These healthy turkey burgers are delicious served with a salad, but if you’re wanting to simulate the whole burger experience you can create the look and feel of a burger bun in a very healthy way using oven baked portobello mushrooms – which makes a deliciously healthy turkey burger without a bun. (makes 4 burgers) … Read More
Serves 5 Coconut oil, for greasing 100g rolled oats 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon ½ lemon, zested 1 apple, cored and diced 150g cranberries 2 eggs 300ml coconut milk For the topping 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp maple syrup 150g pecans, roughly crushed Preheat the oven … Read More
A fast healthy chicken tikka recipe for those on the go This delicious recipe is easy to prepare and make and is ideal for those looking for a quick, tasty health fix. The healthy chicken tikka recipe is best served with cauliflower rice or quinoa as opposed to traditional sides like white rice. Ingredients (SERVES … Read More
A low carb meal that is both satisfying and healthy, this superquick courgetti spaghetti recipe makes for a great meal for those looking to cut down on carbohydrates. Ingredients 1 large courgette, washed and spiralized 1 clove of garlic, diced 2 slices bacon 1 or 2 eggs (depends on hunger) 1/3cup grated Parmesan Method In … Read More
Here is a recipe for Red Cabbage from The Penguin Freezer Cookbook which makes a lot of sense. When I buy red cabbage its always more than I need, I shred it into my salads in small quantities and it is always in danger of getting past its best before I’ve used it all. As … Read More
This salad is a great way of using up left over turkey and makes an attractive, healthy and delicious lunch option to counter all the richness of traditional Christmas food. The chestnuts make a great addition to this salad, adding some sweetness which is always lovely with cold meat.You can buy prepared chestnuts in the supermarket and they … Read More
This is a take on traditional Greek Salad but it is made with Tofu rather than Feta Cheese. This makes it suitable for a vegan diet or a detox diet or for those who are allergic or intolerant to dairy. Ingredients (choose organic where possible)(Serves 4)Salad Ingredients450g (1 Ib ) Ripe, vine tomatoes cut into … Read More
With the right ingredients and served with the right sides, curry can be a really healthy option. Serve with brown rice and green vegetables or a tomato, cucumber and yogurt salad. Ingredients(Serves 2 very hungry people or 3 not so hungry)2tsp of coconut oil 1 onion peeled and chopped1 thumb nail of chopped fresh ginger1clove of garlic … Read More
This dahl recipe is packed with great nutrients: Lentils for fibre and protein, carrots for beta-carotene and vitamin C, onions for flavonoids and turmeric for its anti-inflammatory properties. This Dahl is the perfect low GL food and can be served on its own or with rice and I love it along side salmon and green vegetables. Ingredients2 … Read More
If I’m in on a Friday night I quite often treat myself to fillet steak. I used to have it with a cream and peppercorn sauce but always felt that the double cream wasn’t the healthiest of choices. I then discovered Salsa Verde which is olive oil based and full of delicious herbs, its absolutely divine … Read More
This recipe for Teriyaki Salmon will have an anti-inflammatory effect so will be great for both the heart and the skin. Serving with brown rice and some colourful steamed vegetables should enhance the effect too. Turmeric has amazing anti-inflammatory properties so always put some in with your rice, it will give it a lovely yellow … Read More
This recipe is low GL and includes red, yellow, green, purple and white vegetables so providing the health benefits of all five colour groups Ingredients Serves 2 2 salmon fillets 1 tsp coconut oil or olive oil for the teriyaki sauce 2 tbsp tamari or soya sauce 2 tbsp mirin (Japanese rice cooking wine) 4tsp … Read More