Food & Drink

What is healthy eating? Healthy eating is not: a weight-loss diet a temporary fix something we do to punish ourselves after over-indulging. Healthy eating is: fuelling our bodies in the way they were designed. You’ve probably heard the analogy about healthy food being like putting the correct petrol in your car, ensuring it runs properly. It’s true – your body is like an (incredibly complex) machine which needs the right...

How do you like your tea? Milk with one sugar, with no milk or sugar or as it comes? Or maybe you’re more partial to a cup of herbal tea? Herbal teas are in a world of their own. And once you discover it (and...

What do dandelions make you think of? Puffing away at the wispy balls of seeds when you were younger or a spot of gardening or weeding perhaps? Believe it or not, there are a fair few health benefits associated with these leggy and vibrant coloured...

Who doesn’t love a snack? On the keto diet, snacks make up an important part of your daily nutrients. A snack should act as fuel, giving you the energy you need to get through the day. A snack should also taste good. This is important...

Plants contain protein – who’d have thought it?! ‘Good’ protein sources are often presented to us in the form of big, juicy steaks or lean chicken breasts, but the truth is, you can get all the protein you need by eating plants. So, whether you’re...

If you have been a vegetarian for years, or you are just starting to look into whether vegetarianism is for you, you might also be looking for ways to increase your intake of key nutrients. This might be because, like some, you find it a...

Fancy a go at making your own natural protein bars? Follow the steps below Ingredients For the nougat layer: 1 cup coconut flour 1 cup Vanilla protein powder 2 tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter can sub for any nut or seed butter...

Try this delicious chocolate protein shake packed with protein and added goodness with hemp and chia seeds. Ingredients 1 ripe banana (peeled and frozen) 2tbsp hemp seeds 1/4 cup gluten-free oats 2tbsp natural salted nut butter of choice 1tbsp chia seeds 1 – 2tbsp chocolate...

Can you eat chocolate if you’re vegan? You can, but it’s got to be certain chocolate. (In other words, chocolate that isn’t made from animal-dairy ingredients).1 Chocolate ingredients to avoid The following ingredients are not vegan friendly in chococlates:2,3,4,5,6 Milk Milkfat Milk solids Other milk...

More and more people are discovering the benefits of making their own protein bars at home. Try it – you may never go back to buying them! 3 benefits of making your own protein bars  You can control what goes in them Make your own...

Looking to make your own protein balls? Try making either our chocolate peanut butter protein ball recipe or a bar packed with almond butter and coconut. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls Ingredients 1 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup honey or...

With fluffy pancakes, muffins and other Instagram-worthy treats taking the spotlight at the breakfast table, it’s easy to forget about the humble bowl of cereal. However, a well-chosen breakfast cereal can be great for your health – giving you the fibre you need to kick-start...