OVERNIGHT OATS: 3 recipes in 1 For so many years I used to skip breakfast and go without eating anything until lunchtime, but then I would eat continuously until dinner time. I was constantly craving sweets and carbs and I thought that I just had a sweet tooth. Now I know that by skipping…
CREAMY SALMON An easy and very tasty recipe that is also healthy. Does it sound unachievable? Think again, because you will love this recipe! As with all my recipes, this Creamy salmon is dairy free, gluten free and packed with nutrients. Instead of using butter or cream, I choose coconut milk instead. Although coconut…
CHOCOLATE ENERGY BALLS During the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (the last half before bleeding) is very common to experience sweet cravings. This is because of the hormonal fluctuations, particularly around oestrogen and progesterone. During this phase, if you are suffering from PMS, is best to limit the consumption of high sugar foods,…
COURGETTE NESTS Breakfast is often the most difficult meal of the day. In UK, one in four people skip breakfast most days, which results in eating high sugar foods throughout the morning and poor eating habits. The reason why people skip breakfast is either because they are too busy to cook, or because they…
MOLASSES COOKIES Let’s make cookies! Yes, because desserts can be part of a healthy diet, when we pay attention to sugar content and portion size. Today I am sharing my molasses cookies, a very old recipe that was developed in the XIX century as a variant of the gingerbread cake. Molasses is an interesting…
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,…
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…
PUMPKIN AND CHICKPEAS SOUP This is a warming soup, perfect for that cold weather that makes you stay indoors all day. This soup is made with ingredients that can be harvested in winter time, so you can find them cheaply in the supermarket. I want to post a recipe that is fool proof, but…
GLUTEN FREE PIZZA Serve: 2 Time: 40 minutes Difficulty: easy INGREDIENTS 250gr gluten free self-rising flour 250gr organic plain Greek yogurt 100ml passata Toppings of your choice (I like mushrooms, peppers, olives and served with rocket) METHOD -Pre-heat over at 200C -Place the flour and the yogurt in a bowl, mix it with…