Recipes

A perfect dish not just for vegetarians but also an excellent choice for those suffering with constipation. Both mushrooms and peppers of all types tend to have a diuretic effect, enabling stools to be loosened and constipation to be relieved. Serves:          4 Prep...

Eggs are a great help to digestive systems that have a tendency towards gas, as they have binding properties and are low in fermentable carbohydrates, thereby preventing irritating your intestines whilst returning your gut balance to a better level. It is still...

Both peppermint and ginger have calming effects on your tummy, and if you have had a bout of diarrhoea, it’s certainly a good choice of beverage. Peppermint is an incredible ingredient to use for many dietary problems and conditions including diarrhoea, IBS, gas,...

Not only is this a quick and easy meal where you can use leftovers, rice can help ease the pain of headaches by relaxing the blood vessels. This adaptable recipe can be made with any vegetables you want, and even better, kids seem to love it. It means you can feed the...

Serves 1 Time to prep: 5 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 501kcal Carbs: 37g Protein: 10g Fat: 33g Fibre: 9g   Ingredients 1 ripe avocado ½ lemon Big pinch chilli flakes 2 slices sourdough bread Good drizzle extra virgin olive oil Method Cut the avocado...

Serves 4 Time to cook: prep 10 minutes, cook 45 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 634kcal Carbs: 31g Protein: 42g Fat: 37g Fibre: 4g   Ingredients 400g Maris Piper potatoes , cut into chunks 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp flour 400ml whole milk, plus 1 tbsp 1 tsp...

Serves 3-4 Time to cook: 25-30 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 496kcal Carbs: 32.9g Protein: 26.3g Fat: 27.4g Fibre: 6.2g Ingredients 4 free-range skin-on chicken thighs, skin slashed 2 medium-large sweet potatoes, cut into wedges (skin on) 3 tbsp olive oil,...

Serves 4 Time to cook: 20 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 379kcal Carbs: 23g Protein: 27.5g Fat: 18.6g Fibre: 4.6g Ingredients 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 4cm piece fresh ginger, grated 1 red chilli, finely chopped, plus extra, sliced,...

Serves 6 Time to cook: 40 minutes, oven time 90 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 425kcal Carbs: 14.8g Protein: 28.8g Fat: 26.2g Fibre: 2.7g Ingredients For the Meatballs 250g British beef mince 250g outdoor reared pork mince 100g pancetta, finely chopped 1...

Serves: 8 Cook time: 30 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 328kcal Carbs: 49g Protein: 14g Fat: 10g Fibre: 2g Ingredients: Approx 900g/2lb cold cooked rice (about 400g/14oz uncooked rice) 400g tuna in springwater 200g frozen petits pois, defrosted 2 red peppers,...

A delicious recipe and the use of anchovies adds a subtle rich salty-savoury flavour and heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Serves: 4-6 Cook time: Prep 10 minutes & cook 40 minutes   Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil 30g butter 1 small tin anchovies in oil,...

Serves: 2 Cook time: Less than 10 mins   Ingredients: 4 large eggs (201g) 1 courgette, grated (158g) Handful of chopped fresh chives (17g) Small knob of butter (36g) 100g smoked salmon (100g)   Method: Beat eggs in a bowl with a little water, mix in...

If entertaining a group of friends or family over Easter for a few days, you will be cooking plenty of food! Make use of your leftover roast, such as chicken, and provide them with a delicious curry – easy and quick to make – smells and tastes divine! If you have...

The citrussy and zingy taste of lime is always refreshing. But a bit of sweetness, without sugar, is difficult to achieve. This cheesecake is a combination of sweetness and citrus, which provides a lovely balance. A great dessert to serve at Easter. A huge selection...

This is a perfect lunch for those who have to eat gluten free, but the flavour is still lovely and intense from the tomatoes. It’s a great quick lunch for 2, but if you need more, simply double up or treble up the quantities! Serves:          2 Prep time:    10...

This dish is very easy and extremely tasty (and healthy too). Make sure you examine the fish you buy carefully; it should smell of the sea, not fishy, eyes should be bright and scales gleaming. Fresh fish is the key to the dish. This recipe is nutritious from a...

These small but appetising ‘one-bites’ will calm down any hunger or sugar cravings, should you get a snack attack.  Simple to make, they will only take you around 5 minutes to make before you pop one into your mouth. Nuts of course are good for your fibre intake,...

The problem with baking is it often involves one ingredient or another that people can be allergic or intolerant to. A very common problem is gluten, but this recipe is perfect for those who like baked goods, but often struggle to find popular ‘treats’ that they can...

If you are allergic or intolerant towards eggs, having breakfast or any meal that contains them can be difficult. It’s time to try an egg replacement! To be honest, if you notice the difference, you must have super-sensitive tastebuds. You can make these crepes or...

Published June 21, 2021 If you are sensitive to eggs and are also a vegan (does not really matter whether you are vegan or not, they are tasty anyway), these cupcakes are moist and delicious and suit vegetarians/vegans as well. Low in calories and fat, but do not eat...

Thank goodness for gluten-free flour, so those suffering from gluten intolerance can still enjoy yummy, gooey gluten-free brownies! BUT these are even better, as they contain no flour at all, so are suitable for anyone, but check to see if anyone have a nut allergy...

Published June 8, 2021 This mouth-watering gluten free banana bread will put a smile on anyone’s face as it is totally delicious! Once you have made this bread for the first time, you can vary the recipe – try using blueberries instead of chopped dried apricots or use...

Published Apr 12, 2020 Sardine and tomato salad with olives and red onion A true taste of the healthy Mediterranean diet, this salad is surprisingly filling. Sardines are an excellent choice as they are oily fish and contain many nutritional benefits – even tinned...

Published Feb 17, 2021 Whether you have a wheat allergy or not, this sponge is light, fluffy and totally delicious! If you do not want to consume too much sugar, you can use a sugar substitute, as below. We have also not used jam, but fresh fruit instead. If you want...

Published Feb 6, 2021 Leafy greens are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals – spinach is believed to be one of the ‘superfoods’. With a vegetable smoothie, you still need a little sweetness, and this is provided by the kiwi and pineapple. You can substitute the milk...

Published Jan 30, 2021 Mac ‘n Cheese doesn’t have to be just that! If you add some luscious leafy greens to the pasta mix, you not only get more flavour, but also a sumptuous bundle of health! Try it with a spinach mix, or a kale mix or both and add a luxurious...

Published Jan 24, 2021 You must have heard a million times that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In fear of repeating ourselves – it really is. If you want to get through your day with energy and feel in tip top condition, then a power breakfast full...

Published Jan 18, 2021 Pasta is always a great store cupboard item to have – you can make almost any dish with it, by varying the vegetables, any meat products (including leftovers such as chicken). Tinned goods from beans and pulses, vegetables and extras such as...

Published Jan 13, 2021 What can you say about muffins, other than most people love them! These muffins can be eaten at any time of the day, are gluten free and suitable for vegetarians. If you have a ‘small’ muffin tray, you can double the quantity that you can store...

Published Jan 8, 2021 Potatoes do not need to be boring! This is a very economical meal that you can make from your store cupboard and a few potatoes added in. If you want, you could use sweet potatoes, or squash as an alternative, without changing the nutritional...

Published Dec 22, 2020 Another power breakfast that hits the spot in terms of nutritional content. Oats are heart-healthy, and even though this breakfast is a little on the sweet side, it is a complete powerhouse of nutrients that will energise you for the whole day....

Published Dec 14, 2020 This recipe is an autumn and winter winner! Rich in vegetables as well as a spicy, warming flavour, if you make it in batches with any ‘leftover’ veggies and freeze it, you have a quick and wholesome lunch or supper dish to bring back the heat...

Published Dec 10, 2020 With the availability of berries throughout the year, either fresh or frozen, this delicious smoothie can be made at any time. You can vary the fruit, choose raspberries or blueberries, and even blackberries (which would normally be frozen...

Published Dec 2, 2020 This healthy noodle salad uses vegetables as the base, as opposed to pasta-style noodles. This reduces the carbohydrate level by at least 50%, without detracting from the overall taste. This dish has a crisp and slightly crunchy texture as...

Published Nov 25, 2020 Very healthy vegetarian burger, with plenty of flavour!  You can make a vegetarian and a vegan version of this burger, just check any labels on your products.  Accompanied by a tahini dip, you have everything you want in a burger. It is easy to...

Published Nov 19, 2020 Everyone loves cake, don’t they? This one is comparatively low in calories and just as tasty as well as being low sugar and low fat. Serves: 12 slices Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 - 50 minutes Rest Time: 60 - 120 minutes Dietary:...

Published Nov 12, 2020 Cauliflower never gets the praise it deserves as a vegetable. Cruciferous vegetables are important in the human diet. It’s weight loss friendly and particularly good in curries and other seasoned dishes. High in fibre and B Vitamins, it is a...

Published Nov 5, 2020 Salmon is a wonderful fish, full of antioxidants and many other vitamins and minerals. Probably its best attribute is the amount of omega-3 fatty acids it contains, which promote a healthy heart. This recipe is almost Far Eastern style and...

Published Oct 28, 2020 There is nothing like a super moist brownie on your tastebuds! If you have a problem with gluten, this recipe is ideal for you and the family. You can try this with a little crème fraiche or cream as a dessert – everyone will approve! Serves: 12...

Published October 22, 2020 Try this delicious gluten-free bread, it has so much taste and is ideal with almost any accompaniment, such as cheese, cold meats, salad or sweet toppings. This loaf freezes well, so get ahead and always keep one in the freezer! Serves: 20...

Published October 15, 2020 A great way to use up leftover chicken from a Sunday roast dinner, plus potatoes and broccoli. You can also use spinach or cabbage greens for the health factor, or any other vegetables at all! If they are already cooked, don’t throw them...

Published Sept 23, 2020 Recipe: 200-250ml almond milk (depending on how thick you want it) 1 organic pear, chopped 2-3 chunks of frozen spinach ½-1 medjul date (depending on how sweet you like it) 1tbsp almond or peanut butter 1tbsp chia seeds 2 brazil nuts 1 scoop...

Published Sept 16, 2020 This cauliflower pizza crust is a healthy veggie-packed recipe that is naturally gluten-free and lower in calories than a standard dough-based pizza. It’s perfect for people who still want to eat their pizza, while staying healthy or on a lower...