The photo is of my son filling out his #eatthemtodefeatthem chart (which he is pretty chuffed with!). Recently ITV and Veg Power launched a campaign to raise awareness for kids to eat more vegetables. Whilst I am not 100% sure about the ‘defeat’ them aspect of the campaign (I feel it could have been more along the lines of eating more veg to defeat bacteria/viruses i.e. support the immune system), it is wonderful to see this come into the public space. As a qualified Nutritio

Thank you @anjum_anand for this lovely Ayurveda inspired recipe. It has some of my favourite ingredients (chickpeas, roast veg, quinoa and spice). I have adjusted the veg, quinoa and spice levels slightly (including a bit more than the original recipe). This made enough for 2 for dinner (served with sweet potato falafel and green beans) as well as lunch for me the next day. It is easy to make the roast veg ahead of time, and cook the quinoa so you can assemble it when the kid

This delicious smoothie is a berry feast. Berries have been in the media a lot over the last few years and with good reason. Berries as a food group are high in antioxidants, and the Acai berry has the highest concentration of all. The list of health benefits of berries seems to grow by the day (may reduce cholesterol levels, help balance blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation, may be protective against cancer) so save this recipe and include it in your (at least) weekly die

This lunch is super easy to make and you can substitute what you have available, or what you like. For example, swap the celery for onion, kale for spinach or greens, the olives for sun dried tomatoes, walnuts for almonds, choose another healthy dressing etc. etc! I roast some veg for lunches during the week (when I am cooking something else) to save on time, prep and energy use of the oven. This one is good to make if you are eating lunch at home, but could also be made the

This antioxidant rich smoothie (from the berries & the matcha) is great for when you are feeling under the weather or are low in energy. The matcha powder is known for many health givine properties. It is made from the same plant as green tea, and so has many of the same benefits. Some include energy boosting, helping with weight loss, may prevent heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Matcha is also high in a catechin called EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which is believed to

There are many reported health benefits to consuming apple cider vinegar. However there are few scientific studies to back this up. This doesn’t mean that there aren’t health benefits to be had from consuming this vinegar, just that it hasn’t been rigorously studied as yet! It is best to drink raw, organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar with the ‘Mother’ in it, as many of health benefits may come from the ‘Mother’. Here are few ways apple cider vinegar may support health: ·

This is a super easy, healthy and quick lunch you can prepare at home, and serve warm (perfect for the colder months), or make in the morning and take to work with you. This lunch provides 2 of your daily servings of vegetables, as well as plant based protein, and healthy fats. It is balanced, nutritious and most importantly tasty! You can easily change up the ingredients according to what you have in your kitchen. Swap the kale for spinach or spring greens, the cannellini be

Wheatgrass and barley grass are cereal grasses which are chlorophyll rich ‘super-foods’ providing an abundance of nutrients. For example, wheat grass contains approximately 90 minerals of the 102 found in rich soil. The therapeutic properties of wheat and barley grass are virtually identical. They are best harvested and used whilst they are young as they are richer in nutrients than their “adult” counterparts. If you are gluten free you can still enjoy the juice of both of th

“Somewhere in the innermost recesses of our consciousness lie the answers to the questions all mankind seeks. As our consciousness descends, we lose our feelings of love and understanding, and experience a world of emptiness, bewilderment and despair. As our consciousness ascends, we regain purity of Thought and, in turn, regain our feelings of love and understanding”. Sydney Banks The Missing Link. Our consciousness is our most precious gift as it determines the reality we g

After an indulgent festive period many of us may turn to a change in diet or lifestyle during January. Typically it is a ‘start-a-fresh’ time of year. Whilst we don’t need to get all caught up in the deprivation thinking of this time of year, and be too strict, there are a few simple steps we can take to help support the liver, which may have been working hard for us during December. Choose a few to focus on from the list below that suit your needs and lifestyle. The liver is