Did you know that 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil daily can help to reduce blood pressure? Incorporating extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) into salad dressings is a really easy way to increase your intake and my Lemon Juice EVOO Dressing is my absolute everyday go-to. Extra Virgin Olive Oil has an abundance of […]
Easy Granola Recipe This Easy Granola recipe is really quick to make and is adaptable to work with whatever nuts/seeds you have in the cupboard. Oats are a really good energy source to start the day! Oats are a really good source of B vitamins, making them the perfect way to start the day as […]
5 Healthy Meals on a Budget In the current climate, reducing food spend is a priority and whilst shopping organically is likely out of the question (I rarely buy organic foods anyway!), it really is possible to eat a healthy diet whilst on a budget. I have compiled a list of my top 5 healthy […]
Chocolate for breakfast? Really? YES. Absolutely. There are plenty of reasons to make the Cacao Breakfast Smoothie and starting the day with high fibre and nutrient-packed breakfast is one of them. Cacao powder contains approx 2g fibre per 1 tablespoon! Cacao powder comes from cacao beans and is essentially a raw form of chocolate that […]
Lentils are part of the legume family (think also chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans etc.) and are one of the healthiest foods you can incorporate in your diet, so say hello to this everyday healthy meal, the Lentil Dahl. This is one of my favourites for a healthy and cheap meal during the week and […]
Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup The perfect recipe to prep in bulk, this easy Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup is packed full of nutrients. Soups are perfect to keep you warm in winter. They are so easy to cook in batch and reheat throughout the week and home or in the office. Nearly 100% of […]
Did you know that behind the ingredients in Leek & Potato Soup are indigestible prebiotic fibres, that make it a really good choice for our gut microbiome? So what exactly are prebiotics and why are they beneficial? The exact definition of prebiotics is ‘a substrate that is selectively utilised by host microorganisms conferring a health […]
Curry Buckwheat Chapati Buckwheat flour has a nice nutty flavour and Curry Buckwheat Chapatis are really easy to throw together. Buckwheat is a gluten-free grain, so a perfect option for those that don’t consume gluten or for anyone just wanting to add the variety of different grains to their diet. Buckwheat flour is really high […]
Garlic & Chilli Potatoes You know by now that I love potatoes and Garlic & Chilli Potatoes are really easy to throw together and taste just as good dipped in guacamole as they do with an evening meal or in a salad. A fun fact too about potatoes. Did you know that when potatoes are […]
Brown Rice & Sweet Potato Patties If you are looking for an easy and nutrient-dense recipe, then Brown Rice & Sweet Potato Patties are a GREAT option! Make them, eat them, freeze them, reheat them – so many options! I've made this recipe two ways, one version is completely plant-based and suitable for vegans/vegetarians and […]
Healthy roasted vegetables are easy to add into any lunch or dinner (or breakfast with a boiled/fried egg and some baby spinach if you like) and it’s loaded with antioxidants. This classic root vegetable recipe has an antioxidant-rich healthy roasted vegetable combination of vitamin A coming from beta-carotene and vitamins C and E. Why do […]
Fruit, Flax & Yoghurt Starting the day off with fruit is a great way to kick start your fibre intake for the day and although this recipe suggests mango and blueberries, use the fruit you have and choosing seasonal fruits is always more cost-effective. Fruit and yoghurt are a great combination with flax seed adding […]
Detoxifying Roast Veggies The line-up of detoxifying roasted vegetables in this quick healthy recipe is impressive and I've always believed that real food is the way forward instead of expensive juice cleanses. This quick healthy recipe contains specific nutrients that help to support the detoxification process in our body and is a great way to […]
One of the easiest and most nourishing breakfasts you can get. Simple Cinnamon Oats makes an ideal base recipe and there are so many ways to mix it up. I typically use the fruit and toppings that I have available, it could be banana, it could be berries, it might be nuts, seeds or both. […]
Who else loves peanut butter? I kinda just love it and have some sort of nut butter most days of the week. Peanut butter and almond butter are my go-to choices and I try to mix it up to keep variety in my diet. These Peanut & Cacao Bliss Balls take just 15 minutes to […]
Super Green Vegetable Noodles After a week overseas and eating out for breakfast, lunch and dinner, I was CRAVING vegetables. Massively. So straight off a 13-hour flight, my first stop was the supermarket for broccoli (you are possibly thinking what a loser I am now, but keep reading!) and as I'd missed a night's sleep […]
Low Sugar Smoothie Recipe I created the Blueberry & Coconut Breakfast Smoothie for a client during my final semester at uni as part of a low sugar protocol they were following. This low sugar smoothie was part of a treatment plan to improve gastrointestinal health through reduced sugar intake. Their work demands and lifestyle meant […]
Broccoli & Cauliflower Mash Hands up if you need some liver loving veggies in your life? Welcome to my Broccoli & Cauliflower Mash recipe. Ridiculously easy and ridiculously healthy, if you are looking for a detox recipe that you can actually eat, this side dish is perfect. The compounds in broccoli & cauliflower help to stimulate […]