If you’re wondering whether eating carrots in excess can turn your skin orange, you’re not wrong…it can! It’s known as carotenemia but the good news is that it’s harmless.
As a one-ingredient spread, ie. just peanuts, it’s absolutely healthy and indeed, this is its healthiest form. At the other end of the spectrum, where it’s loaded with more oil, sugar, salt and artificial flavourings and preservatives, it’s most certainly in its least healthy form and this does, of course, change the nutrient profile.
A combination of kale and courgette takes this nutritious combo to another level of flavour and vibrancy when making a soup! This creamy kale and courgette soup is delicious, flavoursome, nutrient dense and very easy to prepare. With it’s super green colour, you know you’re getting plenty of antioxidants; the perfect winter warmer to ward off the sniffles.
I’m a huge freezer fan! I regularly bulk cook meals and freeze in portions as well as freezing specific meals that I’ve half prepared or fully cooked in advance. However, I also hate waste and I will always opt to freeze rather bin most leftovers.
As we come to the end of January, this may also coincide with the end of “Dry January” for you? Traditionally January has evolved over recent years as a one-month booze-free challenge, that helps to reset, not only the excesses of the festive period before but also, in some cases the relationship with alcohol in general.
It is not difficult to over-estimate the importance of proteins; we need protein for virtually every process that takes place in the body.
Losing weight doesn’t automatically mean you need to embark on a strict strategy that involves eliminating foods and restricting your choices. I’ve seen it over and over…making a major overhaul to your diet and eating habits may certainly work in the short term and you will probably lose weight at the outset but it isn’t […]
Whist some scientific studies will identify health benefits associated with moderate alcohol consumption, many others will report an increased risk of developing diseases such as cancer or liver disease.
This tasty pearl barley risotto recipe ticks all the boxes; quick and simple to make and highly nutritious. Not only does it provide 3 different vegetables to notch up your veggie intake, but is is also an excellent protein rich meal. Replacing the traditional rice for a pearl barley risotto, along with protein rich mushrooms […]
Going vegan is very popular and not without reason; eating more plants and less meat can certainly provide health benefits.