Clean Eating

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Pan-fried gurnard with broad bean, spinach and mint stew

Pan-fried gurnard with broad bean, spinach and mint stew Many moons ago, before we adopted a healthy wholefoods lifestyle, we used to have a similar dish to this from a top UK chef which called for a whole pack of butter and mashed potato. It was delicious but not something we ate often as we knew, even then, that it wasn’t really doing us any good. We’re real foodies in our house so the supper conversation often revolves around food and what we’ve eaten in various places around the world. Miss H was reminiscing about the butter dish and it got us thinking. Not only about how much healthier we

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My 3 favourite Energy Snacks

Do you ever get that 3pm slump when you need a little boost and a simple Energy Fizz Stick alone won't do? I love to have some healthy treats in the fridge for just such emergencies. Homemade Energy Balls are a great snack to have on the go, pre a workout or in my desk draw. They keep me going and ensure I dont reach for the really unhealthy stuff that's in the vending machine. Raw Dried Cherry Energy Balls Ingredients 50g dried cranberries 70g, dried sour cherries (soak in water for 15 minutes & drain before using) 70g cashew nuts 70g walnuts 1 Tablespoon runny honey 15g coconut oil

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Healthy Breakfasts On the Go

When Breakfast needs to be ‘on the go’ these are my 'go to' Jars! Sometimes there simply isn’t time to sit down with the family for breakfast and that’s when a healthy wholefoods diet is key to success, well it is for me anyway. I can simply mix a quick and nutritious shake and drink it on the go. But how about when you need more than that? That’s when my latest invention is perfect. The breakfast Mason Jar smoothie bowl! Yes that’s a smoothie in a jar come bowl - but really a jar! It makes a healthy breakfast with friends or at your office desk. You’ll fit in perfectly even if all your

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What are superfoods?

We’re all bombarded with healthy claims about the latest ‘super food’ but what are these so called superfoods and are they so super? I say ‘so-called’ because there is no official definition of a "superfood" and the EU has banned health claims on packaging unless supported by scientific evidence. But as we all know, that hasn't stopped many food brands from funding academics to research the health benefits of their product. We’re all very aware that healthy lifestyle choices, including eating a wholefoods based diet and reducing highly processed and refined foods together with reducing stress

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Healthy snack bars for fuel on the go

I have a new healthy treat in my lunch box this week! I’m always looking for healthy, low or no sugar snacks which I can eat when I feel the need for a quick pick me when out and about or on the go. Sometimes a homemade bar wrapped in foil or in a plastic container just doesn’t cut it and you need a more portable bar. If you do have the time to make your own, here’s my go-to recipe for protein bars. My favourite health and wellness brand Arbonne has yet again come up trumps having launched two new protein rich snack bars this month. They continue to amaze me with their fresh approach to health

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What can you do about IBS?

Do you suffer from IBS and want to know what you can do to relieve IBS symptoms? These tips and advice may help to ease your IBS. If you're one of the estimated 20% of the UK population to be affected by Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) you'll know that at best it's an inconvenience and at worst, it's life-changing, stressful and debilitating. Around twice as many women as men experience IBS and I speak to a lot of women who experience discomfort on a daily basis. While no two people suffer the same IBS symptoms I’ve noticed some common similarities and treatments which can help. Symptoms of IBS

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Healthy Mother’s Day Breakfast Recipes

Show how much you care with these Healthy mother’s Day breakfast recipes to get the day started right! Mother’s day is fast approaching so if you’re planning a day of treats why not start with a healthy Mother’s Day breakfast tray. Here’s my favourite breakfast recipes to kick start her day and ensure she is energised for all the fabulous activities you have planned for her. BUCKWHEAT CREPES Despite its name buckwheat is actually gluten free and makes a lovely nutty crepe. These delicious crepes are sure to light up her morning and make a great Mother’s Day breakfast treat. Ingredients: For

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