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New Month, New Year, New recipes.


Happy New Year! Every January, we find ourselves wondering ‘what happened to the last year’? We reflect on our plans, celebrate our successes, and set new targets and goals. A new year and a new start may make sense, but what if instead of starting over, we simply carried on? What if we view the new year as a continuation…

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Wellbeing Tips for Caring for Those You Love


Caring for a loved one without losing yourself along the way Let’s face it: it’s hard to take care of your own health when you’re already juggling your hectic life. Caring for an ageing loved one – whether that’s a parent, partner, or someone else you hold dear – can feel like running a marathon with no finish line. Your…

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Simple Diet Tweaks for Managing Diabetes.


Healthy Eating. If you have diabetes, you will know the importance of eating healthily. However, sometimes this is hard to do, as you not only need to make sure that you aren’t eating too much sugar, but you also need to make sure that you are not letting your blood sugar get too low, as this can lead to several…

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It’s the first Monday in December & it’s sunny!


This Morning Feels Nothing Like December! This morning, looking out of the window, it looks nothing like December in the UK! The sky is blue, the birds are singing, and the temperature is almost 10°C (50°F). Many of you will be getting into full Christmas mode now, with presents to buy, menus to plan, parties to attend, school nativities and…

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How to Stay Healthy When Life Gets Hectic: 10 Simple Tips for Busy Days.


Something a little bit different today, as although I have a recipe to share, I’ve been very busy and thought instead I’d share some tips for staying healthy. Life can get hectic, and when it does, maintaining healthy habits often falls by the wayside. Whether it’s work deadlines, family commitments, or just the general rush of life, it’s easy to…

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When your day is unexpected, eat cake!


Planning out the window! So ,it is now almost dinner time and it has just been one of those days! There are a hundred and one things I should be doing, but it would appear only a couple were actioned! Therefore, rather than miss a post, I am leaving you with this delicious bundt cake! Yes, you may have seen…

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Embrace the Excitement of a new term.


Balancing acts for the new season. I started writing a new recipe for you today, but then I realised that the next time I post, schools will be back, and the summer holidays will seem like a distant memory. The carefree days of late mornings, lazy afternoons, and spontaneous adventures will be replaced by early alarms, structured days, and the…

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What you need in your pantry for quick easy meals!


Something a bit different today to set you up on your plant-based journey. People often ask me, “What do you eat?” and since I rarely eat the same meal twice, it’s easier for me to give you a list of all the foods that are basics in my pantry. These are the current staples that keep my meals varied, nutritious,…

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The Secret Lives of those you love.


Uncovering the Impact of Hidden Truths Today, we are looking at the ‘Life’ and ‘Health’ parts of Life Diet Health! Of course there will be a recipe or two thrown in, but what I really want you to do, is focus on yourself and those around you. In our daily lives, we often navigate a maze of social interactions, building…

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