Food and exercise are the foundation of weight loss so here are some food hacks to put you ahead! Food was always something that I struggled with and sometimes it can be difficult not to fall back into old habits and fall off the food wagon. These are a few of the ways I found […] Read more…
Low-Fat Strawberry & Peach Sorbet
Sorbet is a diverse and low-fat alternative to ice-cream which makes it the perfect dessert if you are on a diet or watching what you eat. The fruit adds some natural sugar and also contributes towards your 5 a day. As a light dessert it is also perfect if you are an evening runner (I […] Read more…
Leftover Egg Yolk Recipes
Anyone who knows me will know I am a lover of eggs, these diverse little things are great ingredients and yet tasty on their own (not many foods have this bragging right!) also they are chocked full of protein and are good for you (in moderation). So, why am I bringing this up you ask? […] Read more…
Why You REALLY Should Be Drinking Water
Water? I hear you say “Blah Blah Blah water is boring, blah blah blah.” but I love the stuff. At home I genuinely drink it more than anything else (i’ll have smoothies, fruit juice etc too to mix it up occasionally but day to day it’s water all the way), when I say “oh water […] Read more…
Meals in the life of a vegan US college student
In the spirit of collaboration, I have gotten to know Jules; a great, vegan US college student who lives an incredibly different life from mine. Here is how she navigates eating as a vegan at college in a time where healthy eating is hard to come by – especially at college! She has been a […] Read more…
Perfect Professional Pancakes
Pancakes are great all year round and it has only been recently that I have started cooking them from scratch because I couldn’t get them right, either: They fell apart in the pan Got stuck Didn’t taste “Pancakey” enough (said the boys) They were too thick So after extensive research and a hell of a […] Read more…
10 Healthy Sugary Drink Alternatives
The little guy is drinking a lot of juices recently and since I am concerned about his teeth I have been looking at delicious sugary drink alternatives! This is just as important for adults too for both maintaining a healthy weight and dental/overall health. You know the kinds of drinks I am talking about: fizzy, […] Read more…
Traditional Indian Dessert Recipe – Phool Makhane ki Kheer
I asked Khushboo if there was any traditional dessert recipes she would like to share and she added the bonus of this healthier twist on an Indian Favourite! Over to her… *Guest Post* Kheer is, I think the most common and favorite dessert among Indians. Today I present Phool Makhane ki Kheer/Puffed Lotus Seeds Kheer […] Read more…
Matcha Chocolate Protein Bites
*Guest Post* This fabulous recipe was shared by Alicia Lewis at Kitchen Takeovers. Alicia aims to make “cooking fun, simple and achievable”. These bites would be perfect after a long run or a late night gym session so check out her recipe and get making! Truffles, energy balls, energy bites – call them what you […] Read more…
Low- Fat Mango and Orange Sorbet Recipe
So, a new favourite in our house is sorbet! it is a healthy alternative to dessert if you have a sweet tooth and are watching the calories. It is also packed full of fruit so a great way to squeeze in 1 of your 5 a day. This low-fat sorbet recipe is even healthier and […] Read more…