I am intrigued by the varied dietary approaches we have today... vegan, vegetarian, raw, high carbohydrate low fat, low carbohydrate high fat and Paleo style diets. And there is good science for all, which only confuses people even more!But if you look at one theme that connects all approaches, vegetables reign supreme. And especially green raw vegetables such as spinach, watercress, celery, … [read more]
Green Juice
Green juices and green smoothies are a wonderful way to get the goodness and fluid of a lot of green foods rich in chlorophyl and antioxidants and in a very digestible form. Green juices and green smoothies are particularly good for supporting liver detoxification. We can all do with a daily green drink!I love this combination of ingredients. I put just enough apple in to take the edge off the … [read more]
Yoghurt and fruit crunch
Breakfast is all about getting a yummy dish to give me long lasting energy and feeling on form for a sometimes non-stop morning. This breakfast includes all that I want to set me up for a busy day.It's got protein from whey protein and chia seeds, carbohydrates from berries and banana, good fats including some omega 3 fats from chia seeds, nuts and other seeds. Depending on the style of … [read more]
Omelette~bursting with colour
This omelette makes a great breakfast or lunch or equally a great dinner! Eggs are rich in protein and when combined with vegetables, give sustaining energy. So an omelette at breakfast sets me up for the day really well. And best of all, it tastes amazing!Ingredients2 eggs 1 TBS water grind of salt and pepper 2 handfuls of green leaves e.g. spinach, kale, … [read more]
Breakfast Booster Smoothie
Which breakfast gives you the most ‘mileage out of your tank of fuel’? Have you noticed which foods make you feel nicely satisfied in your stomach, awake and bright in your mind, with a steady stream of energy and even mood for the next few hours? Rather than feeling sleepy, irritable, hungry an hour later, heavy and bloated!One of my favourite breakfasts that ticks the boxes for me is an … [read more]
Muesli bars
I love the versatility of muesli bars but loathe the commercial ones in the supermarket, which contain damaged ‘trans’ fats and are often loaded with sugar, both of which will only increase inflammation in our body.So here is one I have just made from Dr Libby’s Real Food Kitchen recipe book, which stores nicely in freezer.I get a couple out for breakfast and it sets me up for the day or … [read more]