Hitting the gym after work? the kids have got a club to go to? or do you just have an extremely long day? Snacking regularly can stop you from overeating during meals and keeps you from those horrible hunger cravings! You should have 2 small snacks a day (excuses to eat? you’re welcome). The best […] Read more…
A Basic Meal Prep Introduction
Meal Prep can be intimidating, especially with all the social media hashtags, fitness guru’s and all-round health nuts but what does it actually mean and how can it help you? Meal prep isn’t just for the super fit and elite, everyday mums and dads can use it to stay on top of their lifestyle and […] Read more…
Cheats Honey & Banana Breakfast Yoghurt
For a healthy (and quick) breakfast yoghurt, try this cheat recipe! I try to experiment as much in the kitchen as I can, but since we have moved it has been ages since I posted a recipe and to be perfectly honest, this isn’t really one. It’s more of a cheats guide to healthier yoghurt […] Read more…
Pesto Turkey & Asparagus
Pesto turkey may sound like a strange combination but I promise you won’t regret it! Add this to your latest meal plan and it’s a fun, new and interest way to eat healthier lean meat. While doing the food shopping the other day I came across turkey mince and I honestly had no idea it existed! […] Read more…
Smoky Basil & Paprika Sweet Potato Wedges
I’m a lover of potatoes – there I said it, although I’ve drastically cut down I still love a good potato or chip when I get the chance and I never thought that a sweet potato would come close! Sweet potatoes are definitely a healthier alternative and they’ve definitely grown on me! The only downside […] Read more…
Meal Prep Soy Chicken & Vegetables
I have to say I am a bit of a meal prep fiend! If I don’t have healthy options in the fridge during the week then I am forever reaching for the takeaway menu because I am lazy! One of my current meal prep favorites is really simple and easy to make, plus it’s delicious […] Read more…
A Week of Healthy Smoothie Recipes
The husband and I have been on the smoothie kick, he has been my willing guinea pig and now we have settled into a bit of a routine with these smoothie recipes! I experiment with a new recipe, pop it in the freezer overnight and then first thing in the morning my husband takes it […] Read more…
14 Recipe’s For Quinoa Inspiration
One of my favourite things at the moment is quinoa! If you don’t know what that is, it is a grain-like seed that is full of protein so it is also great for vegetarians! It is very diverse which means you can have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner (or maybe even dessert) AND it’s good […] Read more…
Healthy Banana & Honey Flapjacks
As a runner, I am usually always hungry (as is the cycling husband) – that’s my excuse – so I have been looking at cheaper healthy alternatives to the snack bars that you buy in the supermarket so that we eat less of the processed stuff and sneak in some more goodness (plus I love […] 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…