As the weather gets colder these hearty lamb meatballs with a rich pepper and tomato sauce make a perfect dinner. Simple to prepare, packed with plenty of protein and the addition of courgette helps to keep the meatballs juicy whilst also adding some extra veg. Ingredients Directions
5 Ways to Stay Motivated During Winter
As the days get colder, shorter and darker (sob), often our first reaction is to chill in front of the tv, rather than smashing through our to-do list or making plans. Now we’re not saying it’s not okay to get cosy on a Sunday afternoon and have a Netflix marathon, […]
Rocky Road Bars
Sweet and chewy dried fruit, crunchy chopped nuts and crispy puffed rice, all wrapped in a rich dark chocolate blanket. Even if you don’t have a sweet tooth these rocky road bars are likely to become a firm favourite snack or dessert. Ingredients Directions
Paprika Chicken Salad
Salad doesn’t have to be boring! Paprika adds a sweet and spicy kick to lean grilled chicken breast and when accompanied by crispy leaves and greens and a creamy, lemon tahini dressing this is a great salad for any season. Makes 1 portion. Ingredients Directions
What’s better for you – sugar or artificial sweeteners?
In this blog, we will highlight the discussion around artificial sweeteners such as aspartame which, due to emerging research, is extremely popular at the moment. What are artificial sweeteners? Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes that provide sweetness without the added calories of traditional sugar. They are intensely sweet (over […]
Vitamin D: Sources, Benefits, Deficiency and Dosage
Why do we need vitamin D? Vitamin D, otherwise known as ‘the sunshine vitamin’ is synthesised by the body following sunlight exposure. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. It promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from our diets, making it essential for maintaining bone and muscle health (1, 2). […]