Can dark chocolate be good for gut health?
Yes it can! (in moderation as always!). Dark chocolate is rich in polyphenols, a beneficial plant chemical, which is linked to a whole...
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healthy lunch recipe: harissa chickpeas, feta & sweet potato salad
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 - why they can be beneficial for your gut health
Flaxseeds (sometimes called linseeds) are nutritional powerhouses and are GREAT for gut health. Firstly they’re rich in gut loving fibre...
easy healthy lunch recipe: roasted fennel & carrot lentil salad with pecans and tahini dressing
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...
easy lunch recipe: harissa bulgur wheat with halloumi
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...
healthy lunch recipe: spicy chickpea, mango & coriander salad
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...
asparagus - why it's good for gut health
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...
healthy lunch recipe: wild garlic, courgette & feta pasta
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...
why cold potatoes can be good for gut health
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...
one tray lunch recipe: spicy baked aubergine & black beans
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...
healthy lunch recipe: asian noodle soup
This is an adapted Doctors_kitchen recipe that's really warming & is jam packed with nourishing ingredients. It works with a range of...
easy lunch recipe: halloumi, orange & beetroot salad
A colourful salad this week packed with lots of different phytochemicals 🌈 The combo of orange, honey & halloumi works a treat too 😋 As...
easy lunch recipe: halloumi & roasted veggie salad
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...
quick lunch recipe: feta, beetroot, tahini salad
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...
work lunch recipe: harissa quinoa with roasted cauliflower & sundried tomatoes
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,...
easy lunch recipe: cauliflower frittata
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...
plant based iron sources
Did you know there are two forms of iron? 1. Heme - mainly found in animal products. 2. Non-heme - mainly plant sources. Iron...
can't sleep? My top 5 tried & tested sleep tips
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...
'micro stress buffers' for a stressful working day
It’s never been so important to actively implement techniques that can help you manage stress. The reality is that stress is unavoidable...
the good egg stoke newington hummus recipe
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...
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