What’s the first thing people ask you when you’re vegan? We’re betting that ‘Aren’t you worried about your health?’ is right up there. There are few things meat-eaters love more than picking apart a vegan diet they know nothing about. As soon as they hear the ‘v-word,’ they probably start seeing you as anaemic. They’ll certainly expect you to be…
Wholesome bites to fuel you through! Well, did that catch your eye? You might be wondering how you can plan for the unexpected? How do you know that an ‘event’ will occur? Well, planning and preparation in advance will always make anything unexpected much easier! If, for example, you have your cupboards stocked with food… tinned chickpeas, or tinned fruit…
Perfect for any meal, any day! Recently I have discovered something extremely tasty and I have no idea why it took me so long to discover! Now, if you think you are not a fan of tofu, think again! Really? Yes! I have discovered a way to turn this block of white stuff into something incredibly delicious! Sceptical? Of course…
Simple ideas, better choices. This week has been non-stop. You know the kind – full of coordinating, planning, sorting things for everyone else… and hardly a second for yourself. So heading into yet another bank holiday (which probably means the sunshine will vanish again!), I’ve decided it’s time to slow down, breathe, and find joy in the little things –…
Protein! This week, we’re staying on desserts but we’re making a protein-packed one! I’m sure you know that protein forms the building blocks of our bodies, essential for the repair and growth of tissues, but did you know that almost all food items contain some protein?! This is because all living organisms, whether plant or animal, need protein to survive.…
Quinoa Pudding! The word ‘pudding’ means different things to different people. You might instantly think of a suet based pie as a pudding? Perhaps, you buy one of the range of flavours of something called ‘puding’ in a packet which you make up like a blancmange or custard? Maybe, like me, ‘pudding’ is a word associated with a milky dessert…
Quinoa Lunch Bowl Quinoa is one of those foods which is still relatively new to the UK. If you are unfamiliar with the pronunciation it is ‘keen-wah’. Quinoa is a great nutritious food, full of protein – which is especially great on a plant based diet as it contains all 9 essential amino acids. This little wholegrain (althought technically a…
Crunchy baked polenta crusted tofu! Hey! 🙂 How are you all? Have you all been rushed off your feet (like me) or have you found time to relax and enjoy the sunshine (if there’s been any your way?)? This week in the Life Diet Health kitchen there was lots going on! Double and treble our usual number for dinner on…
