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Why is Organic better for us?

My journey to becoming organic? I have been eating organic for 4 years now. On The Organic Cookery, I mention that my journey to health started when, 6 years ago I really wanted to lose weight, because I felt I lost my fitness, I lost my self esteem as I didn’t take care of myself. 2...

The Skinny on Fat: Why is Ghee Back on the Menu?

Just the mere mention of 'ghee' conjures up images of regretful Indian takeaways: excessively oily, a 'morning after' mistake and no friend to your waistline. So why do many wellness practitioners seem to be raving about ghee right now and touting its benefits? Why has ghee become highly fashionable in the last couple of years...

Living longer and staying younger through supplements

These days, I enjoy early mornings. I think twice before heading out for a buddies’ night out because whenever I do, the next day reminds me I’m no longer the 21-year old fresh-out-of-uni ball of energy. Not because I don't want to, just because I know how I'll feel the next day. On...

Dairy free and gluten free berry boost smoothie bowl

Dairy free and gluten free berry boost smoothie bowl I said this before but breakfast is my favourite time of the day. Even if I wake up at 10 am (which has not happened in a while!!) or it takes me a while to have a meal in the morning I will not skip...

5 Tips to Beating Anxiety

5 Tips to Beating Anxiety Anxiety. How to describe it? Frustrating? Debilitating? Depressing? The feeling can definitely get tedious at the absolute least, that's for sure. All of us have experienced anxiety at one point or another, and some more than others. Sometimes it just strikes out of the blue, or it can be...

High protein gluten free pancakes

High protein gluten free pancakes Who doesn’t like pancakes? And if they're gluten free and protein pancakes - even better! I think they can be the most amazing breakfast and so indulging as well…especially if you “soak” them in chocolate spread as we usually do. But thankfully, I have this amazing recipe which uses ricotta cheese...

Savoury Buckwheat Crepes

Savoury Buckwheat Crepes The French have been making buckwheat crepes for yonks. They're known as galettes over there and are stuffed with any savoury filling (ham and cheese is a popular choice in France obviously) and then folded over like an envelope. Buckwheat is a fruit seed that's not related to the wheat grain...

The “I Can’t Believe They’re Good For You” Pancakes Recipe

The “I Can’t Believe They’re Good For You” Pancakes Recipe If you're going to have sweet pancakes, you can't beat the thick, fluffy kind made popular by American diners. I much prefer them to the thin, floppy ones we typically make on Shrove Tuesday: those ones are just crepe in comparison. But how to...

Shakshuka – My Mediterranean twist

Shakshuka – My Mediterranean twist Ok…if you are familiar with shakshuka, I know the first thing on your mind will be – why? Why change a recipe by giving a North African dish a Mediterranean twist? Well…I would say because I think it’s worth it! Just give it a try and you will feel...

Are you breathing correctly?

Are you breathing correctly? With the plethora of health advice out there, it's essential to prioritise according to what you find most important and can incorporate into your life. Tips on breathing better seem to be easily disregarded. After all, breathing comes naturally to all of us and we literally do it every moment,...

365 Days of Yoga and what it did for me

365 Days of Yoga and what it did for me At the beginning of 2016 I set myself a challenge – practice yoga for 30 consecutive days. There’s a yoga studio opposite my flat and they had a deal, £30 for 30 days. After 30 days, I felt pretty amazing. Not just because I...

Soup that'll warm your cockles

Soup that'll warm your cockles CARROT, SWEET POTATO & COCONUT SOUP It's that time of year when we want hearty comfort food. The nights are drawing in, the grey skies are gloomy and the cold weather is bleak. We seek warming, satisfying food that nourishes our souls, not just our bodies. At the same...

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