You might think you know your glycemic index from your amino acids – but can you identify when you’re being faced with a diet scam? We are currently faced with a plethora of weight loss solutions being shoved in our faces at every opportunity – in magazines, newspapers, on television and probably the worst of […]
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This tomato soup recipe will warm you up from the inside out this winter! It’s absolutely freezing out there, the days are short and we’re not getting very much sunlight at this time of year. There are lots of bugs and viruses around right now so it’s really important that you’re looking after yourself, and providing […]
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so what are the health benefits of kefir?I have spent the whole of 2017 working on improving the health of my digestive system after a bad stress-induced flare up of IBS towards the end of last year, and during that time I have come across a few things that I have really helped me. One of […]
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This breakfast recipe (overnight chia oats) will take you 30 seconds to make – pop it in the fridge overnight and wake up to a beautiful breakfast, all lovely and ready to eat straight from the fridge! Just add some chopped nuts and a drizzle of honey in the morning and you’re good to go! […]
Continue readingSmoky Red Pepper SalsaServes 4 as a dip | Protein: 0.5g | Carbs: 2.5g | Fat: 7g Ingredients 150g Cherry Tomatoes, halved ½ tsp Brown Sugar 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 2 tbsp Olive Oil 2 Roasted jar Red Peppers, chopped 1 Garlic Clove, chopped 1 Red Chilli, chopped 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Salt & Pepper to taste Method 1. Preheat […]
Continue reading Serves 4 Ingredients 1kg butternut pumpkin (squash) Peeled and diced. 1 onion (diced) 2 tablespoons rogan josh curry paste 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced) 350g cauliflower florets 125ml plain yoghurt 100ml water Large handful chopped fresh coriander 1 tsp coconut oil Method Saute the onion in the tsp coconut oil over a low heat for 2-3 minutes, then add the curry paste and heat through […]
Continue readingBlueberry & Vanilla Breakfast JarServes 4 | Per Serving: Kcal 186 | Protein: 6.4g | Carbs: 24g | Fat: 6.9g Ingredients 1.5 cups Alpro Coconut or Unsweetened Almond 1/2 cup chia seeds 1 cup blueberries (frozen work best) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons runny honey or agave nectar Method Place the blueberries, coconut/almond milk, honey and vanilla extract in a blender and […]
Continue readingYou’re probably thinking ‘why is this recipe called Calm Your Pants Chicken’? So let’s get that out of the way first… I created this as an ‘anti-inflammatory’ recipe, containing as many ‘calming’ ingredients as possible in one marinade. Turmeric, ginger & chilli all feature – all of which are natural anti-inflammatory foods – great for your […]
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I’m always looking for something quick that I can whip up to eat with a wee cup of tea in the afternoon – so I created a few little recipes that include naturally sweet fruits like dates and combined then with some of my favourite flavours. Here’s one of my favourites – chocolate peanut flavour […]
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I’ve been working on pancake recipes for as long as I’ve been working as a nutritionist! I love pancakes – preferably the traditional Scottish ones, but let’s be honest – they’re not the healthiest! I’ve made a few protein based pancake recipes before (you’ll find the vanilla ones in Cut the Crap – No Bullshit […]
Continue readingThe term ‘clean eating’ is still being thrown around quite a lot in the weight loss and diet world – hell, I even succumbed the the ‘clean eating’ lifestyle a few years back myself. I even coached other people into believing that eating clean was the be all and end all of health. Not true. Having […]
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10 Tips for Staying Healthy at Christmas We’ve hit December, and you’re about to hear ‘go on, it’s Christmas’ every single time you turn down another Cadbury’s Hero. Now, I’m not here to try and ruin your Christmas spirit by saying you can’t have this and you can’t have that – definitely not – […]
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Does that ‘Friday feeling’ fill you with dread? Knowing that there are two full days ahead where you’re likely to undo all the hard work you’ve put into your fitness and nutrition during the week? It’s normal to let your standards slip a little at the weekend, and it’s a common reason why women don’t […]
Continue readingServes 4 Ingredients 1kg butternut pumpkin (squash) Peeled and diced. 1 onion (diced) 2 tablespoons rogan josh curry paste 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and diced) 350g cauliflower florets 125ml plain yoghurt 100ml water Large handful chopped fresh coriander 1 tsp coconut oil Method Saute the onion in the tsp coconut oil over […]
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Although I don’t disagree with a macronutrient approach to nutrition, I do feel a responsibility to put the world to rights when it comes to the importance of other things besides macronutrients! (I hope that makes sense). If you have been following my blog, you will have recently read the series I wrote on protein, […]
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“I’m too busy to exercise…”If I had £1.00 for every time someone said to me ‘I don’t have time to exercise’, I would be very rich indeed. To me, exercising is a necessary part of living a happy, healthy life and I can’t imagine not exercising most days, or at least making a conscious effort to […]
Continue readingIf I was a carbohydrate (and if I was, I’d probably be Glucose, coz I like to act fast), I would be feeling a little bit unloved. L Carbohydrates have taken some major criticism in the last decade or so, leaving us human beings completely confused as to whether we should be eating them or […]
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Protein is something that I get asked about a lot – and quite rightly so. It is probably the only macronutrient that actually gets some positive press. Poor carbohydrates and fat getting a bad rep whilst protein takes centre stage for actually helping you to lose weight… or does it? In this blog I will […]
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Someone asked me about fibre the other day and it sent me into a proper geek tizz-wizz. Fibre (also known as ‘roughage’) is a form of carbohydrate that does not get digested in your small intestine (where most of your digestion happens). This blog is about fibre – what it is, where you can get […]
Continue readingIngredients 4 very ripe bananas 1 tablespoon of cashew nut butter 125g coconut yoghurt (use Greek yoghurt if you can’t find “Coyo” (coconut yoghurt) 2 tablespoons full fat coconut milk Method 1. Blitz all ingredients together in a food processor and transfer to a mixing bowl 2. Whisk the mixture vigorously to get some air into it 3. Transfer to a plastic tub […]
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It is a common misconception that it costs a fortune to eat healthily, and understandably so. Not only that, but it’s easy to use this misconception as an excuse to NOT eat healthy food. This blog will give you 10 instantly actionable tips that you can implement right now so that you can start reaping […]
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