Q&A with a vegan! 1. Do you have any dietary requirements? If you do, what are they and why do you have them? I am a vegan so my diet does not include any animal products such meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or any other animal derived ingredients, as far as is possible in my daily Read more about Proud To Be A Vegan![…]
Last year Catherine shared her experience of being diagnosed with coeliac disease: it can be a life changing diagnosis and so we re-share Catherine’s story to help others in similar positions. Hi I’m Catherine, in 2014 at the age of 60 I was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease. The previous year I had my appendix out Read more about Gluten Free Grandma[…]
Usually we see chickpeas being used for hummus-based recipes, however these versatile legumes can be used to make something a little different- mayonnaise! Try out this recipe with your dinner favourites. Perfect for barbecues, lunches, sandwiches and even as a dip! Ingredients: 1 clove of garlic, minced. juice of half a lemon. 1 pinch sea Read more about Vegan Mayo: Recipe[…]
These cookies are a nutritious alternative to shop-bought favourites, without chemicals or artificial additives. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground turmeric half cup almond milk 1 cup oats 1 cup coconut milk half cup coconut flour 1/4 cup crushed pecans 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons coconut sugar/ natural sweeteners 1 banana Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180 Read more about Turmeric Crunch Cookies: Recipe[…]
With the summer months approaching and the temperature slowly rising, this smoothie is a great refreshing breakfast idea to enjoy in the sun and uses seasonal ingredients. *Vegan *gluten free *vegetarian Ingredients: 1 apple, chopped 1 cup chopped pineapple 1 1/2 coconut water Half cup water 1 orange, chopped Half cup fresh orange juice Juice Read more about Orange Hit Smoothie: Recipe[…]
Chia seeds are a light and nutritious food that can be prepared over night for a delicious light breakfast. Top your chia pudding with fresh fruit such as watermelon and ensure you are getting your five a day in. *Vegan *Gluten free *Nut free *Dairy free Ingredients: (Makes 2 servings) 1 full cup chia seeds. Read more about Chia Seed Morning Delight: Recipe[…]
This recipe is super easy- combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, pour into a tin and bake! Give them a go and don’t forget to share all your photos on our social media pages! Ingredients: 3 mashed bananas 400g oats 200g wholemeal flour 1.5 cups coconut milk 1 tbsp baking soda pinch salt Read more about Banana Peanut Butter Grab and Go’s: Recipe[…]
Organise your Sunday roast around healthy foods that taste good too! Pair with some tasty veg, gravy and meat or fish for a winner! Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled. 15g dairy free spread 1 splash of milk of choice (optional) Method: 1. In a saucepan, bring water to the boil. Add the peeled sweet Read more about Sunday Roast Sweet Potato Mash: Recipe[…]
Courgetti and alternatives to pasta have become extremely popular recently. This recipe for courgetti noodles with pesto is delicious : an alternative to pasta that is easy to make and perfect hot or cold! *Gluten free * Suitable for vegetarians *Contains nuts Ingredients: (serves 2) – 500 g spiralised courgette. You can do this at Read more about Courgetti Pesto: Recipe[…]
My friend asked me if I had any special dietary requirements and if that make my life more difficult. I do but I had never thought about it before, perhaps because it has become habit, or maybe because I have no other choice. Now that I am starting to think about it, it does make Read more about Give Me Milk![…]