To me, this time of year is a great time for pears. Whether they are chopped over bowl of porridge in the morning, stewed little with a little grated root ginger or poached in the oven, pears are...
Stewed Pear
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Self Care Meals
My optimal Self Care Food Plan restores love and balance to your meal times.
Red Kidney Bean and Brown Rice salad
I know you are probably tired of hearing about carbs but they are crucial to health and especially weight loss. I often talk about the importance of choosing complex carbohydrates over refined...
Homemade whole wheat brown scones
In my nutrition clinic, I often spend time talking about the basic principles food and health. People are often confused about terms such as protein, they wonder about the various types of fat and...
Beetroot Tzatziki Dip
I've found the best beetroots this winter - I'm not sure if the frost brought out all the sweetness. Not only have I been cooking with them an awful lot but I have also been reminding myself of just...
Carrot and Beetroot soup
This is a great winter soup packed with carrots and beetroots - great for lunch. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:146]
Asian Broccoli Soup
I've wrote a great Asian Broccoli soup in my article this week which is packed full of broccoli goodness.I often promote broccoli and all green leafy vegetables as part of people's healthy eating...
Split Pea Pate
This is a pate, very similar to hummus. Use it as a dip, a spread or as a topping on a salad or meal. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:94]
Sweet Potato and Butterbean soup
I rarely make soup without some form of bean or lentil. Not only does it bulk up the soup and make it a great meal option, it increases its nutrient value as well. I usually get about 4 meals out of...
Tasty Kale or Collard Greens
Kale is a great vegetable for the liver and for a healthy digestive tract.There are many types of kale on the market - I treat them all the same. Collard greens are in the same family and can also...
Boosting your Immune System with Parsley Dip
Parsley Dip This is a great time of year for the colour green! Do you notice the fresh herbs are starting to get cheaper and more plentiful in the shops? I even notice the bags are getting bigger....
Keeping healthy at Christmas
Below is an article that I was interviewed on for a "Healthy Christmas" in the National Media How to Beat the Bulge this Christmas by Deirdre Reynolds Ireland's calorie-counters are being given an...
Leek and Parsnip soup
Leeks are part of a family called the Allium, containing its great cousins garlic, onions and shallots and chives. This family is well-known for its health benefits and its great if you try to...
