Tag: food
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Energy Balls Three Ways
Keeping energy levels consistent throughout the week can be tricky. With many people dealing with high stress levels, insufficient sleep, and a diet which includes processed foods, chemicals and way too much refined sugar, it’s no wonder such a huge amount of us experience chronic low-level inflammation,. This in turn often develops into chronic disease such as diabetes,…
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Lemon & Almond Coconut Currant Cake
A gluten free, grain free, oil free, dairy free, paleo, and protein rich dessert that passes as a completely healthy snack too. Although it’s ‘free from’ a lot of things, this recipe certainly isn’t free from being delicious and full of nutrient-dense ingredients. Bake this in time for Easter for when all the chocolate is…
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Springtime Self Care | Pt.3: Coconut Oil + Coffee For All-Day Energy (and lots more….)
The use of coconut oil has grown incredibly rapidly over the past couple of years. From using it as a moisturiser, cleanser, or natural hair softener, to cooking with it and using it as an ingredient in vegan cooking; coconut oil is everywhere, and it seems it can be used for almost anything…. A wonderful…
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Healthy Banana Brownies
Genuinely healthy and packed with protein, magnesium and potassium – these brownies are the ideal post-exercise snack, and make for a totally satisfying yet ‘clean’ dessert too. This recipe is so easy, you’ll be able to prepare it in minutes, cook it whilst you’re having dinner, and devour the brownies hot from the oven…
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Vanilla, Coconut + Cashew Energy Balls
So, Spring is finally officially here, which often brings with it the motivation to get moving and spend some more time outside in the fresh air. If you’re planning some outdoor adventures, you’ve finally fixed your bike, you’ve unearthed those old running shoes, or you’re currently training for the London Marathon, it’s important to fuel your…
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Anti Inflammatory + Adaptogenic Latte #1
‘Adaptogen’ is a key buzzword for 2017, as there’s a big focus in the superfood world on them, with other notable adaptogens being ashwagandha, chaga, reishi, cordyceps (one of the best things I’ve found recently for boosting energy, strength and endurance before exercise!) and ginseng. Adaptogens are just as the name suggests; they help the…
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Super Simple Salsa
As the weather warms up and Spring and Summer get-togethers are planned, there’s always an occasion that calls for some kind of dip or side dish. Especially if you’re in a hurry, if you want something to dip your tortillas in, or if you need a topping for tacos, this recipe is perfect for…
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Mushroom Magic & Four Sigmatic
The association of Mushrooms with drugs and hallucinations, or with strange-looking fungus growing in unwanted places, means we haven’t been making the most of mushrooms in every-day life for the past few decades. But thats all about to change…. Thankfully, as we’re ‘rediscovering’ the benefits of natural superfoods and adaptogens, these nutrient-dense foods and elixirs…
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Make Your Own Pasta: Gluten Free, High Protein & Unprocessed!
If you’ve been abstaining from pasta for years due to the high carbohydrate content, the refined nature of the ingredients, or the fact that you always end up eating way more than the serving suggestion advises, then this recipe is definitely one to keep handy. With just two ingredients, this recipe couldn’t be more simple (or…
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Interview: Douglas McMaster & Brighton’s Silo
Sustainability, nourishing food, properly cooked, nutrient-dense, respectful of the environment, and respectful of the body: These are just a few of the principles behind the creations from Silo; the relatively recent café, restaurant, workshop space and ecologically sound environment to grace Brighton’s North Lanes. With up-cycled furniture and a passion for ‘zero-waste’, Silo is…
