Finding an inexpensive, simple but tasty meat option for an evening meal can be a challenge, so here’s a great way to get a nutritious, lean and delicious dinner on the table with very little effort. Pork loins are very versatile, and as long as they are not allowed to dry out or overcook, they…
So, for a recipe to start the new year, what about something ‘clean’? A chicken recipe, but a chilli too? After the seasonal indulgence, with a plethora of diets, detoxes and all sorts of regimes flying about (my thoughts on these later in the week!!) what we could do with is maximum nutrition, fantastic taste…
Supercharge for winter! Which vegetable superfoods are the best choices to ward off colds and flu? Obviously all veg is good, but to maximise nutrient intake in simple ways, some are better all rounders than others. Cabbage is a good choice, containing cancer-fighting glucosinolates, though a better choice would be watercress. This is a powerhouse…
While this might take a while to marinade, it’s spectacularly quick to cook, and delivers a comforting dish in no time that the whole family will love. Chicken is one of the best foods for supporting brain function, stress, mood and mental health, so if you’ve had a hard day at work, this is what…
When it comes to healthy comfort food, soup and curry are kings! This is an absolutely gorgeous hybrid of both. Whether it’s the depths of a frosty winter, or a sunny summer’s day, Thai food goes down a treat, bursting with health and flavour. The protein of chicken and the good fats of coconut milk…
This is a lovely, indulgent meal when you have a bit more time, and want to produce an impressive supper with healthy credentials. It doesn’t get healthier than kale and mushrooms. Kale is one of the most nutritious greens, and the humble mushroom has been shown to be a veritable supercharged superfood with recent research…
There’s a perception that making your own bread is time-consuming, tricky work that can just as easily see you end up with a doorstop as with a fragrant, fluffy loaf. Fear not, though – there are some recipes and ways to make bread that almost guarantee an edible result you can be proud of! To…
Asparagus is one of those very special seasonal veg as the season is so short. For those who try to eat seasonally by buying locally, when Asparagus season hits, it’s to be savoured as much as possible for that brief time. All veg are superfoods in their own way, as we know, and asparagus is…
Cake with veg? Absolutely! Kids love these, and they’re just as popular with adults. Being able to stuff in two such nutritious veg that adapt so well to baking needs little introduction. With a raft of ingredients like nuts and spices on top of the veg that add different nutrient profiles, fibre and health benefits,…
How about this simple but luscious, comparatively light and healthy recipe for a bit of NYE entertaining? Really useful if you have to feed lots of people, and also easy on the crockery as napkins or picnic plates could be used Bring a fragrant, exotic flavour to your celebrations, no matter how large or small, to…
With Christmas on the doorstep, and some wonderful seasonal greens, here’s a healthy diet side dish that’s not just suitable for the Festive Feast, it’s great all through the winter for some serious nutrients, and uses the love-them-or-hate-them Marmite of greens – Brussels sprouts! There’s no doubt about it, sprouts cooked properly are gorgeous green…
Supercharge for winter! Which vegetable superfoods are the best choices to ward off colds and flu? Obviously all veg is good, but to maximise nutrient intake in simple ways, some are better all rounders than others. Cabbage is a good choice, containing cancer-fighting glucosinolates, though a better choice would be watercress. This is a powerhouse…
I’m not a fan of supplements, and this is why. It’s been known in the functional medicine world for a long time – real food first, and then (and only then) add anything that’s still required, specifically, advised by a professional. The only supplements that I designed for my range are those that support specific…
Top five tips for a flat stomach – fitness classes or the gym might be the way to get abs you can bounce a coin on, but try the following things to get a flatter midriff today: 1. Swap white, processed carbs for granary/wholegrains: avoiding bread, pasta and rice should only be done under professional supervision, after…
Everyone who knows me and what I do will tell you that my passion lies in helping others use real food to live real life to the full, and attain real health via delicious, easy healthy eating – busy women especially, who so often put themselves last on the list because they are trying to…
A luscious chicken recipe from the energy recipe resource I’m developing to inspire you into the kitchen, and boost your energy levels for a weekend of fun, wherever you are and whatever you’re doing. Simple Parmesan Chicken 2 large chicken breasts 2 tsp chopped garlic 50 mls/1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 75g/3/4 cup approx…
To go with the release of Supercharge, and in celebration of boosting health the right way in five minutes a day with smoothies and juices, I filmed a series of video demos giving some easy hints and tips to all the health-conscious fruit and veg fans out there. You can find them on my Youtube…
This post I’m going into full functional foodie mode, plus there’s more than one seasonal pumpkin recipe to warm your cockles. This is what I do, after all. My whole philosophy rests on the nourishing, natural, and ultimately, necessary, need for a diet based around real food. I see clients with all kinds of health…
Hollandaise sauce 4 large free-range egg yolks 250g cold unsalted butter, diced 1 tbsp of lemon juice (adjust to taste) seasoning Put a cold, heavy-based pan (like Le Creuset) on the hob, add the yolks, butter and 2 tbsp of water. Begin to heat very gently, whisking the contents constantly. The butter will melt, and…
This week’s seasonal recipe makes a lovely meal for all the family. Swiss chard may not be considered a staple in the diet of many in the UK, but it should be, especially when locally grown. Part of the beetroot family, it’s incredibly versatile and nutritious, but low in calories. An array of vitamins and…
Potatoes are one of those foods many cut from their diet as we head towards beach season: perceived as highly starchy, calorific carbs, the humble potato has had quite a bad press in recent times. The truth is very different! Any potato smothered in butter or eaten in large quantities is, of course, going to…
Spinach is one of those green leafy veg that mothers and grandmothers have exhorted us to eat for generations. Clearly they knew something, well before the age of nutritional research! Calorie for calorie, spinach provides more nutrients than any other food, topping the rankings for nutrient richness and diversity. Bursting with high levels of a spectrum…
Whizz up this Brain Boost Smoothie for breakfast if you have a busy, mentally demanding day ahead – the protein, healthy fats, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins will keep blood sugar release steady, brain function sharp, and concentration focused. Just one of the smoothies in the smoothie and juice mini-book I’m currently writing – taking the…
It’s apple season! Apples are a quintessentially English fruit, and the beginning of autumn sees us almost literally rolling in them. The old adage about keeping doctors away by eating a daily apple isn’t actually far from the truth, and as healthcare goes, there are much less delicious ways to keep the change-of-season bugs at…
As summer ends and autumn approaches, courgettes really come into their own. Whether green or yellow, these members of the squash family have a mild flavour, but with an array of health benefits, give them a starring role while they are so fresh and juicy. Chock full of manganese and vitamin C. courgettes don’t just…
Mushrooms must be just about the only vegetable that has so many varieties nestled under that one umbrella name – chestnut, portobello, morel, chanterelle, ceps, shitake, oyster, enochi, and any number of other varieties, native or exotic, increasingly available. Mushrooms have been celebrated as powerfully nutritious for thousands of years, especially in far eastern cultures.…
