They’re busting with health-boosting nutrients and their sheer variety of shape, smell, colour, taste, texture, ways of preparing, cooking and eating means that getting your five-a-day should never be easier. But which fruit or vegetable is good for what? How much actually is one of...
Find below today's favourite recipes for beauty juices (skin health), energiser and a de-bloating juice. Beauty Juices x 1 Surprising Sweetie 2 Grapefruits 1 thick slice melon 1 peach You would never imagine that anything with grapefruit could be so sweet, let alone pack such a skin glow boosting punch! Nutrients: Beta-carotene,...
Apples – the best apples for juicing are Russet, Braeburn, or Discovery. Apples make a great base juice and are laden with health properties from their vitamin, mineral, malic acid, and fibre content. They are not only very detoxifying but also good for lowering cholesterol,...
There is nothing quite like starting your day with a nutritious smoothie! And if you have been following our Instagram feed of late, I’m afraid you’ll know all about it! Smoothies can have a variety of wonderful benefits, from weight loss and more energy to staying...
I have been a fan of Mediterranean-style diets, both for my clients and myself, for many years. In fact, the results of a recent Spanish trial should get everyone interested in this healthy way of eating. Until now, evidence that the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk...
Dare we say the word barbecue? If you are planning to be in Britain this summer, enjoy al fresco dining, make sure that you read this blog and enjoy your warm weather favourites while keeping your nutrition in check with these healthy salads. Seasonal Fruits and...
Sweet Potato Burger with Griddled Pineapple & a Chilli salsa If you like a good burger you will love this ultimate vegetarian burger. The pineapple and chilli provide a bite and a kick. Beware, this is seriously delicious! Sweet Potato Burger Serves: 4 Preparation: 10 mins Cooking: 40 mins Method Step 1...
Do you want to be meat-free? #nationalvegetarianweek 16-21 May is the annual awareness-raising campaign promoting inspirational vegetarian food and the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle. It is setting out to prove that going veggie is surprisingly simple, and tasty. Well Documented Health Benefits of going Veggie “Studies show that vegetarians...
It's still springtime, a time to be adventurous and feel alive; but let's not allow boring salads get the best of us! We are sure that you will enjoy our Spring Citrus Salad below… We love this colourful and juicy salad because of how the citrus...
With Easter just around the corner, thoughts are turning towards spring, and well–towards chocolate! Being partly Belgian, the mere thought of writing a piece on healthy chocolate had me salivating – well that’s my excuse anyway! If you are going to put a little chocolate in your...