Tag: nutritionist

Lentil Soup

A nutritious soup flavoured with spices, contains vegetables and a simple recipe to feed your soul. Lentils are cheap, a good source of fibre and iron why not try this nourishing soup.

Salt, children’s menus and eating out

The majority of salt we eat comes from processed foods which can make it more complex for people to cut down on their salt intake and regulate a low intake over a period of time. For the public to benefit from prolonged reduced salt intake it comes down to the food industry engagement. Everyone including …

Food and mood

How does the food we eat impact our mood? Eating a varied balanced diet and keeping physically active are just some of the factors that can benefit our mental health. Evolving research shows that a good quality diet can be essential to prevent mental health disorders. Key nutrition areas that can help improve our mood …

Sugar awareness week-The truth about sugar

What is Sugar? Sugar is a form of carbohydrate a source of energy our body needs, a key sugar in our body is glucose and our brain requires glucose to function. It is formed when our body breaks down foods from carbohydrates such as bread, pasta and rice. Sugar also adds sweetness to foods and …

Lets talk about Iron

What is iron? Iron a key micronutrient and mineral responsible for various bodily processes such as transporting oxygen, formation of red blood cells, protein synthesis and muscle metabolism.  It occurs in two forms in our body, ferrous (Fe2+) form in our cells and ferric (Fe3+) form out of our cells (1). Our body cannot eliminate …

Plant based Stir Fried Rice

A quick and easy meal made with plenty of vegetables and plant based protein.

Lemon & Lime Cheesecake

The ultimate dessert to feed a crowd full of flavour and zest.

Apple & Berry Crumble

Why not bake this winter warming crumble made with apples and berries with a buttery oat crumble topping.

Chocolate Courgette & Carrot Loaf Cake

Why not try this delicious moist loaf topped with a chocolate cream cheese frosting.

Apricot & Plum Loaf

Why not try this delicious fruit loaf makes a great bake for an afternoon tea.

Chocolate Protein Cookies

Why not try baking these delicious chocolate protein cookies made with oats and protein powder.

Chai Pistachio Chocolate Oats

Whip up this delicious chocolate oat bowl a great breakfast/snack option and packed with goodness.

Oat Milk Scones

A delightful simple scone recipe, perfect for a spot of afternoon tea served with some cream cheese and passionfruit.

French Toast

Why not try this feel good breakfast/brunch recipe made with eggs and berries and simple to whip up Serves 1-2, this recipe has been made in the ninja-air-fryer Ingredients• 1 egg• Splash of milk• 2 slices of bread of your choice • 1/4 tsp of cinnamon powder• 1 tsp of vanilla extract• Berries to garnish• Honey to drizzle and cacao nibs or chocolate chips to garnish …

Wholewheat Stir Fry

Need a quick meal why not whip up this stir fry using plenty of vegetables and a good way to use up any left over ingredients.

Nutty Banana Bites

These tasty bites made with oats, peanut butter and bananas make a great snack.

Garlic Herb Tagliatelle Bowl

This is the most simple lunch or dinner recipe full of fresh flavours and authentic ingredients.

Chocolate Banana Brownies

Don’s waste those left over bananas, why not try making these delicious vegan brownies a great little snack or even dessert served with ice cream.

Cauliflower & Broccoli Bake

A simple comfort meal made with a creamy bechamel sauce and a lovely family recipe.

Jackfruit Curry

A delicious Sri Lankan style curry made with coconut milk and plenty of spices.

Chocolate Croissant Pudding

The ultimate pudding made with vegan croissants and a great dessert for any occasion.

Quinoa Stir Fry

Diversify your diet with this delicious colourful stir fry made with Quorn a good source of plant based protein and quinoa an alternative grain packed with fibre and protein.

Falafel Shakshuka

Try this nourishing plant based dish traditionally made with eggs.

Vegan Blondies

Why not try these tasty blondies made with chickpeas a source of protein and fibre and a great little snack.

Christmas Crumble

A dessert for every occasion, banana and cherry mini crumble pots.

Pumpkin Muffins

Why not whip up these delicious batch of muffins naturally sweetened with bananas, pumpkin and dates.

Halloween Masala Pancakes

Why not try these savoury spiced pancake stack made with pumpkin puree, masala and onions served with a red pepper chutney.

Chocolate Jammy Granola Cups

A delicious bite that will make you want to make more of these.

Plum & Cherry Cake

Find any excuse to bake this delicious cake for any occasion using fresh plums and juicy cherries.

Salted Caramel Flapjacks

If you like a good crunch then why not make these delicious nutty & seeded flapjacks, they are full of flavour and a great little snack.

Muesli Cookies

Whip up these delicious stack of cookies full of texture and flavour.

Roast Veg Pesto Pasta

The ultimate one pot meal, a family feast, lasts for a good few days, a pack lunch option and a great meal to freeze.

Breakfast Muffins

Banana, almond, date and walnut muffins naturally sweetened with dried and fresh fruit and a great muffin recipe to try.

Mini Falafel Burgers

This is a great little starter packed with protein and flavour.

Veggie Pasta Bolognaise

For those whole like pasta then try this great family feast meal containing vegetables, plant based protein and spices.

Peanut Butter Jelly Pancakes

Looking for a delicious flavoursome pancake recipe then this vegan stack of pancakes are one to whip up made with oats and simple to make. A great breakfast/brunch option and make it your own by adding your favourite toppings For this recipe I have used strawberry and peanut butter flavoured oats The Great British Porridge …

Squash & Spinach Curry

Fancy a spicy curry then try this plant based dish made with frozen squash and spinach.

How to Eat Healthy

Eating a healthy balanced diet is not only beneficial to our health but it can also help us feel good and improve our overall health and wellbeing. Here I share some useful advice on how to eat healthy Present diets are correlated with a high burden of disease: globally 1.9 billion adults are overweight or obese, …

Veggie Pizza

Why not have a slice of pizza. This is a great simple pizza recipe packed with veggies and plant based protein.

Crunchy Oat Seeded Cookies

If you like a crunch then these oat biscuits are a great bake made with mixed seeds and oats.

Jackfruit Burgers

Fancy a burger night? Why not try these delicious plant based burgers made with jackfruit, chickpeas and spinach.

Dhal Bowl

A simple nourishing pot of goodness-Dhal also known as lentils. This is a simple recipe packed with spices and flavour.

Quinoa Roast Salad

A nutritious fulfilling salad that will be sure to satisfy your taste.

Blueberry & Banana Flavoured Muffins

Fancy these sweet breakfast muffins! A delightful batch of fruity muffins and a great way to use up ripe bananas.

Chocolate Oat Cookies

These 5 ingredient vegan friendly cookies/biscuits are simple to make and have a great texture and crunch.

Rhubarb Cake

Fancy this spongy moist cake full of flavour! This rhubarb cake is a vegan bake and taste great with some hot custard.

Chai Fruit Crumble

This spiced crumble is a delightful dessert made with frozen berries and fresh fruit along with a oat crumble topping.

Kale pesto pasta

Fancy a bowl of pesto pasta then this is one to whip up and very simple to make.

Nutrition & Hydration

It’s not just eating a healthy balanced diet that’s important, but also staying hydrated. Here’s why fluids play a key role in our performance Not only is eating a healthy balanced diet important, but also fluids play a key role on our performance. Water is a key nutrient and staying hydrated is vital to our …

Spicy Omelette

Why not try this super easy omelette packed with flavour and spices.

Courgette Fritter Burgers

Why not whip up these mini fritter style burgers full of vegetables, flavour and spices, served with a spicy coriander chutney.

Gooey Vegan Brownies

A twist on these brownies and you wouldn’t even know some hidden vegetables- courgettes have been added to this bake. Also made with oats for that extra fibre and texture.

Cheese & Herb Scones

Keep calm and eat scones- These savoury batch of cheesy scones served with a tomato chutney are simply delicious.

Devilled Eggs

These devilled eggs make a tasty nutritious snack and great as a canape or picnic bite.

Crunchy Seeded Flapjacks

A great little snack made with oats and mixed seeds.

Veggie Bolognaise

A nourishing bowl of bolognaise perfect with spaghetti or rice.

‘A Healthy Outside Starts From The Inside’

We often get caught up in life’s daily chores, rushing from one place to another, combating the stresses of our day to day tasks and juggling everything. COVID-19 has definitely had an impact on our mental health but at the same time given us an opportunity to stop and reflect. Here I share some useful …

Spinach Pancakes

A savoury delight full of goodness. These pancakes are a great way of sneaking in some vegetables and spinach is a good source of iron, vitamin C and folate as well as other nutrients. Not only does it give a vibrant colour but tastes great in these pancakes with a hint of cheese. So whether …

Myths Around Immune-Boosting Foods

Coronavirus has caused people to seek miracle cures to boost our immune system, but there is a lot of misleading information on nutrition out there Covid 19 has sparked a great increase in immunity and nutrition, leading to misconceptions and ideas on ‘how to boost the immune system’. People are searching for answers and looking …

Beetroot Pancakes

Why not whip up some colourful pancakes for any occasion.

Squash & Carrot Soup

Fancy a winter warming nourishing soup? Soups are a great way to use up left over vegetables and I have used frozen squash for this delightful recipe.

Banana & Carrot Breakfast Muffins

Why not whip up some delicious muffins with left over bananas.

Pistachio Cardamom Biscuits

Baking made easy with these moreish biscuits full of flavour and spice.

Cauliflower Tikka Bites

Time for a nourishing little snack full of spices and flavour accompanied with a yoghurt chilli dip.

Vegetable Pasta Bake

Pasta Pasta Pasta- This is a great bake especially during the winter periods.

Filo Mince Pies

These mince pies are quick to rustle up and I love the flakiness of using filo pastry.

Cranberry & Pistachio Gingerbread Biscuits

Baking with spices especially during Christmas creates a bit of nostalgia.

Cranberry Oat Festive Bites

These are a great snack as well as a great food gift made with minimal ingredients.

The Role of Food & Brain Function

Food plays an important role in our cognitive function – here’s how a healthy balanced diet can help improve brain function Our brain is an organ that serves the central nervous system and it pretty much controls everything that happens in the body. 60% of our brain is made up of fat and we need …