CLEMENTINE CAKE After the Gingerbread protein cookies that I shared couple of days ago, today I am sharing a healthier Xmas cake made with clementines. If you thought that desserts are unhealthy and that if you want to lose weight you have to give them up, I am here to tell you the good…
GINGERBREAD PROTEIN COOKIES The winter holidays are quickly approaching, and with them we look forward family time, joy, presents, and decadent desserts. Before we know, January comes, and we realise that we are 4 pounds heavier. It is difficult to say no to desserts, and they contain an incredible quantity of sugar, which can…
BEETROOT TART TATIN As a female, I always try to find ways to include more Iron in my diet, particularly around menstruation due to the blood loss. One of the best sources of plant-based Iron is beetroot, a versatile ingredient that we can cheaply find in UK, that can be used for sweet or…
CHICKPEA FALAFEL PANCAKES When it comes to breakfast, we need something filling and nutritious to get us throughout the morning without energy dips. I am more of a sweet breakfast type of person, however a warming savoury one for the weekend is just what I need. So, last weekend I experimented a bit…
SUMMER GAZPACHO Are these hot summer days leaving you grasping for cooler foods? Forget the ice cream, this gazpacho is what you are looking for, it is nourishing, fresh and tasty. It is packed with powerful nutrients: the lycopene (present in tomatoes) aids the body counteract the harmful effects of UV rays; the…
ADAPTOGENIC HOT CHOCOLATE I occasionally find myself in need of a little comfort drink around mid-morning or mid-afternoon, but I have been trying not to rely on caffeine. What has that left me with? Sometimes I go for turmeric latte, but I really crave variety, so I thought why not trying hot chocolate? Being…
CHANA MASALA MY WAY It’s nutritious, it’s warming, it’s delicious, I cannot have enough of it. This is my version of the popular Indian dish that I love so much, with some extra veggies added (just because I am a nutritionist, and I am obsessed with vegetables). Chickpeas are an excellent source of fibre,…
THE POPULAR AYURVEDIC GOLDEN MILK Also known as turmeric latte, it has been used in ayurvedic tradition for centuries, but only in the last few years has gained popularity in the West as an alternative to coffee and tea. Ayurveda supported the use of golden milk as a wellness tonic to calm and strengthen…
CRUNCHY KALE CHIPS Kale is an amazing vegetable to eat during the winter months and it has become quite famous as healthy food, for good reasons. Kale is part of the so-called cruciferous vegetables, along with broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, radish, leeks and many more. It is very nutrient dense, with a 50gr serving…
SPINACH, KALE, PEA AND MINT SOUP When I think about Autumn I think about cold weather and shorter days, but on the positive side, I like to walk in the park and marvel in front of the beautiful colours. Another great thing about autumn is that I can eat soups daily! Soups are an…