Folic Acid Added To Flour – Good or Bad?
The UK government has been consulting on adding folic acid to flour, such as used in bread, biscuits and pastries to help nourish our nation…
Squash & Sage Crunchy Gnocchi
This is a perfect family autumn recipe for chilly evenings to use up a glut of squash or pumpkin. The taste of sage and squash…
Banana & Peanut Butter Quinoa Porridge
Chocolate for breakfast always seems a huge treat and puts a smile on everyone’s faces! Add banana and peanut butter and you have a sublime…
Calcium-Rich Oat Milk
This creamy, homemade oat milk is a doddle to make, so you never run out! Some people don’t tolerate cow’s milk and there has been…
Pear and Raspberry Crumble Cake
A lovely light cake using autumnal fruits and vanilla. This pear and raspberry crumble cake is a perfect bake for tea time after a wet…
Ultra-processed Foods – Convenience Food is Making Us Sick – Part 2
The second half of my blog on Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) focuses in more on why these foods are ultra-detrimental to our health, as well as…
Lemon & Orange Oat Squares
Zesty and sweet, these little no-bake squares of goodness are brilliant at filling up hungry tummies. Perfect for an after-school snack or for when you…
Banoffee Frozen Bites
These little gems are such a great snack idea to have sitting in your freezer for those hungry moments when you or your kids crave…
Back to School – Your Top Twenty Questions
The new school year is always equally exciting and nerve wracking with the prospect of new beginnings. Many parents are worried about the long autumn…
Choccy Hazelnut & Quinoa Waffles
Both children and adults love the combination of hazelnuts and chocolate in these mouth-watering waffles. They are such a winner for breakfast, after school snacks…
Ultra-processed Foods – Convenience Food is Making Us Sick
It is almost impossible these days to take a trip to the supermarket, convenience store or petrol station without being enticed to buy packets of…
Pesto Courgetti Salad
A lovely zesty and creamy pesto courgette salad paired with salty sweet sun-dried tomatoes. It’s a is a perfect way to use up your glut…
How Not to Screw Up Your Kids – Podcast
I do love chatting on a podcast, and even better when it’s with one of my most favourite people ever, Dr Maryhan Baker. Maryhan really…
Lemon Peel & Garlic-Topped Hummus
This incredible hummus recipe has been created by our eldest son Barney, who has been living off it at university. He has spent quite a…
Supercharged Chocolate Bark
This is a super simple way to supercharge dark chocolate, and to add in some extra healthy goodies which boost protein, healthy fats and minerals.…
How to dial down the risk of child obesity
We all want our kids to grow up to healthy and well, and Kings College London have now highlighted six important modifiable factors that a…
Mini White Choc & Strawberry Ices
This delicious white chocolate and strawberry ice lolly is so much healthier than a shop-bought ice cream with simple fresh ingredients. It’s gut microbiome friendly…
6 Ways To Feed Your Little One Safer Baby Food
There have been some posts flying around social media over the past week, about some worrying research flagging the high levels of pollutants in baby…
Salted Caramel Pistachio Bites
These pistachio salted caramel no-bake bites are totally delicious and make a perfect sweet treat snack for anyone who loves a chocolate/caramel/nutty combo! So much…
Mini Elderflower & Blueberry Loaves
To me the epitome of summer is picking elderflowers from the hedgerows and having picnics with family and friends. So, I have created a delicious…