The Soya Controversy
Soya milk has become very popular over the last few years as people try to find a healthy alternative to dairy milk. Soya based protein bars, soya nuts, cheese and yoghurt as also popular. But what is […]
Ninety percent of the United Kingdom are deficient in Vitamin D according to The National Diet and Nutrition Survey.
Many of us know that Vitamin D deficiency is associated with Ricketts and SAD syndrome but did you also know that it is associated with an increase risk of death from common cancers, heart disease, high blood […]
Christmas Pudding
Try this sugar-, gluten-, and dairy-free Christmas Pudding and see if anyone notices!!! Preparation: 30 minutes Cooking: 3-4 hours Serves: 6-8 1 large carrot, grated 120g ready-to-eat dried prunes, pitted, chopped 120g ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped 300g […]
Warm Chicken Soup
Keep your chicken bones from your Sunday Roast! This delicious chicken soup should keep you warm as the days get colder. Chicken bones are full of minerals particularly calcium so making stock from them is great for […]
Spiced English Apple Cake
This recipe was inspired by ‘The Holford Low-GL Diet Cookbook’ and I have added cinnamon which gives it a fantastic flavour and helps to balance blood sugar, a factor known to be associated with depression. Serves 8 […]
Roasted Autumn Fruits with Orange and Honey Sauce
This recipe is one of my oldest favourites and every time I serve it people receive it with a gasp of delight. Each individual spice can be tasted giving this dish a wonderful flavour. It was inspirited […]
Wild Salmon marinated in Middle-Eastern Spices
This is another dish inspired by the ‘Seasonal Kitchen’. The fish is rich in omega 3 oils to support mental health and spices which give this fish a fantastic flavour. Serves 4 4 tbs olive oil 1 […]
Nut and dill pâté with cranberry relish
This recipe was contains plenty of essential fatty known to help depression and anxiety. It is a wonderful alternative to a meat pâté yet just as rich, delicious and versatile. It was inspired from a recipe written […]
Gooseberry and Elderflower Fool
Gooseberries are in abundance at this time of the year and this is a favourite recipe that is a winner with Gooseberry lovers! Serves 6 500g (1lb) Gooseberries, topped and tailed 60g (2oz) butter 1 tablespoon Water […]
Riverford’s Beetroot, Goats Cheese and Green Bean Salad
Inspired by Riverford Organics, this is a very simple salad uses seasonal French beans and Beetroot. The contrast in colours and flavours makes this a delicious but simple lunch time salad. 300g mixed summer Salad Leaves 150g […]