There are some recipes I make because they are quick and practical, and others that I genuinely look forward to eating. This High Protein Chia and Tofu Pudding falls into the second category. I originally thought of it as a nutritious breakfast, but I soon realised it works just as well as a light dessertContinue reading “High Protein Chia and Tofu Pudding Recipe”
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Green Smoothie Bowl Recipe with Avocado & Spinach
I’m a big fan of a quick smoothie, particularly in the warmer months, and this green smoothie bowl is one I come back to regularly. It’s fresh, creamy and much more satisfying than you might expect from something that takes only a few minutes to make. The secret is the combination of ripe banana andContinue reading “Green Smoothie Bowl Recipe with Avocado & Spinach”
7 Health Benefits of Radishes: A Nutritionist’s Guide
have a bit of a soft spot for radishes. I love their crisp texture and strong, peppery flavour, particularly sliced into a simple salad. A few years ago, I grew my own during the summer and ended up with so many that I was eating them almost every day. My favourites are the small redContinue reading “7 Health Benefits of Radishes: A Nutritionist’s Guide”
Glute Exercises for Women Over 40: A Simple Beginner Workout
If you spend much of your working day sitting at a desk, travel regularly, or simply feel that your lower body could do with a little more strength, adding some glute exercises to your routine is a good place to start. Your glutes are the muscles around your buttocks and hips. They help you withContinue reading “Glute Exercises for Women Over 40: A Simple Beginner Workout”
Pizza Recipe: An Easy Gluten-Free Pizza Base
Being Italian, there are certain foods I could never completely give up – and real pizza is definitely one of them! I still enjoy a traditional wheat pizza when I’m in Italy, but I wanted to find an alternative I could make at home more regularly. Wheat-based pizza can leave me feeling bloated, so IContinue reading “Pizza Recipe: An Easy Gluten-Free Pizza Base”
The Health Benefits of Garlic: What the Evidence Really Says
Maybe it is because I am Italian, but I absolutely love garlic. Especially raw garlic. I put it everywhere! And yes, I know that not everyone feels the same way. Some people find raw garlic difficult to digest, while others worry about the inevitable garlic breath. My solution to the latter is very simple: getContinue reading “The Health Benefits of Garlic: What the Evidence Really Says”
My food philosophy: Healthy eating habits for women over 40
I have written this post to try to help people become healthier. While for some of us eating healthy is a way of life, for many others it becomes a life long battle. I was lucky that I grew up with a mother who has always been incredibly healthy and she taught me the importanceContinue reading “My food philosophy: Healthy eating habits for women over 40”
Buckwheat Pancakes with Cashew Pear Cream Recipe
I’m a big lover of pancakes, and I especially enjoy making them at the weekend when there’s a little more time to sit down and enjoy breakfast. The other day, my sister and I made this delicious cashew and pear cream and honestly, we couldn’t stop eating it! It’s creamy, naturally sweet from the pearsContinue reading “Buckwheat Pancakes with Cashew Pear Cream Recipe”
Side Plank with Side Crunch Exercise: How to Do It & Benefits
If you enjoy plank exercises, you might like this more challenging variation. The side plank with side crunch combines a side plank with a controlled knee-to-elbow movement, so your core has to work hard to keep you stable while your body is moving. It is a bodyweight exercise, which means you don’t need any equipmentContinue reading “Side Plank with Side Crunch Exercise: How to Do It & Benefits”
Strawberry smoothie bowl recipe
When the weather gets warmer, I find myself craving something fresh, colourful and fruity. I normally eat more vegetables than fruit, but when strawberries are in season, I find them very hard to resist! This strawberry smoothie bowl is one of those recipes that takes hardly any time to put together. Strawberries and banana makeContinue reading “Strawberry smoothie bowl recipe”