This energising banana smoothie recipe is a healthy alternative to you reaching for a sugary snack or a cup of coffee. The great thing is, you can make it in the morning and take it with you for during the day, just make sure that you keep it cool. Try this energising banana smoothie recipe [...]

I know that cravings can cause real destruction to your best intentions but you can overcome them using these craving control tips. One of the worst causes of cravings is an imbalance of chemicals in your body. This is the first thing you need to gain control of if you are to overcome the vise [...]

It’s understandable that you might assume any salad is a healthy, low fat option but I need to let you know that all salads are not created equal! A large Caeser salad can contain more fat and calories than a burger with cheese! You don’t have to miss out, try this alternative caesar salad recipe… [...]

Welcome to the Raw Food Made Simple virtual book tour. This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Karen Knowler ‘The Raw Food Coach’. Karen has over 14 years’ experience of eating raw and has been teaching, writing and coaching professionally on raw foods for over a decade. Going raw has so many benefits and [...]

Choosing to lose weight by leading an active lifestyle and eating natural wholesome foods can be difficult enough but when your partner is not supporting you in this transition, it can make things 10 times harder. They may say that they support you but when it comes to the crunch, it can feel like they are [...]

Trying to follow a complicated eating plan day in day out will eventually drive you completely nuts… There’s far too much useless advice telling you that you need to avoid dairy, wheat, fruit, certain vegetables…blah…blah…blah! (insert scream here) What do you do? Well you follow these Top 10 foods for health on a regular basis. [...]

I’ve received a number of questions recently regarding healthy eating, how often should you eat, how much, and what are the best foods for fat loss? If your idea of healthy eating consists of skipping breakfast, a ‘low fat’ sandwich for lunch and a plate full of pasta for dinner then you’re doing all forms [...]

It’s that time of year again where we eagerly await the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards. This year is extremely exciting as one of my favourite actresses; Natalie Portman has been nominated for Best Actress for her role as Nina in “The Black Swan”. Her preparation for this role began a year before shooting the [...]

Overeating is an easy thing to do but as easy as it is to pile your plate full of food it’s also possible to get control of this act which is helping make millions of people across the world overweight and living a less than fulfilling life! Under eating has been widely analysed and discussed [...]

Is emotional eating stopping you from fitting into your skinny jeans, getting a flat stomach and wearing your clothes with confidence? I have a friend who is in the process of going through a divorce and she confessed to me that she’s been using food to help her cope with all the stress. Emotional eating [...]

I spent last week at a forest retreat being pampered… It was wonderful to take time out for myself and also to catch up with family and friends. Despite being in a place where they have lots of outdoor activities to enjoy, there’s still so much food temptation and I still find it difficult at [...]

Healthy Leek and Potato Soup Recipe Try this nourishing healthy leek, potato and butter bean soup which I enjoy for lunch after a good workout or in the evening when it’s cold and rainy outside. The benefits Leeks and Potatoes are both packed with Potassium which is essential for the correct functioning of the heart. [...]

Oven Baked Teriyaki Salmon with Stir Fry Vegetables Interesting Super Food Information: Salmon is low in calories and saturated fat, yet high in protein and one of the tastiest, richest sources of omega 3 fatty acids; omega 3 are essential fatty acids which are important for your overall health. Salmon is also an excellent source [...]

I was tucking into my evening meal yesterday of Organic Salmon with Stir Fry Vegetables. It got me thinking, I can’t keep this delicious super food list from you so I want to share with you my top 5 favourite superfoods to include in your diet too! Can you hand on heart honestly say that [...]

“Emotional Eating” seems now to be part and parcel of our highly demanding lives but you can take control and put a stop to Emotional Eating for ever! Do you find it a struggle not to reach for some form of ‘comfort food’ every time you’ve had a bad day or someone’s caught you off [...]

I made one of my favorite healthy treat eats this morning and thought you might like to share in this tasty delight. So here’s my banana bread recipe so that you can enjoy a slice too. Personally I have a slice of my banana bread for breakfast with some (low fat) crème fresh and blueberries [...]

Over the years I’ve learnt not to reach for a donut or a packet of crisps when the hunger pangs hit. Instead these days I grab a piece of fruit with some nuts, which keeps me satisfied until my next meal… How about you? When do your hunger pangs usually kick in, mid morning or [...]