I am partial to a cookie – who’s not? Firm on the outside, soft on the inside, the perfect cookie melts in your mouth whilst the taste buds are bombarded with sweet deliciousness. Continue reading “Oat and raisin cookies”
Tag: gut health
Mediterranean lentils with charred asparagus
One of the main objections I hear from people about moving to a whole-food plant-based diet is that they don’t have time to cook from scratch every day. Or, if they have a chronic health condition like an autoimmune disease, they don’t have the energy due to fatigue. These are both real problems for many people. Creating healthy, nourishing meals doesn’t have to be complicated though. Continue reading “Mediterranean lentils with charred asparagus”
Rhubarb Eve’s Pudding
This is one of my favourite simple desserts – easy to make and always tasty. I only found out recently it had a proper name though – Eve’s pudding. Continue reading “Rhubarb Eve’s Pudding”
‘Superfood’ bread
Bread is such a staple food all round the world. Indeed, humans have been eating some form of bread for at least 14,400 years. That’s still during hunter gatherer times prior to farming. Continue reading “‘Superfood’ bread”
Black bean chocolate brownies
Everyone loves a chocolate brownie, but is one made with beans going a bit far? The first time I heard about people adding beans to cake I really wasn’t convinced. However, the proof is in the pudding (or brownie) as the saying goes Continue reading “Black bean chocolate brownies”
Warming carrot and lentil soup
The sudden change in temperature has come as a bit of a shock. Only a few weeks ago, I was out and about in London one evening in only a light jacket commenting on how warm it was for November. That feels a long way away from this morning when I had to spend some time defrosting the car to get to an appointment! Continue reading “Warming carrot and lentil soup”
High fibre red lentil bread
I have been experimenting with different types of bread recipes recently. Despite my best efforts, my body just won’t tolerate ‘normal’ bread recipes. Even sourdough doesn’t seem to like me, no matter how much I try to convince myself it does! Continue reading “High fibre red lentil bread”
Raw blueberry lemon tarts
The weather this year has produced abundant amounts of fruit, particularly berries. Which is wonderful for both taste buds and bodies! Continue reading “Raw blueberry lemon tarts”
Tasty breakfast salad
Salad for breakfast? Have I gone bonkers? Well, maybe, but not about food 😉 . All this early Spring sunshine has moved my mind away from warming comfort foods like soups and stews to something a little more vibrant and refreshing. Continue reading “Tasty breakfast salad”
Healthy banana breakfast bars
Whilst I’ve included ‘breakfast’ in the name of this recipe, these tasty whole food bars can be enjoyed any time of the day. Packed full of gut loving ingredients like oats and seeds these moreish bars are naturally sweet and so filling they’ll keep you going for hours! Continue reading “Healthy banana breakfast bars”
