This is a basic kale salad recipe which as a basic can be enjoyed in many ways. It can be an accompaniment to a main meal, a light lunch or bulk it up with potatoes, rice or quinoa. Here are a few little facts about the marvellous green warrior: Rich in Calcium: 1 portion (80g) of cooked kale contains 120mg!! Great source of folate, the naturally occurring form of folic acid in food. (Folic acid: rich in Vitamin B, supports a healthy…
Eat your carbs!! Yes, you heard right. If you want to become vegan and stay on this lifestyle then you mustn’t be afraid of carbohydrates! It may take you a while to get used to but good carbohydrates will be your saviour and they will keep you happy and healthy. Carbohydrates “ignite the fat burning flame”, i.e. to burn fat you need carbohydrates in the body. This was a quote and one of the most valuable points I took from…
If you’re new to Veganism then eating out might sound scary, but it’s really not. I promise. If you’re not comfortable asking the chef for special requirements, which is totally fine if you do feel confident, then here are a few little tips which will make eating out a much more pleasant experience for you 🙂 Check the menu before you go out : Some menus will specify what’s vegan and what isn’t, however if they don’t just check for foods…
You can’t get much better than a delicious bowl of Nicecream for breakfast and today I’m sharing with you this simple and in season delicious delight; Persimmon and Kiwi Nicecream !! For anyone who doesn’t know, Nicecream is simply frozen bananas blitzed into an Icecream consistency; it’s simply amazing. Being vegan or lactose intolerant doesn’t mean you have to cut Icecream out of your life, try Nicecream and once you start you won’t be able to stop. Vary your ingredients…
Don’t have much time but want something full of flavour, hearty and delicious? You need this Butter Bean and Kale Stew in your life!! I make this amount and save half for the next day but if you’re super hungry then eat it all. There’s no one stopping you, Lol! It’s low fat, high protein and faultless. As for measurements, I sort of make it up as I go depending on what I’m fancying, i.e. add more passatta, more kale…
A winter warmer that’s delicious, healthy and perfect for Autumn time: Chocolate and Apple Oats 😊 I use a lot of banana in my foods because they’re filling, sweet and full of nutrients. If banana isn’t for you then this is perfect because there isn’t a banana in sight 😉 I also LOVE prunes in my oats because they’re delicious, super sweet, high in fibre and great for digestion! However if you aren’t keen on prunes either then you can…
Having just returned from an absolutely gorgeous holiday in Ibiza I returned to an empty fridge and a very sweet tooth! I needed to make something quick, simple and delicious to satisfy my sweet tooth with only limited ingredients. Then I remembered the cookies I tried from an Instagram page (EverydaySimpleHealth) and thought I would change the recipe slightly to adapt to my taste. All these ingredients are part of my store cupboard essentials so in 10 minutes I was able…