As the days get chillier it is well worth integrating foods to your diet that are packed with goodness! Pumpkins are so much more than just a Halloween decoration – they are rich in beta-carotene and a good source of vitamin A. Pumpkins also contain uniquely high levels of zinc to strengthen your immune system […]
Recipes & Meal Ideas
The Nutritious Bake Off… healthy kids birthday cakes recipes, fact or fantasy?
As a nutritionist and Mum of two, I’ve been on a quest for years to find healthy kids birthday cakes recipes. The problem is, I know that my two would probably eat something that is full of ground nuts, pureed veg or fruit and different kinds of ingredients, because they’re used to it. But when […]
Quick, cheap, family recipe using store cupboard ingredients
I love my quick and cheap family recipe for Chickpea Burgers… it uses everything in your store cupboard, ideal if you haven’t been shopping yet or you’re running low on funds, plus they’re an easy way to ensure you get plenty of protein (on a budget too!). They are not suitable for anyone following a Paleo diet, […]
Detox with a taste of summer
Detox Smoothie Recipe What’s my favourite detox smoothie recipe? Well I thought I would tell you about one me and my kids love! It’s a virgin piña colada! We love coconut in our house, and there’s nothing to make you feel more like it’s summer than the taste of coconut and pineapple combined! So, here’s […]
What’s so good about quinoa… and how to use it!
Quinoa, here’s why it’s so great… I simply love cooking with quinoa, but what’s so good about this super grain, and how do you cook and use it? I first discovered quinoa when I was living in Peru. It was the fuel of the Incas, and is still enjoyed throughout the Andes, providing a wonderful […]
Healthy snacks that are yummy too!
When it comes to healthy snacks, many people wrongly believe there simply isn’t anything out there that will hit the spot in terms of yummyness and tastyness! Or they’re fooled into thinking they are eating healthily, when that’s very far from the truth. Most ready made snacks are laden with sugar, salt and processed ingredients… even […]