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Homemade zucchini noodle salad
Published Dec 2, 2020 This healthy noodle salad uses vegetables as the base, as opposed to pasta-style noodles. This reduces the carbohydrate level by at least 50%, without detracting from the overall taste. This dish has a crisp and slightly crunchy texture as...
Chickpea and Sesame Burgers
Published Nov 24, 2020 Very healthy vegetarian burger, with plenty of flavor! You can make a vegetarian and a vegan version of this burger, just check any labels on your products. Accompanied by a tahini dip, you have everything you want in a burger. It is easy to...
Eating plants to protect our health as well as the planet
Published Nov 24, 2020 Sadly, we’re now living in a world where climate change is a very real threat to the planet we all live on. Increasing global temperatures, rising sea levels, melting polar ice caps, droughts, deforestation, species extinction and food shortages...
Diet friendly orange and poppy seed pound cake
Published Nov 18, 2020 Everyone loves cake, don’t they? This one is comparatively low in calories and just as tasty as well as being low sugar and low fat. Serves: 12 slices Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 - 50 minutes Rest Time: 60 - 120 minutes Dietary:...
Cauliflower Curry
Published Nov 11, 2020 Cauliflower never gets the praise it deserves as a vegetable. Cruciferous vegetables are important in the human diet. It’s weight loss friendly and particularly good in curries and other seasoned dishes. High in fibre and B Vitamins, it is a...
Oven baked Teriyaki Salmon fillets
Published Nov 4, 2020 Salmon is a wonderful fish, full of antioxidants and many other vitamins and minerals. Probably its best attribute is the amount of omega-3 fatty acids it contains, which promote a healthy heart. This recipe is almost Far Eastern style and...
Understanding omega fatty acids
Published Nov 4, 2020 Despite being calorific, our body needs a certain amount of fat to stay healthy. But it’s the type of fat that’s important. Good fats are generally the unsaturated fats whilst bad fats are the saturated fats. One of the good fats are the omega...
Fudgy vegan brownies
Published Oct 28, 2020 There is nothing like a super moist brownie on your tastebuds! If you have a problem with gluten, this recipe is ideal for you and the family. You can try this with a little crème fraiche or cream as a dessert – everyone will approve! Serves: 12...
Getting all the nutrients you need on a vegetarian or vegan diet
Published Oct 28, 2020 In today’s gastronomic world, we can’t help being aware of meals that are different from the traditional ‘meat and two veg’ of yesteryear. When we say different, we mean lots of things. It could mean eating a meat other than chicken, beef, lamb...
Food and Drinks that Drain your Energy
Published Oct 24, 2020 Struggle to get out of bed in the morning? Feel sluggish by lunchtime? Fighting to stay focused throughout the day or just plain exhausted? It might be time to address your diet. Low energy levels can strike at any time and their impact can be...
Multiseed Gluten-free Bread
Published October 22, 2020 Try this delicious gluten-free bread, it has so much taste and is ideal with almost any accompaniment, such as cheese, cold meats, salad or sweet toppings. This loaf freezes well, so get ahead and always keep one in the freezer! Serves: 20...
Dealing with intolerance to bread
Published October 22, 2020 It’s becoming increasingly more common to hear about the “bloating”, “gassiness” and “indigestion” which follows for many after having some bread. Whilst common, it’s certainly not “normal” to experience this kind of reaction. This is not...
Diabetes prevention: 5 ways to take control
Published Oct 17, 2020 According to Diabetes UK, 4.7 million people in the UK have diabetes. The most common form of diabetes is Type 2 diabetes. The disheartening rise in obesity rates is the leading reason so many people are now living with the condition. 60% of...
Chicken, broccoli and potato bake
Published October 15, 2020 A great way to use up leftover chicken from a Sunday roast dinner, plus potatoes and broccoli. You can also use spinach or cabbage greens for the health factor, or any other vegetables at all! If they are already cooked, don’t throw them...
How your socio-economic climate can affect your health
Published October 14, 2020 It’s easy to think about what you want to eat and when you want to eat it. Making healthy, tasty choices is not always that simple, particularly if you are dependent on a low income, or if you live in a country or area of the world where...
Pear Power Smoothie
Published Sept 23, 2020 Recipe: 200-250ml almond milk (depending on how thick you want it) 1 organic pear, chopped 2-3 chunks of frozen spinach ½-1 medjul date (depending on how sweet you like it) 1tbsp almond or peanut butter 1tbsp chia seeds 2 brazil nuts 1 scoop...
Cauliflower pizza
Published Sept 16, 2020 This cauliflower pizza crust is a healthy veggie-packed recipe that is naturally gluten-free and lower in calories than a standard dough-based pizza. It’s perfect for people who still want to eat their pizza, while staying healthy or on a lower...
Natural Ways to Support your Immune System
Published Sept 12, 2020 Your immune system helps protect you from viruses, bacteria and other invaders. But that’s not its only role. It’s involved in nearly every other bodily system – from your hormones to your nervous system. A weakened immune system has been...
Supporting a healthy immune system
Published Aug 8, 2020 When we think of our health, we quite often break it down into ‘areas’ as well as our overall health. For example, we might think of our heart health, or our mental health, and what we can do to support them. But how often do we think of our...
The importance of vitamin D for the immune system
Published Aug 1, 2020 Vitamin D isn’t usually the first vitamin we think of when we think of our immune health. It’s usually vitamin C, which is found in citrus fruits, berries and kiwi fruits. Vitamin C is crucial for a healthy immune system, but it’s not the only...
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