We went away to Catalyst festival this weekend; our first time camping as a family. These were two oil blends that I took ready diluted as I knew we would definitely need them. DigestZen/ZenGest: – before leaving home, my kids rolled some of this on their tummies and wrists, and took a good sniff of … Continue reading
Diffusing this lovely duo this afternoon. (Another one of my favourite diffuser blends!) I’ve not been feeling 100% today, so thought I’d use this cleansing combo to give me a boost! On Guard: – supports healthy immune and respiratory function – protects against seasonal threats – purifies the air (and smells amazing!) Lemon: – cleanses … Continue reading
It’s all about the berries this morning! I’m currently battling the sugar cravings again, and it’s a real struggle. We need to listen to our bodies, but also be able to recognise when our bodies are taking through an addiction, and make wise choices instead. Banana, strawberries, blueberries and coconut milk. Lots of goodness in … Continue reading
Serenity – a restful blend of Lavender Flower, Cedarwood, Ho Wood Leaf, Ylang Ylang Flower, Marjoram Leaf, Roman Chamomile Flower, Vetiver Root, Vanilla Bean Absolute and Hawaiian Sandalwood. I will be diffusing this in my bedroom this evening to help me to sleep well. You can either diffuse it, or put a few drops on … Continue reading
Eat the rainbow every day 🌈 Every colour has a provides a different range of nutrients, so eat as wide a variety as possible. Red Red fruits and vegetables, such as raspberries, tomatoes, guava, watermelon, red cabbage, kidney beans, cherries, strawberries and beets, are likely to be rich in the antioxidants lycopene and anthocyanins. … Continue reading
This morning it felt like a cloud had lifted! I still wasn’t too keen to get up, but I had some motivation to do some exercise, and have some hot lemon water. The sun is shining, and that makes a huge difference. This breakfast bowl feels like it has a little bit of sunshine in … Continue reading
Hmm, why does every blog post need to have a title? Does just the date count?! I have started cutting another lino piece. I had a couple of days where I managed to get ahead a little, so I am making good progress so far! I like detailed designs, but they do take so long … Continue reading
It’s January. It’s winter. It’s cold. I don’t enjoy winter time. Yes, there are some nice things, like frosty mornings when everything sparkles, and the occasional snowy flurry, but mostly in England it is cold, damp, dark and dreary. I wake up in the morning and just want to stay in bed. Healthy eating in … Continue reading
I have been trying to stick to mainly vegetables in juices and smoothies, with an 80/20 ratio of veg to fruit. Some days though, you just need a little extra sweetness to get you going in the morning. I started some power plate sessions in November, and today was my first session of the new … Continue reading
I have an amazing, foolproof recipe for ginger cake that has always been my go-to recipe…until cutting out gluten and refined sugar. It was full of sugar, treacle and syrup, and coated in more syrup. I have really missed it, so I had a go at making a ginger cake today that contained less refined … Continue reading
I found this funky looking fruit in the shops this week. I had no idea what it was, so I bought it. The label said it was a Yellow Pitaya. This is the inside, and as you can see it looks a lot like a dragon fruit. … Continue reading
Sometimes you just want something sticky, stodgy and chocolatey to eat. I confess that I am a comfort eater, so I try to find recipes that bring comfort without all the bad stuff. These brownies are lovely and squidgy, really chocolatey, and have an amazing icing on top. You have … Continue reading
For this smoothie I was just using up some things from the fridge so it is a bit of a strange mix. Banana, strawberry, raspberry, carrot and lemon! I added a bit much water so it was more like a juice than a smoothie in consistency, but it was still nice.
These are my most baked item at the moment. My husband loves them for work as they are very filling due to their high protein content. They are usually gone within a couple of days. These cookies are great as they are so quick and easy to make. Ingredients: 1 … Continue reading
Sometimes a salad just isn’t going to cut it. For those days when you want something a bit more filling and comforting, an omelette is a quick and easy fix. Add a load of veg and you have a hearty, healthy lunch. For my omelette I fried off some … Continue reading
These muffins are easy enough to make in the morning for breakfast. They are lovely eaten warm, and you could even spread some butter on them too! They are also great for packed lunches and after school snacks. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups oats 1 cup plain … Continue reading
I have not found a nice gluten free granola anywhere. It really is very easy to make, although pricey when using just nuts and seeds. If you are OK with oats then you could always bulk it out with some oats. The ingredients listed below are just an example of quantities … Continue reading
Making tasty meals from scratch really isn’t that hard, you just need things in stock! I have a large selection of spices in my cupboard, and I don’t really know what I’m doing with them most of the time, but having a look at a few recipes for inspiration can help. I rarely have all … Continue reading
Another smoothie bowl. I absolutely love the colour of this one. These really do take as long to make and photograph as they do to eat, but it’s good fun. This smoothie was banana, strawberry, raspberry, celery and cucumber. On top there are chia seeds, freeze dried apple, blueberries and a few baby salad leaves … Continue reading
So, smoothie bowls are a thing, a very beautiful and creative thing, and I just had to join in with the fun! A smoothie bowl is quite simply, a smoothie in a bowl. The bonus is that you have a large surface area on which to sprinkle and arrange a whole host of delicious goodies. … Continue reading
Today I had planned on having prawn salad for lunch, but a cold salad wasn’t too appealing by the time it got to lunch, as I have been feeling the cold lately. I decided to do a bit of a stir fry with them instead. I added a bit of chilli to add to the … Continue reading
Today it is cold and wet outside, and I’m not feeling 100%. I needed something warm and filling, healthy comfort food. Soup usually ticks all those boxes, and homemade chicken soup is great for fighting off those winter bugs! I had a chicken carcass in the fridge from our roast a couple … Continue reading
My first juice in ages! I wanted something simple and refreshing to ease me back into juicing. Ingredients: – 1 carrot – 1 apple – 1 stick of celery – 1/3 cucumber – small piece of fresh ginger
For today’s breakfast I needed something sweet and filling – fruit and oats seemed like a good option. Soak the oats in water before adding to the smoothie or it can be rather bitty. Ingredients: – 2 bananas – 1/2 cup raspberries – 1/2 cup strawberries – 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt – 1/2 cup soaked … Continue reading
Yes it’s been another two months since my last post. I’m still pretty tired out with looking after children and being pregnant, so some things get left behind. My eating still hasn’t been the best over the last two months, and I have given in to sugar again 😦 With the weather being a bit … Continue reading
So, my first post for a good while! I found out mid December that I was expecting baby number 4! Shortly after, the morning sickness kicked in and that was that. Fortunately my lovely hubby was around for the worst of it to help out with, well, everything really! Feeling sick meant my regular eating habits … Continue reading
Salt dough is great for children and adults alike. Simple to make, easy to use and you can get some great results. This salt dough had plenty of mixed spice added for a real Christmassy feel. My youngest child had fun just playing with the salt dough, while the older ones enjoyed cutting out shapes. … Continue reading
One junk food that I still keep getting cravings for is pizza! The flyers that come through the door every week don’t help either. I decided to try having a go at making cauliflower crust pizza, as I have seen it floating around on pinterest, and it looks … Continue reading
Making healthy, filling lunches for my husband while he’s at work can be difficult. There are only so many salads that he wants to eat! Today I have put together brown rice and mixed vegetables. Yummy and colourful! Brown Rice is extremely good for you, compared with white rice which has very few benefits. The … Continue reading
If you are weaning yourself off sugary breakfast cereals, or sugar in tea and coffee, this is a great breakfast to curb your sugar cravings in the morning. Berries contain natural sugars, but are also loaded with vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants, as is honey. Seeds provide healthy fats and protein. Ingredients; – 1 banana … Continue reading
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