With the rise of plant-based milk in our supermarkets, seems cow’s milk is less popular than ever these days; consumption rates have dropped significantly in the last 20 years. There are many reasons for this including links with skin health, taste, allergies, lactose intolerance, ethics and the rise in popularity of alternatives.
Peaches that are soft and juicy and even past their best, are perfect to cook and making this healthy peach compote couldn’t be easier. A compote is simply a fruit that has been cooked down so it’s soft, thick and syrupy and utterly delicious!
Whenever we gather as a family in the Loire valley, I get to learn lots of new authentic dishes from my cousin, Linda who is not only an incredible cook but who also shares my passion for all things healthy! It’s wonderful to be able to work together and adapt some of our middle-eastern family classics to a healthier version.
Fresh high-quality extra virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest foods. Why? It’s a reasonably stable oil that’s rich in polyphenols; plant nutrients that provide antioxidants including Oleic acid, which can help fight inflammation.
Is it possible to stay healthy on holiday and stick to your healthy habits whilst away from your normal routine and faced with endless meals, alcohol and desserts galore?
It is not difficult to over-estimate the importance of proteins; we need protein for virtually every process that takes place in the body.
This delicious family classic has had a healthy makeover! My recipes are always nutrient dense and I never add refined sugar and so my secret to (…)
You’ll find that many nutrition and fitness practitioners will provide you with a meal plan for breakfast, lunch and dinner, which you can follow.
Embarking on a healthy eating plan requires a lot of time and effort at the outset; you’ll need to re-evaluate each meal choice and carefully consider exactly what food you will shop for, cook and eat.
My top line nutrition tip is to make varied balanced choices each meal, each day. After all, if you vary your foods, you vary your nutrient intake and that’s crucial for optimal health.
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