This super healthy Winter Warmer deliciously delivers at least three portions of health giving veg. It has been specially formulated to be suitable for the 5:2 intermittent fasting diet which is big news in the health world this year. But if you’re not interested in that, add a little more olive oil and a handful of grated cheddar cheese at the last stage of cooking for extra yum!
Read moreBetter Bolognese (veggie)
Better because it’s plant based...super yum and totally healthy. Who doesn’t crave comfort food from time to time, right? This still delivers on the comfort front, but it’s a plate of delicious pasta that won’t make you feel like a lead balloon needing a nap afterwards. Lentils are my fave legume as they’re so affordable, available everywhere and crucially pack an amazing nutrient punch with 11 g of protein and 15g fiber per cooked cup.
Read moreGorgeous Green Soup
Leafy greens are the most readily available super-food ever. They hold more nutrients and vitamins per calorie than any other food, and most people don’t realise that they are actually supposed to eat at least 2 or 3 portions of leafy greens everyday to get their required dose of vitamins A, C, E, K, B vitamins not to mention tons of minerals, fiber and even protein. Studies have shown that our green friends not only help our livers flush out all the toxins, but may play a big part in controlling food allergies, inflammatory diseases and obesity, and may even prevent the development of bowel cancers. So super they need a cape, right...?!
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