Buying food in season is fresher, more tasty, is better for the environment (no air miles) and cheaper too! Visit locals farmers’ markets where the seasons are more obvious and you will be wowed by all the different varieties and colours of delicious fruits and vegetables you can experiment with. Being creative is key to […]
March is the beginning of Spring: lighter & sunnier days giving us the opportunity to start enjoying fresher lighter foods. To enjoy fruits and vegetables at their best and fullest flavours, it is best to eat in season. Ideally, with anything, it is best to source local produce however this is not always possible hence why […]
Nuts are a new ‘craze’ for vegetarians and vegans alike and I for one, love nuts. Besides being packed with protein, most nuts contain at least some of these heart-healthy substances: Unsaturated fats. … Omega-3 fatty acids. … Fiber. … Vitamin E. Vitamin E may help stop the development of plaques in your arteries, which […]
Well actually it’s more cream then white, however I wanted to talk about which plant based milks are the most nutritious. With the success of Veganuary and now stepping into February, more and more people have been turning to plant based milks as a great alternative to ‘cow’s’ milk. I often get asked which plant […]
Dare I mentioned the ‘C’ word however Christmas is over and done with, the New Year has firmly seen in 2018 and we are mid way through January. Time travels fast and before we know it, we don’t know what’s hit us, where we are and what we have achieved. Did you set new year’s […]
I absolutely love mushrooms, especially in the form of my favourite – Shiitake! Shiitake mushrooms have a bold strong flavour like no other and are a great substitute for meat for me. Personally I don’t like to eat a lot of processed foods and that includes processed ‘fake’ veggie/vegan meats hence opting for nutritious and […]
The beginning of January is the time when we get bombarded with information and tips about starting a New Years resolution and dieting! However, if we simply eat well and a balanced diet, enjoying a good combination of fruits, vegetables, proteins and wholegrain, then there isn’t a need to diet. What we do need to […]
Whether you are already eating a vegan diet or you are joining the many thousands who have signed up to take part in ‘Veganuary’, we have a treat in store for you! Over the coming month, to celebrate Veganuary, we have put on a schedule of dinners and classes to help you along this journey. Below […]
As we say goodbye to 2017 and welcome the New Year of 2018, we start to think about the future, about our New Years Resolutions, our plans, our coming goals, our health and so much more. The New Year always seems to bring about change, us all wanting to make new resolutions to become healthier, […]
When making any changes to our diets, it is important to ensure we get the right nutrients to support the healthy function of our body and mind and this comes in the forms of superfoods. Superfoods are really powerful when it comes to cleansing and detoxifying and there are a number you can choose from. […]
