Buckwheat is naturally gluten free, full of nutrients and keeps popping up in fashionable diets all over the place. But what exactly is it? How do you cook it? And does it actually taste nice? Move over quinoa, there’s a new grain in town! Buckwheat seems to be everywhere at the moment. It’s hugely popular with healthy eating fans, such as Deliciously Ella, Madeleine Shaw and Sarah Britton author of My New Roots. It is also the main carb in the Sirtfood Diet which has taken the celebrity ... continue reading...
What is the Sirtfood Diet and does it really work? Part 2
Hailed as the new 5:2, endorsed by numerous celebrities and with promises of 7lb weight loss in the first 7 days, is the Sirtfood Diet too good to be true? I had to check it out for myself! This is my end of week 1 review... This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in advance! The Sirtfood Diet has intrigued me ever ... continue reading...
King Prawn Stir Fry with Buckwheat Noodles
Totally delicious, healthy and filling – this King Prawn Stir Fry is packed full of Sirtfoods and makes the perfect start to the Sirtfood Diet*, but is a great recipe for anyone who wants to benefit from a few Sirtfoods in their life! This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in advance! I have been intrigued by the ... continue reading...
What is the Sirtfood Diet and does it really work? Part 1
A diet that includes chocolate, red wine and coffee? A diet that doesn’t involve counting calories, syns or smart points? A diet that doesn’t involve fasting 2 days a week and yet claims to bring many of the same benefits as the 5:2 diet? A diet where average weight loss is 7lb in the first 7 days? Sounds just a little bit too good to be true? I felt I had to check the Sirtfood Diet out… This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the ... continue reading...
Beetroot, Kale and Orange Salad
So fresh and healthy, this Beetroot, Kale and Orange Salad totally blew me away the first time I tried it. I know it sounds kind of an odd combination, but it really, really works! Last week, I reviewed Madeleine Shaw’s latest book Ready Steady Slow and I was so excited by her food, I just had to share a couple of my favourite recipes from the book. On Tuesday I shared my version of her lovely Thai Chicken Salad and today I am sharing my take on her amazing Beetroot, Kale and Orange ... continue reading...
Thai Chicken Salad with Honey Drizzled Cashews
This Thai Chicken Salad is delicious, easy to make and super healthy. The honey drizzled cashews add a touch of extra yumminess as well as even more goodness. Last week I shared my review of Madeleine Shaw’s latest book Ready Steady Glow – a truly wonderful book full of delicious, healthy recipes that are easy to make and fit into real people’s real lives. This week I really want to share with you a couple of my favourite recipes from that book. Today I am sharing her delicious Thai ... continue reading...
Review: Ready Steady Glow by Madeleine Shaw
Madeleine Shaw’s second book 'Ready Steady Glow' is a wonderful collection of easy, healthy and delicious recipes to help you get that glow! Here's my full and honest review... This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in advance! Regular readers of this blog will know that a few weeks ago I won signed copies of both ... continue reading...
Indian Spiced Cauliflower Rice (Vegan)
This Indian Spiced Cauliflower Rice is a quick, easy and wonderfully nutritious alternative to regular rice. Adapted from Get the Glow by Madeleine Shaw. This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in advance! Last week I reviewed Madeleine Shaw’s lovely first book Get the Glow* – it’s a wonderful book full of ... continue reading...
Peach and Cherry Crumble (Gluten Free, Vegan)
This amazing Peach and Cherry Crumble is an insanely delicious, super simple, healthy and totally gluten free version of the humble crumble. Adapted from Get the Glow by Madeleine Shaw. I am a huge fan of crumble, it is such a fabulously tasty and totally easy peasy dessert, which can be put together in minutes and left to do its thing in the oven. However, with all that refined white flour and sugar, it’s not exactly a health food, is it? So it has always been an occasional treat for ... continue reading...
Review: Get the Glow by Madeleine Shaw
Madeleine Shaw's Get the Glow is a fabulous, inspiring recipe book full of easy recipes that are delicious AND good for you! This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in advance! As you probably know by now, I am trying to improve my diet and get healthier this summer. I have recently taken up running and now I am ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Homemade Oven Chips
These Easy Peasy Homemade Oven Chips are easy and quick to make, super tasty and so much better for you than shop-bought oven chips. This blog post contains affiliate links, this means if you click on a link and go on to buy the product I recommend, I will get a small commission, but you will not be charged a penny more – thanks in advance! Mmmm – chips. I do love chips, but the kind you get from the shop and bung in the oven are…well they are convenient and great for ... continue reading...
Easy Peasy Homemade Beef Burgers
These Easy Peasy Homemade Beef Burgers take 5 minutes to prepare and taste so much nicer than the shop bought ones… better still, you know exactly what's in them! Hands up who loves a good burger! I love beef burgers – they taste fab and are a great choice for a barbecue…but so often I find the shop bought ones, well, a little disappointing – even the expensive fancy ones. There is often that slight artificial taste going on – plus have you ever read the back of the packet? Shop ... continue reading...
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