I picked up two perfectly sized single serving cauliflowers from Second Helpings the food waste charity in Stamford, Lincolnshire that I love to support. Their mission is to reduce the amount of food waste that goes into landfill and they have been a God send to vulnerable and low income families since the start of lock down as for a small donation you can pick up fresh fruit and vegetables plus ...
Read MoreI'm celebrating National Chocolate Day with a chcolate and raspberry cake recipe. So many times we think of cake as a treat when in fact it is depleting us. Often the gluten and sugar in it is actaully not supporting us, our health or our immune system so I love creating recipes that are gluten, dairy and refined sugar free. This recipe is so healthy yet comes out so light and airy and tastes ...
Read MoreWe love this really simple dish, that tastes amazing and feels like you’ve spent a lot of time and care in the kitchen when the truth is it’s a simple one pot dish! Do marinade the chicken overnight to get the true full-on flavour. Serves 4 Ingredients 4 x 180g skinless chicken breasts 2 red peppers, deseeded and sliced 1 courgette, sliced into 1cm discs 1 red onion, cut into wedges 4 whole ...
Read MoreIt’s time for another cooking with Kids Recipe and today we’re making these super simple and really versatile vegan muffins. I call these Olivia’s chocolate chip muffins as my teenager loves to make a batch. The only problem is they don’t last long, at least not in our house, though they do freeze really well! Ingredients You’ll need 120g oat flour ( I use oats that I just blitz in the ...
Read MoreWhose joining us cooking with their kids. I’m so excited that so many parents are learning to cook healthy, wholesome dishes with kitchen cupboard staples while in this current situation. I know it’s a devastating situation for so many but one of the positive things that is coming out of this whole episode is that people are turning back to wholefoods as a nutritional source and away from ...
Read MoreWe’re in week 3 of our cooking with Kids classes and this week we bring you two super simple dishes you can create in an instant. Nutritious, filling, inexpensive dishes that the kids will enjoy making with you and versatile enough to make again and again in the weeks to come. Get the kids to put their aprons on at 5pm this Friday 10th April and help make tea. Joinus on the free app Zoom using ID ...
Read MoreWhen you’re home alone with the kids and need food that’s nutritious, filling, cheap and easy to prepare this is it. Get the kids to put on their aprns at 5pm this Friday 3rd April and help make tea. This great ‘baked bean’ dish is so versatile. Don’t have butter beans? Use any other tinned or dried beans, which you’ve pre-cooked, or chickpeas. You could even try it with lentils. Add any greens ...
Read MoreIt’s an amazing feeling when you get a really good millionaire shortbread, and this is one of those recipes that induces that feeling. I’ve made the most of the limited edition plant based protein that Arbonne launched as a special flavour in 2019. You could substitute with other proteins but I honestly think this gives an amazing flavour to the base, and is delicious in a shake too. Make sure ...
Read MoreI recently saw a cry go up on the Riverford Tribe FB page (where I get my organic fruits and veg) asking for ideas for what to do with a glut of cauliflower. There’s rarely a glut in our house! When they’re in season, we usually have my Moroccan spiced cauliflower steaks every week! And I love cauliflower rice and Cauliflower couscous. But I thought it was about time I came up with a hearty, ...
Read MoreThis is one of my family's all time favourites. So much so that when the Covoid-19 Virus struck and we wanted to help mums, who weren't used to having the kids at home all week and even less used to cooking healthy meals on a budget, to cope with what life was throwing at them, it was the recipe we reached for. On Thursday 26th March we start the first of our healthy cookery classes for parents ...
Read MoreWe often make a delicious sweet and sour leek dish to accompany a roast dinner and this idea stemmed from that. These coconut flavoured leeks are delicious and creamy without dairy and the fish adds a depth to the dish. Sweet potato hash is one of these super quick brunch dishes I often make and it’s a great dish to serve with the leeks. Serves 2 Ingredients 2 x white fish fillets (e.g. cod, ...
Read MoreI love Kedgeree and using up left over rice from yesterday’s curry is a great way to make a simple and quick supper. I only ever reheat rice I’ve cooked myself, so I know how fresh it is, and always ensure it’s piping hot before serving. Serves 2 Ingredients 250g cooked wholemeal basmati rice (the grains should be separated and not stuck together to ensure they mix well) 1 tbsp medium curry ...
Read MoreWe’re eating less and less meat these days and have really started to embrace being vegan 4 or 5 days a week. I only ever buy organic chicken from Riverford, where we get our organic vegetable box. If I feel like I’m craving meat then this is one of my go to dishes. Super simple, the marinade helps to tenderise the chicken and the herby greens add phyto nutrients as well as vitamins and fibre. ...
Read MoreThis is such a delicious but simple supper recipe. You could serve it with roast sweet potatoes or a quinoa salad but I like to use bought or homemade gluten free flatbreads or buy gluten free pittas (i've not mastered these at home yet) and use it as a filling. Add some fresh chilli to the pan or roast the vegetables in a little chilli oil if you want to spice it up a little. Ingredients 4 ...
Read MoreWhat’s your go to super quick brunch recipe that pretty much uses up anything left over in the fridge and pantry. This is one of mine. Together with my Autumn Shakshuka recipe which takes me right the way through to spring this great ‘baked bean’ dish is a perfect brunch or light lunch dish. You can make it in batches and reheat it too so there’s no need to cook every day if you’re struggling for ...
Read MoreI was first introduced to shakshuka when my daughter treated me to a birthday brunch in a great restaurant in Leicester. On the menu was a gluten free shakshuka with spinach and chickpeas at it’s heart. This is a very British version using up the wealth of greens that are in abundance in the UK right now. I generally serve this on it’s own (it’s super filling) but for a more hearty meal add a ...
Read MoreI love a healthy treat I can have in the freezer for when I need a quick pick me up or energising treat. These are a real hit in our house. They work just as well as a gift for a dinner party host too. Yes really, these are so good you could package them in a pretty box and gift them - believe me your friends will love you. Ingredients Coconut Filling 150g deglet nour dates, pitted. Just cover in ...
Read MoreI love recipes that simply rely on essentials readily available in the pantry. This dish was inspired by a recipe my daughter sent home form Uni after her first term. We’re a really foodie family and she often sends me pictures of what she’s cooking and I do the same to her. Ingredients For the flatbreads 40ml olive oil 60g coconut flour 15g powdered psyllium husk 1 tea spoon baking powder ½ tea ...
Read MoreI love the Autumn. The long nights that have us hunkering down with a mug of cocoa by the wood burning stove. The seasons shift in the colour of the trees and cold crisp days. Then along comes pumpkin season and my joy goes to another level. I’m happy to carve a pumpkin for Halloween but I’d much rather cook with them! Expect a plethora of pumpkin recipes this year as the UK is experiencing a ...
Read MoreI love these delicious blueberry lemon muffins. Bursting with the last of the fresh blueberries or utilising frozen ones, as I have done here, they’re a classic on my list of quick snacks to make in a hurry. Here I’ve used the amazing aquafaba, or chickpea water, to make them too. I find it’s best to use the water from organic chickpeas with no added salt where possible. These are not overly ...
Read MoreOne of my rules is to get 30 different fruits, vegetables and herbs into my diet each week. It really helps to support your digestive system and add an extra boost of fibre and digestive enzymes to your gut. When I’m passing an International store I always take a look to see what different veg I can buy. Last week they had some beautiful ripe plantains in the store I visit most often on the way ...
Read MoreI love fish cakes and when you think how super simple they are it’s a really quick supper or lunch when you feel like you have nothing in the house. These are made with tinned tuna meaning you’re pretty sure of having a healthy meal on the table even if the fridge is empty. Ingredients 1 medium sweet potato ½ cup cooked or left over brown rice 2 x 125g tins tuna 1 lemon zest and juice 25 - 50g ...
Read MoreInspired by a Bounty Bar recipe I spotted on Instagram recently I decided to clean up the ingredient list and create these delicious Vegan Coconut Ice Cream Bars. They’re particularly good on a hot day when you want a not too sweet treat or as a treat at the end of supper. Ingredients: 3 cups unsweetened desiccated coconut 400ml can coconut milk – chilled over night so water separates from cream ...
Read MoreI know, cookies for breakfast? Well sometimes you just need an extra treat and these are definitely that. They’re firm on the outside and oh so soft and squishy within. They’re perfect warm from the oven, I love them alongside a protein smoothie too, but they’re equally good cold and last 4 or 5 days in an airtight tin (but not in our house!) Makes about 20 cookies Ingredients 2oog gluten free ...
Read MoreFaced with a teenager doing A levels and a Tiramisu craving and my need to stay gluten and dairy free I’ve been experimenting with recipes until now. Now I’ve cracked it I bring you the best Gluten and Dairy free Tiramisu you’ll ever taste. This was so good I made it for a dinner party last weekend and it didn’t disappoint guests with or without food intolerances. You could of course make this ...
Read MoreThe sweet and salty combination of honey and Gluten free Soy sauce is a classic in many Asian dishes. Here I’ve teamed it with courgetti and rice noodles. It’s an all time favourite in our home which means if there’s salmon in the fridge we get excited! Always try to buy wild salmon that’s been ethically sourced if possible and if you can only get farmed salmon check that it is naturally farmed ...
Read MoreI often make a batch of these delicious falafels most weeks and once cooked put them in the fridge ready for a quick lunch on the run. They’re perfect with sweet potato wedges and salad or for a super quick lunch I’ll just add them to a gluten free pitta or wrap. I love to make my own wraps but haven’t mastered gluten free pittas. If you have a favourite pitta bread recipe do share it. ...
Read MoreWhat to do when you have a supply of amazing nut butters? Well for me there’s nothing for it but to get into the kitchen and get baking. Here’s the first of what will be a few recipes using the deliciousness that is Pip and Nut’s nut butters. These are delicious little snacks. Packed with healthy ingredients and nutrient dense they are both filling and delicious. You want to bake them until they’ ...
Read MoreI love to create these healthy nut clusters when I host one of my monthly healthy lunches (message me if you’d like to join me at one of them) or when I have friends coming round. They’re super simple, taste amazing and create a really healthy snack. I make a sweet and savoury batch using the same basic date mix at the same time but you can halve the dates if you just want to make one batch. ...
Read MoreWhen I first became gluten free and struggled to give up my addiction to carbs oatcakes were my go to staple. I now make my own as they’re super simple and you know what’s in them! For me these are a staple in my 30 days to healthy living plans when i'm helping clients to work out the foods that do and don't serve them. We eliminate wheat and gluten, dairy and refined sugar. Oatcakes and a ...
Read MoreThis is one of those super quick and yet deliciously tasty meals I love to create. It’s also a great meal for those on a budget as the ingredients are cheap and plentiful all year round. You could add other vegetables, sweet potato, yams etc too if you want to ring the changes. Serves 4 Ingredients 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1 onion finely chopped 3 garlic cloves finely chopped 2 teaspoons ground ...
Read MoreI’ve been thinking of what I could make for my latest Happy Healthy Hour at home where I share my philosophy to healthy living and why I believe diets don’t work! I decided upon a chocolate brownie but wanted them to be the decadent kind. Fudgy and gooey on the inside but crunchy on the outside. Roll over, these are to die for! The quantity makes a really large batch but I’ve found this is the ...
Read MoreHave you ever tried a Blondie? It’s like a brownie but without the cocoa! They’re one of my latest addictions so I’ve been working on a healthy protein packed recipe to take advantage of this trend. Here’s our favourite so far. Totally delicious, packed with protein and all the gooey-ness of a brownie! Ingredients 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained – reserve 6 tablespoons liquid 120g almond butter ...
Read MoreMillionaire shortbread was one of the few things I couldn’t resist in a cake shop but since being gluten free I’ve struggled to find a vegan version that isn’t overly sweet or whose base isn’t cloyingly stodgy. So I put my thinking cap on and came up with this delicious alternative. My innocent shortbread has all the hall marks of the original but none of the sins. Packed with nuts, coconut oil ...
Read MoreI love anything Moroccan but I sometimes find the dishes overly sweet when they contain lots of dried fruit. This is a subtle take on a traditiaon tagine but uses monkfish and turnip to create a really clean tatse and meal. We use this as part of our elimination diet when we are cutting out dairy, refined sugar, guten, caffeine and alcohol and reducing the amount of acidic foods, like white ...
Read MoreI love the oriental blend of Chinese five spice. I first encountered it in sweet treats when I made Gwyneth Paltrow’s muffins in her first healthy living book for Goop. They were delicious and I’ve been experimenting with it ever since. This is a really healthy treat packed with healthy spices – cinnamon, star anise, fennel, cloves and Sichuan pepper. I love that you get to choose what goes into ...
Read MoreHaving been gluten free for a few years I’d pretty much got desserts down to a fine art but then I added being vegan and refined sugar free into the mix and the whole world changed. I can quite see why restaurants serve fruit salad or sorbet as the vegan dessert option but honestly there are times when that just doesn’t cut it. For a special occasion I like to make something that has had some ...
Read MoreI spotted some lovely organic quince at the farm shop and just couldn’t resist them. I knew I had a gluten and dairy free pudding to make for a charity dinner party I was attending and the quince became the centre piece for me. I love the smell of quince as they ripen on the kitchen windowsill. You don’t see them too often so if you do, snap them up, this really is worth making. The ginger here ...
Read MoreGiving up bread when you first become gluten free can feel like a massive sacrifice. I’ve hunted for shop brought breads and never really found anything that I’m entirely happy with. They’re either very dry and crumbly or have so many ingredients I can’t pronounce I wonder if they will do me any good nutritionally. I’ve experimented over the years with different bread recipes and these three ...
Read MoreI was having a conversation with a mum from the rowing club about the virtues of homemade nut and seed bars and she mentioned she had a lovely recipe her teenage son adored. Me being me I got the ingredients together without really reading the full recipe and got started. I realised I didn’t have the vegan butter alternative it suggested so thought I’d improvise with oil and oat milk to create my ...
Read MoreEvery family seems to have a repertoire of five favourite recipes which they cook again and gain and this is one of ours. Give it a try and you’ll see what I mean. Using good quality ingredients, organic where you can, makes all the difference too. Serves 2, prep 10 mins, cook 25 mins Ingredients 500g carrots, peeled and chopped into angled 3cm pieces 2 onions, peeled and chopped into wedges 1 ...
Read MoreI love fruit cake but since going Gluten and Refined Sugar free I have really struggled to find anything any good. There are plenty of Gluten Free Christmas cakes around, which wasn’t the case 3 or 4 years ago, but they seem to be loaded with sugar. There’s plenty of sugar in the fruit alone without adding more. So here’s my favourite version. I play around with the dried fruit depending on what ...
Read MoreIn preparation for the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday 29th Septemebe this year I’m preparing some delicious bakes as super treats for guests. Last year one of my neighbours came along thinking that with her allergies there would be nothing she could eat! As she said “I doubt I can eat anything but I’m here to support a good cause and a coffee always tastes better with friends ...
Read MoreDo you have a massive glut of courgettes in the garden at the moment? I’ve been getting creative with ideas to use them all up from pickle to courgetti pasta, frittata and even cake! What are your favourite courgette recipes? We’d love you to share them on our FaceBook or Instagram page. INGREDIENTS For the cake: 300g gluten free flour (see my flour blend below) 1 tblsp bicarbonate of soda 1 ...
Read MoreWhen I first posted the negative side of the kids favourite spread Nutella I had mums clamouring for me to devise an alternative recipe. Well months later,and tasting after tasting I can honestly say I have cracked it (excuse the pun!). My own daughter has been the guinea pig for my batch testing and when I gave her the jar with a spoonful of this on it she beamed and exclaimed – mummy you’ve ...
Read MoreThese Vegan, Gluten Free, and Raw Hazelnut Truffles first fell into my lap when I was surfing Instagram and my friend Patrycja from the blissful plate had just posted a batch she’d made earlier that day. They looked so delicious that I just had to get busy and start making them. Having been cutting back on my sugar for nearly 4 years I had a play with the quantities as I no longer have the sweet ...
Read MoreI was off to a business network yesterday and wanted to take a sweet treat which was almost sugar free to show just how delicious eating sugar free can be. I’ve been eating what I call ‘clean’ – mostly plant based and wholefoods - for almost 4 years and it has quite literally changed my life. I no longer have the debilitating headaches I used to suffer with, my brain fog and lethargy have lifted ...
Read MoreYou ’ ve probably all worked out that we all love oats in this house. Being gluten intolerant I ’ ve found it important to create interesting breakfasts to keep me away from pining for toaste and crappy cereal. This month has been all about oats as it ’ s cold on a Saturday morning when Miss H takes to the rowing lake and getting something warm inside her (and me if I ’ m using the time she ’ s ...
Read MoreThis was a delicious experiment when we had some unexpectedly huge prawns delivered in our fish box from Fish For Thought . We love the ethos of this company and get pretty much all our fish delivered fresh from them. Use friends and family at the till for a discount. Although made with prawns this dish will work just as well with white fish cut into bite size chunks, monkfish is particularly ...
Read MoreYou know how it is. You have a favourite recipe that you make week in and week out for months and then something changes and you forget all about it. Well that’s what happened to these delicious energy balls. I simply stopped making them – no idea why as I love them, I’d just forgotten all about them. I remembered them this morning and cooked up a batch (technically there’s no real cooking ...
Read MoreWe love these tasty seedy crackers straight from the tin but they are equally nice with a spicy topping. You can experiment with the flavours but I’ve found the sweetness of the molasses and the fiery nature of the chilli work really well. Ingredients 125g quinoa flakes 50ml rapeseed oil 250g pumpkin seeds 130g sunflower seeds 50g linseeds 3-4 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary ¼ tsp salt 1 – 4 ...
Read MoreVegan Chickpea Wraps These versatile Chickpea wraps are perfect as an accompaniment to curries or stews but work equally well as a salad wrap or with fajitas. I got the inspiration from the wraps they make on the Italian coast of Liguria. Here they are cooked on a super hot griddle often to great proportions and cut into triangles to serve along side fresh fish and salads. They are delicious on ...
Read MoreI got into Matcha last year after discovering Matcha Latte (made with almond or coconut milk). It made a refreshing change from peppermint tea when I wanted a warm drink that felt more indulgent than a herbal tea. Having given up caffeine 4 years ago I don’t miss the taste or the ritual of it (or the headaches I used to suffer) but I do sometimes miss the warmth of a creamy drink. These protein ...
Read MoreI’ve been experimenting with overnight oats for a while but I think it’s important to get the flavours right and add some texture too or all you end up with is a mushy goo. If that’s been your experience too, give these three delicious flavours a try – they have become staples in our household. The brilliant things about Overnight Oats is that they’re so easy to make, all you need to do is throw ...
Read MoreI love a home made granola where I know what’s gone into it and how much healthier it is than the shop brought stuff. This is the king of Granolas. It’s gluten free and made with coconut so is great for those who are oat intolerant too. Coconut is a fantastic source of good fat and helps you metabolise bad fat. Cocao, the purest form of chocolate without any added sugars is packed with anti- ...
Read MoreI love what I do. One of my clients recently said to me "It's like I've been transformed, just like a butterfly, and am emerging into the light. I've grown wings and am about to fly. I feel so different and it's all thanks to you". Who wouldn't love what they did when they got to work with people on major transformations which had them feeling this good. I love working with clients and ...
Read MoreI’ve been experimenting with gluten free American style pancakes for ages. The mixture was either too thick to cook all the way through or so runny it became a flat pancake rather than a fluffy American style. These are pretty much perfect in every way. Packed with protein, vitamins and minerals, due to the addition of a plant based protein powder, they are super delicious. They make a perfect ...
Read MoreWhen I first suggested these as a brunch snack Mr H looked a little perplexed. I don’t know what he was expecting but they turned out much better than either of us anticipated. They are little dollops of yummy-ness on a plate. I like to serve them with a green salad, salad leaves or watercress, when in season. Half a sliced avocado and a poached egg on top really complete the dish. You could of ...
Read MoreI love Chia Pudding. It’s amazing how it soaks up liquid to become a gloopy, sticky mess. You need to get the consistency right or it can be a bit frogspawn-ish! So do experiment. Chia seeds are super hydrating, and are bursting with four times more iron than spinach! You can add any fruits that are in season to create a breakfast bowl or supper dessert. I like to add coconut flakes and seeds and ...
Read MoreOh these little bars of heaven are oh so good. When I first made them they were devoured within minutes so if I want to keep them for more than a few days I have to double the batch ingredients (which fits in my tin better too) and pop them in the freezer, ideally with a label no one can read but me! They are super easy to make and because they are 'no bake' you could even get your kids making ...
Read MoreI love a refined sugar free protein bar that is also gluten free and these are just one of my best inventions. Not only are they packed with protein and super foods but they are super tasty – they’ll keep for a week in an airtight container (if you’re lucky) – they never last that long in our house! Give them a try and let me know what you think. Ingredients ½ cup quinoa flakes ½ cup gluten free ...
Read MoreThere’s still time to get your legs beach ready. Here’s how It might feel like the British summer has been and gone but if you’re heading for sun, sea and sand you’ll still want to get your legs out. Or maybe you’re just feeling the chill and sticking with short skirts and sandals anyway – after all you only get one chance to wear your summer clothes in the Uk and this is it! So whether you’ve ...
Read MoreSometimes you need cake that really feels indulgent. I've loved watching The Great British Bake Off over the years but i'm mostly left feeling hungry and disappointed that so many of the gluten free alterntives to traditional cakes are so dense, tasteless or packed with refined sugar. This was a superb exeriement that i undertook after I had a can of pineapple pieces left over from a birthday ...
Read MoreI’m a great one for saving ingredients then doing nothing with them so when I spotted 3 unripe bananas in the fruit bowl and I already had a freezer full of frozen banana pieces ready to make smoothies I thought I’d better use them up immediately or they’d be making compost in the wormery by next week. I have to say I’ve triumphed with this recipe. It is a beautiful, light, moist cake which you’d ...
Read MoreIngredients 2 tbsp coconut oil 2 onions, chopped ½ tsp each ground cinnamon, coriander and cumin 2 large courgettes, cut into chunks about 2cm 2 large tomatoes chopped ·400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 4 tbsp raisins 425ml vegetable stock 300g frozen peas chopped coriander, to serve For quinoa 100g quinoa 300ml hot vegetable tock Handful of fresh herbs chopped - i love to use corriander, ...
Read MoreFor decades we’ve believed that it is Fat that makes us Fat. Not so, we’re coming to understand that not all fats are equal and many of the healthy fats are essential to our wellbeing. Many of us have clamoured for the latest health fad or ‘revolutionary new diet’ in the hopes of dropping pounds and feeling great. One of the biggest misconceptions is that fat makes you fat. Our society is ...
Read MoreIs Cauliflower Pizza really as good as the hype? I've read a lot about Cauliflower Pizza and to be honest I was a bit sceptical. Miss H loves Pizza. She's a teenager so despite our healthy living lifestyle if given a choice she would opt for a pizza as a treat every time. Perhaps because I’ve probably always been gluten intolerant but never realised it or had it diagnosed I’ve never been a big ...
Read MoreWhen I first had a stab at being vegetarian in my 20s it was a disaster. I ended up anaemic, under nourished and ill. I was advised to return to eating poultry by my doctor, who, to be honest probably had no nutritional facts to back up his suggestion that poultry was the answer, but I duly did it. I tried it again some years late with better results having educated myself on all things nutrition ...
Read MoreAre you curious about what the gluten in your diet is doing to you or worried that you may be gluten intolerant? It's believed that 50% of the population has some level of gluten intolerance. I’m currently reading a book called Wheat Belly by Dr William Davis. It’s fascinating and explains just how different modern wheat is from the wheat we consumed in the 1930’s let alone in the 18th century or ...
Read MoreThis chocolate brownie jar is an easy (and last minute) gift idea, that’s perfect for all occasions – birthdays, mother’s day, and thankyous. It goes down a treat each and every time and it’s a super simple gift that everyone can enjoy! You will need: 1 mason jar Label to decorate Wooden spoon optional INGREDIENTS: Dry: ¾ cup oat flour ½ cup almond flour 2 tbsp cornflower 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/ ...
Read MoreShow 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 ...
Read MoreThis vegan chilli is gluten free and packed full of protein! As a family we make an effort to eat vegan two or three days a week but with a very sporty teenager in the house I like to know we’re keeping up with our protein intake too. When I was vegetarian in my early 20s and 30s I had such a low protein diet that over time I became quite ill. I was living on carbohydrates and sugar and it really ...
Read MoreI made this new gluten free carrot cake recipe for Mr H’s birthday and it went down so well I think it will become a monthly treat. It’s gluten free of course and also dairy and refined sugar free so would even double as a snack on our 30 days to healthy living programme. We’ve created our own gluten free flour blend - recipe below - which I’ve used here but you can just as easily use a gluten ...
Read MoreEasy to make nutritious snacks ideas to keep your healthy eating on track! One of the things that has kept me on track with my new ‘healthy’ way of eating is to have plenty of healthy snacks at the ready when I feel the munchies coming on. I always concentrate on the things I can eat rather than fixating about the things I can’t. There are far more positives to eating a healthy wholefoods diet ...
Read MoreGiving up sugar is one of the greatest things that I have done to improve my health. Quitting sugar was also one of the most difficult things I have done. Not just personally but for people around me too. There’s a sugar conspiracy in the UK. When I first started to say I didn’t eat refined sugar people tutted at me. It’s was as if not eating sugar made me less fun! Yet they don’t react in the ...
Read MoreKeen on reducing sugar intake and having a sugar free diet? Keep reading… Are you tempted to join BBC Radio 2 Presenter Chris Evans on his ‘sugar free February’ but worried about where to start when it comes to a sugar free diet? Here’s my top tips and guide to going sugar free. I quit sugar over three years ago and have never looked back. For me it has been a life changing journey of rediscovery ...
Read MoreI’ve really struggled to find a good substitute for ‘normal’ bread and naan breads etc and then I came across a Tom Kerridge recipe in his book Tom Kerridge’s Dopamine Diet... I've changed it to be vegan and they are still super delicious. Dopamine is a natural happy drug found in all sorts of foods and eating this way is now a way of life for Tom. It’s a similar philosophy to the clean eating ...
Read MoreIt’s sometimes really difficult to be good and stay off the wheat and sugar at this time of year. Having a few healthy treats in the fridge or cupboard for when the munchies strike or to divert your focus when the Quality Street start to circulate will help. Here’s a few of my favourites: Ali’s Coconut Lemon Meltaway Snowballs I love having tiny treats available for when the munchies strike and ...
Read MoreMiss H has a chocolate habit. She rows 5 times a week so she can afford to have it but I still don’t want her eating cheap chocolate and ending up diabetic like Olympic Rower Steve Redgrave. I often make a batch of these delicious raw chocolate bites to keep her going. At this time of year they are great in her rowing bag but in the summer it’s a no-no as they melt too quickly and are best eaten ...
Read MoreThese little balls are so easy to make and mouth-wateringly delicious. You simply put everything in a bowl, mix for a little, roll them into a ball shape and they are ready to eat in a matter of minutes. Children will love making them with you too. They are raw, grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, refined sugar free, and even paleo-friendly? But what I really love is that they are ...
Read MoreI’ve been refined sugar free for nearly four years and it has completely changed my health. If you think your sugar addiction has got out of hand, and want to know how to quit, for good, then read on. My problem with sugar came to a head when I was on holiday in France a few years ago and suffered from really bad night sweats. I thought I was going through an early menopause and did a bit of ...
Read MoreIf you’re just starting out on a wholefoods, clean eating programme there’s a vast amount of information out there and you’re probably super confused. It really can seem like a minefield. It’s simpler than it looks though, especially when you discover guilt free snacking! I know what you’re thinking. This is going to be one of those posts filled with ingredients you’ve never heard of from unknown ...
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