If you are feeling tired and in need of some quick re-hydration then this home- made Coconut Banana Energy Drink is definitely one to try. There are a number of different energy drinks you can buy, as mentioned in one of my previous posts http://www.nrgizedmum.com/avoid-energy-drinks/ these may not be the best option. While they may…
Why you Should Avoid Energy Drinks Hepatitis and Energy Drinks I have been guilty of consuming energy drinks in the past. In my university days, it was common to go out and have a can of red bull to give you a boost of energy, especially if you wanted to stay awake for a lecture…
Island Retreat Get Aways I have been working with Island Retreats recently based here in Jersey. They are offering a 4 night stay at The St Brelades Bay hotel in May next year. I have created some great dishes for them to have on the retreat, which are all both nutritionally balanced and taste great.…
Sunny Lemon Curd My little boy was full of a cold recently, and so needed some time at home to rest and recover. My daughter loves to cook, and so what better way to spend our afternoon cooking and with some great ingredients I already have at home. The one thing I do have a…
When it gets cold, the one thing you want to reach for is a warming hot chocolate, or latte. But often these can be very calorific and if you are intolerant to dairy, or avoiding dairy, then you may want some alternatives. Here are some that I like to enjoy, and something you can easily…
You might not even be aware that you are harbouring dust mites in your home. As we switch on the heating in the winter, they suddenly come alive. They love the warmer temperature and especially like the humidity, and unless you have something called a ‘Hygrometer’, that I don’t think anyone has in their home,…
If you suffer from migraines you could have less Nitrate reducing bacteria in your mouth. There has always been a lot of debate over what causes migraines, with some people citing certain foods as a trigger to their migraines such as wheat, dairy, chocolate and cheese, alcohol, and for some people bright lights can trigger…
What is a Runners High? I was nearly at the finish line, after thrashing past the other runners trying to get ahead of me, it was finally over, feeling exhausted I had done it, I had finished the race. This was the last time I was in a proper running race, when I was about…
If you are looking for a healthier alternative to a tasty pancake then this is one to try. I have not used processed sugar in this recipe, but it does contain honey which is still a sugar, so I have put these pancakes in my ‘Naughty But Nice’ section, but they could easily be called…
Did you know that sitting at your desk for extended periods a day can be worse for you than smoking? But this doesn’t just apply to office workers who spend a lot of time at their desk, but also sitting watching the tv, or sitting driving your car. In one study sitting for long periods…