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Sustainable Eating

June 13, 2018June 13, 2018Leave a comment

Sustainable living seems to be a new trend for 2018 and rightly so… we live on a beautiful planet, a planet in which we can help protect, so however we can protect it, is definitely worth considering. ‘Sustainable eating’ does not yet have an official definition however, there are lots of examples of good accreditation … Continue reading Sustainable Eating

The ‘F’ word

May 28, 2018June 1, 2018Leave a comment

Once upon a time in the world of nutrition fats were not just the 'f' word because of its spelling, fats were a big no no if you wanted to lose weight (I am talking the 90's era - we are way past this now... I hope) Fats are an essential nutrient in the diet, … Continue reading The ‘F’ word

Plant Based Diets

May 1, 2018May 1, 2018Leave a comment

The interest in plant based diets has dramatically risen in the past few years. With campaigns such as Veganuary and meat free Mondays it is no surprise plant based diets seem to be a lifestyle, conscious choice people are switching to. There are many reasons people may choose to follow a plant based diet, whether … Continue reading Plant Based Diets

Super Easy Smoothie Bowl

April 16, 2018April 17, 2018Leave a comment

Hi guys, Thank you for all your messages asking about the smoothie bowl I posted on Insta this morning! Smoothie bowls are to me literally what it says on the tin, my fave smoothie poured into a bowl so it really is that simple!   Ingredients: 1 banana 3 large handfuls of frozen blueberries 3-4 … Continue reading Super Easy Smoothie Bowl

Vegan Jack Fruit Curry Recipe

April 12, 2018April 12, 2018Leave a comment

Hi guys, Welcome to my first vegan recipe on the blog. I have been playing around with this recipe and I am finally ready to share, for vegans or none vegans this is a perfect, simple recipe for those that like a bit of spice.     Ingredients (4 servings) 1 onion 3 garlic cloves … Continue reading Vegan Jack Fruit Curry Recipe

Fibre and Gut Health

March 25, 2018Leave a comment

Hi Guys, You may have heard a lot recently about gut health and how fibre can lead to a happy gut. But is this just a new fad or is it something we should be considering... this two-part blog is here to explain what fibre is and how it relates to gut health. Spoiler alert … Continue reading Fibre and Gut Health

The truth about sugar…

March 18, 2018March 23, 2018Leave a comment

There is one nutrient that always seems to stand out as the bad guy and is continuously getting a bad reputation in the media, sugar! However, before you start cutting it out of your diet, let’s find out a little bit more about it.   What is sugar? There are around 56 possible names for … Continue reading The truth about sugar…

Munchin’ my way around Munich

February 18, 2018March 18, 2018Leave a comment

Hey guys! I have recently got back from a lovely, very cold weekend in Munich and what a wonderful city it is. As always I will be putting my favourite eating spots on here to save you scrolling through TripAdvisor and google for the best part of two hours (don't ask!)   To start the … Continue reading Munchin’ my way around Munich

Savoury Pancakes Recipe (topped with a poached egg of course!)

February 11, 2018March 18, 2018Leave a comment

Hi guys, Happy Pancake Day! I am a huge fan of sweet pancakes but I am an even bigger fan of brunch!! So last weekend I decided to swap my usual bread filled brunch with some pancakes and it was delicious. This is a very basic pancake recipe but great for adding things to. Adding … Continue reading Savoury Pancakes Recipe (topped with a poached egg of course!)

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Happy Monday!! Life is crazy busy at the moment which is great because I get bored easily but it means my yoga practise has taken a little hit 🧘🏼‍♀️ so any time I can just roll my mat out and stretch or turn my world upside down for a few minutes feels so good... just a little reminder that yoga doesn’t have to be a power hour, leave you sweaty or make you bendy it’s just meant to make you feel how you want it to make you feel 🤷🏼‍♀️💕 #yogi #headstand #yogapractise #yogapractisenotyogaperfect
Are you getting enough fibre? - Following on from my last post about the keto diet I thought it was important to talk about the importance of fibre which is part of the carbohydrate family - The current Government guideline for fibre consumption is 30g day. On average, UK adults are only consuming around 18g of fibre (60% of the recommended value) each day. If your current intake is below the Governments recommendation, then you may want to gradually increase this by eating foods that are high in fibre. - Foods rich in fibre: * Starchy foods such as porridge, oats, wholegrain breads pasta and rice, potatoes with skin on * Beans and pulses * A variety of vegetables such as broccoli, green beans, carrots, and sweetcorn * A variety of fruits such as banana, blackberries, and apples * Nuts and seeds such as almonds, chia seeds - Top tips: * Increase your fruit and vegetable intake aiming towards five 80g portions a day. An easy way to do this is by adding fruit to your porridge, cereal or toast in the morning * Aim for a variety of plant based foods for example add beans to your homemade soups or curries * Leave the skin on your vegetables and potatoes, not only does this make vegetable preparation easier, it helps towards your fibre intake * Keep hydrated; remember to drink the recommended 6-8 cups of water each day to help the fibre do its job - Fibre and gut health: Fibre is an essential nutrient for the normal functioning of the gut. Studies show that if we have an extra 7g fibre per day (if we are aiming for 30g / day) it can be associated with significant reduction in the risk of diseases such as reduced risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and bowel cancer. Fibre can also help with digestion, the NHS state that around 40% of people in the UK have at least one digestive issue at one time, whether that be abdominal pain, heartburn, or indigestion. #guthealth #fibre #keto #carbsarelife
WHAT IS THE KETO DIET? ... In a high fat nutshell! - - A high fat, low carbohydrate diet which can be anywhere between 50g down to 20g of carbs a day (around 10-20% of our recommended daily amount) - - When you are following a keto diet foods such as meat, eggs, nuts, cheese, oils are encouraged whereas grains, beans, lentils, sugary foods and potatoes aren’t. - - How it works - by significantly decreasing the amount of carbs in your diet the body switches from burning carbs for energy to primarily burning fat causing an increased level of ketones. Supporters claim it can help you to lose weight, control hunger and improve your health however, for weight loss there is no magic diet. Any diet where you are cutting calories/removing food groups such as carbs can lead to weight loss in the short term but it is hard to sustain. - - Side effects of the keto diet are low energy levels, sleep problems, digestive discomfort, poor exercise performance and ‘brain fog’ - - There is evidence that shows a carefully planned keto diet can be effective for epileptic patients but the claims of preventing different types of cancer is utter nonsense. - - SJ tips: - - • A keto diet should only be advised under professional guidance, 20g of carbs a day for a long period of time is not generally healthy and you may be excluding key vitamins, minerals and sources of fibre from of your diet which can affect a number of things including gut health. - - • If you find consuming less carbs works for you then great, no one diet fits all but please include more than 20-50g as your body and brain needs the fuel and fibre 💪🏼 - - •Lets get over the myth that carbs make you gain weight, if weight loss is your goal you can still consume them! Check out my blog in bio all about 🥔🥖🥨🍏 #ketodiet #highfat #lowcarb #nutritionmyths
First family photo in the beautiful Lake District 😍 🐾 #puppylove #lakedistrict #conistonwater #weekendvibes
Plantbased goodness for our work lunch today with 8 different plants included 🌱💕 #plantbased #fibre #thursdayvibes #healthyeating
Sometimes a little salad does the trick... I don’t post salads much as they are boring and cliche but I have been really enjoying them in this warmer weather 😍 - - I know I have been quiet on here during and post glasto mainly because I have had zero time but this weekend after my sports nutrition exam I will start writing up my portion size blog that you responded to needing more information on 💪🏼 it’ll be a gooden I promise #portionsize #5aday #glastoblues #salad
GLASTO 🎪 over and out ✌🏼 - - Another amazing year at @glastofest with the best company, amazing acts from djs to bands to 80s pop, the most delish food stalls and a semi phone detox from the outside world just so you can live in the glasto bubble will never get old, now straight back to reality 👩🏼‍💻 #glasto #glastonbury2019 #festivalvibes
When he eats, I eat 😂🐾 I am not a massive ‘food prep’ kind of girl but this chicken quinoa bake is so good and it’s a one pot recipe too! Link in bio for you guys and I’ve included a nutrition breakdown as a little extra 💕 Ps: it tastes better than it looks and avo is optional of course 🥑 #foodprep #mondaymotivation #nutritionzone #foodie #puppy
Omelette muffins for breakfast 😍 so easy to make and last in the fridge for 2-3 days! Just whisk eggs, peppers, spinach and spring onion (or any left over veg) in a bowl... lightly oil a muffin tin and bake for 10-12 minutes 💕🍳 #breakfastideas #proteinbreakfast #omelette #fridayfeels
Home from a lovely break away with the boyfs family feeling refreshed (even if a lot of white wine spritzers were consumed!) Ready for a productive few days with work and to cook in my own kitchen!! Fresh bedding and homemade cooking is the only good thing about coming home from holiday, right?! #happyhumpday #holidayblues #portugal

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