A big bowl of porridge can be such a comfort on a chilly morning! It’s important to get plenty of protein and healthy fats at breakfast though so I like to boost mine with nuts, seeds and coconut to keep me feeling full and energised until lunchtime.
Here’s one of my favourite flavour combinations for a really satisfying bowl of porridge.
Here’s a guest blog I wrote about the link between nutrition and anxiety for The Anxiety Lab. Freddie writes a fantastic blog for anxiety sufferer’s, providing some much needed positive support and community. Give her blog a follow!
According to research, there were 8.2 million cases of anxiety reported in 2013 in the UK, which indicates over 5% of the population, or 1 in 20 people, suffer with this condition. Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed than men in England. This is clearly something affecting a large number of people with more individuals being diagnosed daily. So why are these numbers increasing and what can be done beyond medications and psychotherapy to help anxiety sufferers? Perhaps the key lies in what we eat…
For most of us, weekdays involve an endless to-do list with plenty of commitments to work, family and friends. This leaves very little time to focus on planning and preparing healthy meals which can leave even the best-intentioned of us relying on more processed foods or ready meals.
It doesn’t have to be this way! By taking a little time out over the weekend and following a few time-saving tips, you can get a healthy, nutritious, mid-week meal on the table in no time. Here’s how…
The key to a good smoothie is really in the balance of ingredients; ensuring you have enough protein and fats for sustained energy, enough liquids to get the consistency right and packing in those plants to hit your daily fruit and veg quota!
I LOVE basil pesto! There is something so deliciously satisfying about the mix of flavours and tastes. It is such a versatile item to have in your fridge too – it can be added to brown rice pasta or courgetti noodles for a satisfying main meal, used as a dip or spread onto oatcakes for a tasty snack, the list is endless.
With summer around the corner, many of us are dreading that costume season is almost here too. Bloating, distention and digestive issues not only cause discomfort but often embarrassment and a lack of confidence in our summer clothes too.
With summer around the corner, the reality of baring a little more skin is setting in and many of us are aiming to lose a few pounds before the big reveal! Healthy snacking can often be tricky when sticking to a whole-foods, minimally processed diet as convenient options are often loaded with sugars or refined carbohydrates.
With winter almost behind us, we should all have a spring in our step…unfortunately for many, the arrival of spring brings with it sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion due to seasonal allergies, diminishing the joy of the season.
