We all know that protein plays a vital part to our health, without it we wouldn’t be able to function properly. You wouldn’t be able to concentrate or remember things so well, you’d most likely have mood swings, your blood sugar levels would be all over the place, you’ll feel fatigue, have a hard time […]
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Quick Quinoa Porridge
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20 Minutes
Over the past couple of weeks, Quinoa has really grown on me, to the point I’m now eating it for breakfast! Yes, I’ve been whipping up a quick quinoa porridge...
Quinoa Avocado Spinach Salad
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Are you looking for a salad that’s gonna pack a punch, filled with nutritional goodness and keep you going for hours? Then I have just the one for you. This...
Sweet Potato and Lentil Dhal Pie
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40 Minutes
In the spirit of British Pie Week, I though I’d share with you this delicious and healthy Sweet Potato and lentil Dhal Pie. Now, before you pie fanatics start pointing...
Warm Chickpea Salad
5 of 5
15 Minutes
Looking to include more protein in your diet? Then I have the perfect low budget recipe for you! A healthy, nutritious recipe packed full of protein and fibre. My Warm...
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What Plant Foods Are a Good Source of Protein?
Is A Chocolate Cake Healthier If Fruit Is Added?
If you’re given time to think about it, I’m sure you would work out that a slice of chocolate cake is not made healthier by adding fruit. The chocolate cake still has the same amount of calories, in fact you’ve increased the calorie count by adding the fruit. But your brain does not always work […]
What Makes A Healthy Well Balanced Diet?
When it comes to healthy eating, we all have our own interpretations of what makes a healthy well balanced diet, and to be fair there is no real right or wrong way. Well that’s what I think anyway. It’s what works for you. For some of us following a low calorie, low fat read more
Lets Fight This Weight – Full on Together
Hey peeps I know it’s been awhile since I wrote on the blog… I’ve been lazy, I’m not going to lie to you, I got distracted, still that’s No Excuse! I am responsible for my actions… And at the end of the day I still want to lose weight, so I’m climbing back on the […]
Hi, I'm Melanie but most people call me Mel! I love good tasting food, enjoy cooking and growing my own veg. Love the great outdoors and spending time with my family.
