Do you know the difference between cacao and cocoa? Both come from the same plant but the key difference is that cocoa is roasted which...

Frittatas are my go-to lunch when I have leftover veggies to use up. I used yellow pepper, mushrooms and spinach in this one (but any...

Did you know that more fibre is released when you cook apples? Specifically, a prebiotic fibre called pectin. Pectin is beneficial for...

What we eat isn’t just for us, it’s for our gut microbes too… Looking after your gut is important, even if you don’t suffer from...

Research from the largest published study on the human gut microbiome [1] shows that we need to be eating a minimum of 30+ different...

I'm loving pre-cooked grains at the moment. Yes in an ideal world I would be cooking them from scratch buuuuut you know sometimes life...

This week's batch cooked lunch is a firm staple in my kitchen... a tasty frittata. I love them, super easy to make, super filling (thanks...

This is my go to speedy nutritious lunch when I haven't made batched cooked lunch e.g. like today! Rich in healthy fats, protein &...

Edamame beans are great to add to lunches to get both some protein & fibre into your lunch. Peas are also great too. I always have both...

Yes it can! (in moderation as always!). Dark chocolate is rich in polyphenols, a beneficial plant chemical, which is linked to a whole...

I'm a big fan of having a batch of roasted veggies in the fridge at the start of the week, very handy for those summer salads! Adding the...

Flaxseeds (sometimes called linseeds) are nutritional powerhouses and are GREAT for gut health. Firstly they’re rich in gut loving fibre...

I'm a big fan of ready cooked legumes - beans, chickpeas, lentils... as much as I would love to say that I soak & cook them the reality...

Mixing up your grains is a great way to increase your plant diversity which means your gut bugs will be happy 😁 You can use most grains...

This weeks lunch is all about the coriander dip which is a Deliciously Ella recipe, it is SO yummy! Ingredients Couple of handfuls of...

Eat some while you can! The asparagus season in the UK is super short, typically 6-8 weeks starting in April so it’s now in full swing. I...

It’s the season! I love wild garlic. I must admit I only discovered it a few years back, even though my mum kindly pointed out that we...

Potatoes have had a lot of bad press over the years and often get labelled as a ‘carb heavy’ food be avoided. However, I’m here to let...

This is a Doctors Kitchen recipe that is super easy and involves only one tray, winning! I slightly adapted it to add some extra protein...

This is an adapted Doctors_kitchen recipe that's really warming & is jam packed with nourishing ingredients. It works with a range of...