For people who have an interest in healthy eating it may come as no surprise that chickpeas and other beans are being used in place of standard dessert ingredients but for the general population it sounds insane. If you are somebody who bloats easily from grains or is trying to stay clear of gluten then … Continue reading Chickpea Blondie Bars
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Veganuary: My approach to a plant-based diet
I've dabbled with veganism on and off over the last few years. It was a means of making myself feel better after falling very ill and helped me to regain energy and weight that I had lost suddenly. I've been attracted to the idea of the lifestyle ever since due to the apparent health benefits … Continue reading Veganuary: My approach to a plant-based diet
Protein Zucchini Oats (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
Porridge was always a winter staple for me when I was younger. Back then I would cook my oats in the microwave and top them with a few spoons of sugar. When I started to eat a bit healthier I would swap out the sugar for a teaspoon of honey. I never strayed from my … Continue reading Protein Zucchini Oats (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
Banana Bread Porridge (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)
This breakfast is the perfect way to start your morning! It tastes like dessert and is packed full of healthy ingredients to kick start your day. It is also a source of complex carbohydrates which will give you a steady release of energy throughout the morning! I have made this recipe plenty of times and … Continue reading Banana Bread Porridge (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)
No-Bake Oat Bars (Vegan, GF, DF)
Is it just me or does 3pm always leave you hangry? Even if I have a big lunch full of complex carbohydrates, healthy fats and protein I can never seem to escape a wicked case of the munchies in the afternoon. I often turn to a piece of fruit or something that will give me … Continue reading No-Bake Oat Bars (Vegan, GF, DF)
Spicy Squash Soup (Vegan, Gluten Free, High Protein)
So it's officially soup season a.k.a. my favourite time of year! I'm that person who will happily eat soup throughout the summer but once autumn hits, its socially acceptable and I can happily eat it seven days a week. The only problem with soup from a nutritional standpoint is that it's usually low in protein … Continue reading Spicy Squash Soup (Vegan, Gluten Free, High Protein)
Rainbow Salad Recipe
Hello again and Happy New Year! I can’t believe how quickly Christmas went by and that we are already nine days into 2018. It’s great to see so many people trying to eat healthier and exercise more as part of their new year’s resolutions. My personal resolutions are to eat different coloured wholefoods and to … Continue reading Rainbow Salad Recipe
Fall Favourites: Beauty, TV & More
Would I really be a blogger if I didn’t do a favourites post? Um, I don’t think so! I’m not going to commit myself to doing a monthly favourites series simply because I don’t tend to stray from products I love very often so you’d just be seeing a lot of the same stuff over … Continue reading Fall Favourites: Beauty, TV & More
Fat Phobia: Does Eating Fat Cause Weight Gain?
Disclaimer: I do not intend to offend anybody by speaking about certain diets or by using the word ‘fat’. I am a strong believer that nobody knows their body better than themselves and happiness is more important than appearance once you have a clean bill of health. Low fat diets have become extremely popular within … Continue reading Fat Phobia: Does Eating Fat Cause Weight Gain?