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 week's 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...

A colourful salad this week packed with lots of different phytochemicals 🌈 The combo of orange, honey & halloumi works a treat too 😋 As...

A super simple, batched cooked lunch this week. I often make a batch of roasted veggies at the start of the week, super handy as you can...

This salad can be assembled in 5 mins so no need to make it in advance, although I tend to make a batch of the tahini dressing. As always...

Harissa is a firm staple in my kitchen. It's a middle eastern spice mix that adds SO much flavour to a dish. It's great to add to pasta,...

You can't beat a yummy frittata for lunch! A great protein rich lunch, thanks to the eggs, that will keep you nice & full through the...

Did you know there are two forms of iron? ⁠ ⁠ 1. Heme - mainly found in animal products.⁠ ⁠ 2. Non-heme - mainly plant sources.⁠ ⁠ Iron...

Are you a 7,8 or 9 hour sleeper? I'm definitely an 8 hour kind of gal. I used to survive on a hell of a lot less though. I was an...

It’s never been so important to actively implement techniques that can help you manage stress. The reality is that stress is unavoidable...

Excited is a bit of an understatement when I saw that my favourite local restaurant (the Good Egg in Stoke Newington) was posting some of...