As we prepare ourselves for winter, it’s that time of year when boosting our child’s immunity becomes hot topic. As their immune systems are developing and their body is going through a huge ‘learning curve’, their systems can be tested by a wide range of different […]
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A Healthy Childhood – 1920’s Style
The modern world is overloaded with information and advice about all aspects of how to live. We can readily access research, our lives are filled with many distractions and the pressure to compete and succeed has become entrenched. Alongside all of these changes our diets have altered and […]
All bunged up?
It’s that time of year when everyone you speak to seems to have a cold or infection, has had one or is still struggling to shift it alongside that horrid excess mucus build up. It may be beneficial to avoid certain foods during this time and increase […]
Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
How often have we heard or used the sayings, ‘breakfast is the most important meal of the day’ or ‘you should breakfast like a king’? Are these statements founded in truth or have they simply just been used throughout generations to get children to eat up? Interestingly there […]
Moringa…the latest ‘superfood’
‘Superfoods’ are best described as nutritionally dense foods that may offer significant benefits as we strive towards optimal health and vitality. They are often described as natures gift and as they are real foods in their natural form the body can recognise them and utilise them to […]
Lime & Avocado Mousse
This is a super simple and quick dairy-free pudding, which is light, nutritious and delicious.
Avocados are a rich source of beneficial mono saturated oils, which are thought to contribute to our circulatory health and joints. Their high levels of antioxidants and their anti-inflammatory properties are […]
Coco-Choc Mousse
This is a super simple and quick dairy-free pudding, which is light, silky and delicious.
It also works well in packed lunches as nut free too.
Read all about the potential benefits of Chocolate
Ingredients (6 servings):
400 ml […]
Feed your child’s teeth!
Latest statistics from the 2013 Children’s Dental Health Survey for England, Wales and Northern Ireland have found a reduction in the number of cavities in children’s teeth but almost half of 15-year-olds have some decay. Though it is fantastic that a reduction has been […]
The Power of the Cauliflower
Many foodies have suggested that cauliflower should be recognised as the latest “superfood”. For the last few years it has barely had a mention alongside other brassica vegetables such as kale, cabbage and broccoli. All things green seem to have taken the limelight, though cauliflower is also a […]
Give me chocolate…7 benefits!
Whether it is a small treat after dinner, or a major celebration like Easter, Christmas, (or Mothers Day…hint, hint), there are many occasions where chocolate plays a role in our lives. The quality of chocolate varies significantly, with many high in sugar, fat and preservatives but if […]
Chive Scrambled Egg
A great breakfast/brunch for skin and bone health. Chives are rich in detoxifying sulphur and the eggs contain choline and lutein which help promote skin elasticity. Eggs are also a great source of protein and contain vitamin D, needed to strengthen bones and teeth.
Prep time […]
Superfood Series – Bee Pollen
‘Superfoods’ are nutritionally dense foods that may offer significant benefits as we strive towards optimal health and vitality. They are often described as natures gift as they are real foods in their natural form that our bodies can recognise and utilise to our advantage. They are typically nutrient […]