Lentil & Vegetable Bolognese The weather’s finally warming up, and I’m all about easy meals that help you hit your five-a-day without too much fuss. One of my favourites? Jacket potatoes. They’re filling, versatile, and pair perfectly with a mixed side salad. This week, I made a nutrient-packed green lentil and vegetable Bolognese – it’s hearty, wholesome, and adds a…
Bean & Veg medley! Though the days are getting longer and the first signs of spring are starting to appear, those frosty mornings are a reminder that winter isn’t quite over. The promise of warmer weather is tempting us back into the garden – whether it’s planting bulbs, sowing seeds in the greenhouse, or just going for a long walk…
It’s so easy to reach for sugary and caffeinated drinks to beat the morning madness. But you can become dependent on these and miss out on natural energy. However, from eating snacks that stabilise sugar to simple ways of hydrating yourself, here are some ways to boost morning energy. Supplement Your Proteins Supplements work wonders for maintaining mental and physical…
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…
Pumpkin! Another busy week for me but finally I am getting somewhere! I’m so organised this week, I managed to create not one but two new pumpkin recipes for you! Both recipes can be created with any type of pumpkin or squash. Choose your favourite colour – yellow, red, green, orange, white or something in between! I used a green…
Beans! Well, I’ve decided that Autumn is definitely here and I need to start thinking about warmer meals! As the weather turns colder and the nights are drawing in, quick and easy meals are always welcome. As I look outside, the leaves on the fig tree have turned golden and are strewn across the lawn with the bright red leaves…
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…
Homegrown! The idea of having an allotment or a vegetable patch at home, is one that many people dream of, but the harsh reality is that it takes time and effort… and much more time and effort than that! I’ve had an allotment for several years now, and each year my plans are to make it better than the last,…
Salad days! Sunny days call for salad and this one is a bit different to what I would usually make! A salad can be made with most things, but often we tend to think of it as something savoury consisting of standard ‘salad veg’. So I started with that as a base, then looked to see what else I had…
