Oats have long been one of my go-to fast breaking meals. But, after one too many times under or overcooking oats on the stove I resorted to a more foolproof, and better for you, alternative – soaked overnight oats. I haven’t looked back since. Last week I was explaining to a colleague why he too … Continue reading
Eat the rainbow. It’s a phrase that’s joined the likes of ‘plant based’ and ‘intuitive eating’ as one of a growing number of ways to express what a healthy diet looks like. It’s a foodie term that’s now been #hashtagged two million times on Instagram – #eattherainbow indeed. But what do we need feed our bodies … Continue reading
In the UK fresh apples are available almost all year round – I imagine most Brits would find the idea of buying apples months after they were picked more than a little strange. But that’s exactly what happens in the US and Australia. Something I struggled to grasp after moving to Australia. The apple season … Continue reading
If you’re always looking to fill up and fuel on ingredients that promote your health today and your future longevity then it’s worth being in the know on resistant starch. What is resistant starch? Essentially it’s a type of fermentable fibre that fuels the healthy bacteria in our gut. Also known as a prebiotic. You … Continue reading
When it comes to desserts I sit firmly in the choc-nut camp. Presented with a choice of options I’m immediately drawn to anything containing chocolate or nuts. If both feature in the same dessert then the chance of me choosing anything else is non-existent. But one recent Sunday I had a strange urge to make … Continue reading
I’ve always been food conscious. My younger self counted calories and avoided fats – even though I had no need to lose weight. Thankfully by the time I hit 30 ‘dieting’ had been replaced with a lifestyle choice to just eat healthy. This means fresh home made feasts, no processed food, minimal added sugar and … Continue reading
We’ve all heard about the benefits of eating fish. The Japanese diet for example is especially rich in fish, and at the same time Japan holds the title of the world’s highest longest life expectancy (84 years). I’m sure their diet must be a contributing factor. When it comes to choosing between types of fish a … Continue reading
Every day my fellow foodies inspire me with healthy versions of traditional sweet treats. I often find myself printing their recipes and adding them to my bursting at the seams recipe folder. But, despite only working part time, I find there are never enough hours in the day to get around to trying out all … Continue reading
A couple of months ago I posted my first bread recipe. It came from the book ‘Going Paleo’ from Pete Evans. His Paleo bread, with almonds and eggs as the base, is packed with protein and healthy fats. Since then making a loaf of delicious grain free bread has been a weekly ritual – it’s become a … Continue reading
I recently picked up a lovely bag of new season Pink Lady apples at my local farmer’s market. A couple of weeks and lots of fennel and apple slaw later, I still had half of them sat in the fridge begging to be used. Then, with perfect timing, I came across a lovely recipe from my … Continue reading
