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Edible Christmas Gift: Chocolate Pretzel Bark

I am slightly obsessed with chocolate covered pretzels. They became my US airport treat, purchasing a pack when I flew home from America, and usually finishing the bag before touching down on UK soil. However, this habit had to stop when I started flying more...

Healthier Christmas Yule Log

Healthier Christmas Yule Log

Hands up if you love Christmas foods except the traditional puddings? ME, ME, ME. I'm not a fan of a Christmas cake, a Christmas pud or even the humble mince pie.  I actually made a veggie Christmas cake while I was working at Good Housekeeping that is one of my faves...

Performance Enhancing Beetroot Smoothies for Runners

Performance Enhancing Beetroot Smoothies for Runners

I've wanted a Vitamix for years, ever since seeing them in action when I was working at Good Housekeeping Magazine. We had one in the GH kitchen but sadly it was slightly out of my budget (and kitchen space) to have one at home. There is one on my wedding list...

5 Healthy Quick Breakfasts for Fuel on the Go

5 Healthy Quick Breakfasts for Fuel on the Go

I know the drill. You set your alarm for the latest possible time that you can get up, scrabble around to pick up your workout/work outfit, then dash out of the door without time for brekkie - you can always pick up a coffee and croissant on the way… Not anymore....

Homemade Smoothie Lollies

Homemade Smoothie Lollies

I love ice creams by the pool, but lets face it, a daily poolside double-caramel magnum isn't the healthiest. To combat my ice-cream addiction I decided to create my own healthy versions and they couldn't be easier. These began life as my breakfast smoothie bowl, but...

Spiralized Beetroot, Apple and Goat’s Cheese Salad

Spiralized Beetroot Apple and Goat’s Cheese Salad The spiralizer is transforming healthy eating, pasta doesn’t just have to be for carb-loading anymore. You can transform your old favourite pasta dishes into veggie filled new classics. This dish mixes spiralized...

Performance Enhancing Beetroot Smoothies for Runners

Performance Enhancing Beetroot Smoothies for Runners

I've wanted a Vitamix for years, ever since seeing them in action when I was working at Good Housekeeping Magazine. We had one in the GH kitchen but sadly it was slightly out of my budget (and kitchen space) to have one at home. There is one on my wedding list...

Avocado & Coriander Hummus with Toasted Protein Chips

Avocado & Coriander Hummus with Toasted Protein Chips

This year I'm in University three days a week, with full days from 10am to 5pm (which makes a difference to our 9am-6pm days). There aren't a lot of great places nearby to get lunch, and on a student/freelance budget, I don't want to spend a lot of money on gross...

5 Healthy Quick Breakfasts for Fuel on the Go

5 Healthy Quick Breakfasts for Fuel on the Go

I know the drill. You set your alarm for the latest possible time that you can get up, scrabble around to pick up your workout/work outfit, then dash out of the door without time for brekkie - you can always pick up a coffee and croissant on the way… Not anymore....