I used to bake this particular recipe a lot when I was younger as a special treat. In its original form it’s decadent, rich chocolate and full of sugar! I remembered the recipe recently and decided to give it a makeover to make it gluten and dairy free and much lower in sugar. The result […]
This week Jada-Virginia shares her thoughts on starchy carbohydrates focusing on the fact that not all carbohydrates are created equal. Over to Jada-Virginia…. Not all vegetables are created equal. There, I said it! Potatoes and cassava simply do not do the same things to our bodies… Lockdown has invited many of us to slow down […]
After all that’s happened this year it’s great to welcome back Jada Virginia-Surpin to the blog as she explores various aspects of nutrition and wellbeing. This time she starts with a look at plants that you can find in and around your home that are nutritional powerhouses. Over to Jada-Virginia… Eat the Fruits of Your […]
Warning – These cookies are addictive! One is just not enough as we found out when I made them for the first time. My first attempt went a bit awry as I used the wrong quantity of flour resulting in flat cookies that were more like biscuits, but boy did they taste amazing! Undeterred I made […]
Let’s face it life gets busy, particularly when you have a family. Getting veggies into them can also be a challenge so finding ways of ‘disguising’ them can help enormously. That’s where my Bhaji Bites come in. I’ve taken classic onion bhajis and simplified them so they are quick and easy to make and taste […]
IMPORTANT NOTICE The information in this article is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, or consider that you might have been exposed to the coronavirus, follow the advice of your health authority [the UK’s NHS advice is fairly detailed and useful […]
There is plenty you can do to support your immune system so you become more resilient, reduce your risk of becoming ill and support your immune system to do work effectively if you should become ill. Food is a great starting point. This lamb jalfrezi is not only super simple and tastes delicious it’s packed […]
I love crisps, but they’re not the greatest of things to eat! That’s not to say I don’t indulge occasionally, but for the rest of time I wanted something with that lovely crunchiness that are also healthy. A friend recommended I try flax crackers. Well I’m hooked (as is hubby – so you know they […]
Jada-Virginia Surpin brings one of her favourite recipes to help us transition from warming winter stews to a colourful, flavourful ratatouille bringing a touch mediterranean sunshine to pre-Spring days. As we move into February, the promise of Spring beckons, approaching nearer every day. In the meantime, we still need to keep warm and make it […]
The role of the lymphatic system in fat homeostasis The lymphatic system is a filtration system closely tied to the function of vasculature. It filters blood plasma, draining organic and inorganic waste from the blood and cleaning lymph fluid. very forthcoming topic in all health-related disciplines. Previously, the obstacle to research in this field has […]