The food we put into our bodies is more than something enjoyable and delicious. Itâs the fuel that our bodies use to get us through each day. Of course, different foods are better for us than others. Some are packed with nutrients. Some are nutritionally devoid and often referred to as âjunk foodâ. If youâre … Read more
Protein is one of three macronutrients that is vital to effective functioning; along with carbohydrates and fats. Almost every cell in the body is made up of protein. So, not getting enough is a big deal. There is sometimes a concern that, without eating meat, it can be a struggle to get enough protein into … Read more
It is no secret that I love a good smoothie. In fact, I rely on smoothies a lot to get the nutrients that a hectic, busy lifestyle leaves me short on; being both vegetarian and a carer means that getting what I need can sometimes be a challenge. A chief one being fibre. Fortunately, there … Read more
Weâre all so busy that balancing our own needs, and our health, along with everything else can be daunting. Having a quick, easy way of getting the body what it needs can feel like the only reasonable course of action sometimes. Smoothies are fantastic for this! So, when I was invited by Indigo Herbs to … Read more
I have talked before about the difficulty with balancing the need for convenience at times with a desire to eat healthily and be environmentally-friendly. Ready meals can really ease the pressure of difficult days, but the downside is that plant-based options are sometimes limited, plus the packaging is often not very environmentally-friendly (too much plastic!) … Read more
If you want to start eating healthier but you are finding it hard, or if you know that you need to make some changes but you donât know where to start, here are 3 simple changes you can make right now to get you on your way… Drink Black Coffee I am not a coffee … Read more
Spring is just around the corner and while everybody is thinking about spring cleaning, Iâve been thinking about what I can do to âspring cleanâ my diet. Iâve already started reducing a number of sweet treats I have weekly and this has already helped me drop a few pounds. If you are looking to âspring … Read more
My story starts at the end of last year when I basically decided I had had enough of being tired all the time, being overweight and generally unhappy with myself. After some research I came across a weight loss program called Bright Line Eating which has a strict program of cutting out all unhealthy foods … Read more
Ok, my 10 favourite foods, meals and places to eat (in no particular order) are as follows: 1. Fruit and veg smoothies- not technically food but given I drink one daily for breakfast it made sense this would be at the top of my list! I generally throw in whatever fruit and veg we already … Read more