It’s so important to eat healthy foods that are packed full of vitamins and minerals; they provide energy for everyday tasks and also contribute towards your weight loss. I’ve chosen 5 of my favorite superfoods that will boost your health and make you look and feel wonderful. 1. Quinoa is a grain that is packed [...]

Can you believe it, we only have 19 days until Christmas day! Wow, where has the year gone? It’s very exciting though; definitely my favourite time of year. Have you done all of your Christmas shopping yet? I’ve only bought one present so far for my mum, quite a few more to go. It’s lucky [...]

With thanksgiving just around the corner I wanted to share with you a wonderful Smoothie perfect for this time of year. If you have a juicer then you can also make this Smoothie recipe (just up the ingredients a little) and then warm it on the stove for a lovely winter warmer. As you peel [...]

As Halloween is almost upon us! Instead of the usual unhealthy versions of the classic Halloween foods. I’ve put together one of my personal favourite recipes to help you enjoy this spooky time but without the calories getting scarily high! Mwhahahahah… This quick, easy and healthy recipe is packed with goodness and tastes AMAZING! Pumpkin [...]

I went for an autumn walk in the countryside this weekend, for a bit of gentle exercise and to clear out the cobwebs ready for the week ahead. Walking is free and can be done anywhere so get out and strut your stuff at least 3 times a week for at least 30 mins. Results: [...]

This gluten free recipe is quick and easy to make. It’s perfect for a family treat or for entertaining this autumn. Healthy Gluten Free Apple Crumble Recipe Serves 6 Ingredients: 4-5 cooking apples, peeled and sliced ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup (gluten free) plain flour ½ cup (gluten free) rolled oats ½ cup organic [...]

My healthy French toast recipe is not only incredibly tasty but also one of my favourite things to have for breakfast on a weekend. That’s exactly what I did on Saturday morning, and enjoyed it with a cup full of blueberries and strawberries on top. It’s so delicious that I wanted to share it with [...]

I am always being asked for this quinoa & raw veg salad recipe which is featured in my Recipe Book, so I thought I’d put it on here for you to use and enjoy. Serves 1 – Calories 385; Saturated Fat 0.6g; Carbohydrates 73.9; Protein 13.7 per serving Ingredients: ½ Cup quinoa ½ Cup red [...]

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 [...]

Who here thinks you have to give up pizza to stick to a healthy diet? Well you may just want to hug me if you’re a pizza lover because you don’t have to give up your beloved pizza to follow a healthy diet! Try this nutrition packed healthy pizza recipe which I enjoy every few [...]

When you think of the warmer weather, do you think of less clothing and showing off more of your body?… Having a toned and FIT body is all very good but there is so much more to the warmer months and it must start with what foods you put into your body on a daily [...]

It’s always a good idea to have a simple salad recipe to hand so you can ‘throw’ it together to take out on the go or when entertaining. This particular salad is perfect whether you’re taking it to work for lunch, serving as a picnic dish or as an evening meal. Simple Tuna and Spinach [...]

How are you with creating ‘healthy weight loss’ lunches? I know I used to find it so tough… I always thought that you needed to spend lots of time in the kitchen preparing the perfect lunch. Well how wrong was I! These lunches only take 10 to 15 minutes to prepare and they’re perfect to [...]

The majority of my lunches are eaten on the go and today was no exception. This is one of my favourite fat burning lunches, not only is it yummy but it’s very convenient Everything can be put straight into lunch boxes and then placed into a cool box which I keep in my car. 6 [...]

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 [...]

With Christmas only around the corner now I have started to seriously consider what I want to buy my family and friends. So I thought I’d share some super ideas of Christmas gifts that have a sprinkle of fitness and health included. After all, the gift of good health is probably the best gift you [...]

Vegetable and Lentil Dhal Recipe Serves 4 Prep time – 15 minutes Cook time – C20 minutes Ingredients: Oranic as much as possible 1 Large white onion – Roughly chopped 2 Large garlic cloves – Finely chopped 1 Large red chilli – Deseeded and chopped 1 Medium butternut squash – Peeled and cut into chunks [...]

Fall (or Autumn as we call it here in England) has arrived which means that All Hallows Even (Halloween) is upon us! So, I wanted to give you a couple of scary treats this week as It’s not just the kids that should get to enjoy the fun and special time of the season. This [...]

Papaya, pineapple, coconut and lime mocktail © (Great for entertaining or a lazy afternoon sip) Try this great tasting, refreshing and impressive ‘m’ocktail as a healthy alternative to your usual alcoholic beverage. Packed with vitamins and you can also enjoy it with the kids! Serves 4 – Chill 4 glasses Ingredients: 1 large papaya, 500ml [...]