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I feel like fibre is often forgotten about but its role in our health is so important. Normalising my daily fibre intake reduced my IBS symptoms and eating a high fibre diet has been a key ingredient in my weight loss. In this article I’ll break down everything you need […]
When I first discovered smoothie bowls, I made one nearly every day for breakfast or brunch. Fast forward 5 years and they are something that still make a regular appearance at breakfast time. Although, I’m pretty obsessed with overnight oats at the moment and eat them almost every day. I […]
Overnight oats is my go to breakfast and it should be yours too. It tastes delicious, you can make it in advance AND it’s good for you. Sold? I thought so. What are Overnight Oats? Overnight oats is a way to prepare oats/oatmeal without cooking it. Instead of cooking your […]
What’s the big deal with Vitamin B12? Like most vitamins, B12 cannot be made by the body and must be consumed in our diet. If you’re new to a plant based diet you may have heard people talking about taking Vitamin B12 supplements and might be wondering if you need them […]
I’ve included not one, but two healthy granola recipes, as well as tips to help you come up with your own. Read on for a basic granola recipe and my current favourite: Crunchy Hazelnut Granola. Why you should make granola at home. Granola is quick and easy to make at […]
Fermentation yields nutritious, highly flavourful foods that promote good gut health. I’m a little bit obsessed. Luckily I have patient housemates who put up with the strange, often unlabelled (ooops) jars that float around our kitchen and cupboards. What foods are fermented? We have fermentation to thank for some of […]
What is meal planning and how can it help you achieve your goals? “I used to think that meal planning meant eating the same meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. I had images of dozens of identical tupperwares packed with boiled chicken and boiled vegetables. Yuck! […]
Want to learn how to make a plant based mac + cheese? I always make a big batch of the creamy cashew sauce and save the rest in a jar in the fridge. I use it as a pasta sauce, pour it over veggies or dip tofu in it. Confession: […]
Wait, milk from a plant? Plant milk or “mylk” is a term for non dairy milks. These can be made from a variety of nuts such as cashews and almonds (nut milks), but also from oats, soya beans, coconuts etc. Cashew milk and almond milk are two of my favourites […]
April 2, 2019 A Complete Guide to Cooking with Herbs Like spices, herbs can transform a dish. A little generally goes a long way. Read on to discover how to use herbs in your cooking, how to buy and store herbs, and how you can use dried herbs as a […]