Great for dipping vegetables or toasted pitta into as a lunchtime snack or as an accompaniment to your evening meal.
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A quick video demonstrating how to prepare #overnightoats for breakfast before you hit the pillow in the evenings. Only takes a minute and so renders all the excuses about lack of time in the mornings useless....!
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Simply pop the following ingredients in your #nutribullet or other handheld blender & blitz for 2-6 seconds depending on desired consistency.
Nothing beats a paddys day stew & this fiery broth will most certainly chase the snakes out of Ireland so why not give it a try this sunny St Patrick's Day, after all your gonna need something to soak up that Guinness...
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Just last week I was tasked with rallying the troops at the Club Vitae open day by getting folk interested in joining, sharing some healthy eating & lifestyle advice & maybe even selling a few spaces at Kickstart Bootcamp. I figured what better way to entice people over to chat to me than the lure of free "almost guilt free snacks" & IT WORKED.
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If, like me, you're obsessed with peanut butter and try to resist the urge to cover it on 15 rounds of toast every day, then these super *Clean* (Clean meaning naturally gluten free, vegan/veggie friendly and no added junk) treats may just satisfy your cravings for PB and provide a nice little post workout treat thats full of protein & healthy fats.
Read MoreI honestly can't remember where I seen this, but I decided I would have to try it, as on a Monday morning, pre weekly shop, all the ingredients were at hand & for a first attempt this was pretty damn good
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Burgers generally get a bad rap, even the word conjures up images in my mind of all too sloppy and super unhealthy fast food or even the disguising fall apart versions offered up by legendary 90s Comedy duo Kenan and Kel in the movie Good Burger, but it doesn’t have to be like that.
The following is a hopefully simple, step-by-step guide to building the best, perfectly healthy, meat free burger, as an alternative to the obvious or as a stable of a meat free lifestyle.
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I've heard it said that avocados to a vegetarian or vegan are like bacon to a meat eater & while I cannot confirm the effect of bacon on my daily mood, I can assure you that avocados brighten up my day as much as anyone I have ever seen load up on bacon sarnies.
Their creamy texture, versatility, & simplicity really do bring joy as an accompaniment to any of my meals and are a stable fat source for me year round.
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The word guilt free gets thrown around a lot these days, particularly when it comes to justifying over consumption of sweet foods. While I can assure you these tasty alternatives to the processed store bought variety are super high in fibre, monounsaturated fats and protein, they are definitely guilty in terms of total calorific content so eat sparingly.
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As you'll see from the sheer frequency that these ingredients appear on my blog, kale & sweet potato tag together as seamlessly as Shawn Michaels & Marty Janetty in my household and while winter is coming, this tasty warm salad still super-kicks the chill out of those wintery bones!
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Post workout treat today - coconut flour & whey pancakes, topped with Skyr Icelandic yoghurt, peanut butter, cacao & banana
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My guide to eating & drinking your way up & down Northern Ireland's highest peak.
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(Or super simple coconut & chocolate energy bars)
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Check out these tasty & simple veggie/vegan burgers consisting solely of ingredients I purchased today on my weekly shop at Lidl.
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For those looking a health conscious treat for a loved one, this recipe has no added sugar, is gluten free, vegan & veggie friendly & even relatively easily adapted for #RawVegan as there is no real cooking involved.
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On Sundays I tend to have a little more time to be inventive in the kitchen. I'll pop on a podcast about pro wrestling and magic whatever’s left in my fridge into burgers. So if this is a little off the wall forgive me - I can assure you they were delicious.
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Try saying that with a mouthful of beer while watching The Eurovisison song contest, which is exactly what I did on Saturday. Beware these tasty little pizzas pack a substantial kick and should be enjoyed sparingly... more as a convenient meal treat to enjoy with friends.
Read MoreWe’re just a few weeks away from Aware NI’s Mood Walk, and so the amazing organising folks have asked me to share some of my thoughts and top-tips for those hoping to come and join in.
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