Best Foods for PMS If you are female and of reproductive age, then you have had PMS or pre- menstrual syndrome. It is an unpleasant time for most women, but for the majority of women, PMS is something that you learn to live with and is just part of your life. For some women it…
There are of course a number of different foods that energize you, some healthier than others. Being a healthy blog we will only be focusing on those foods that are healthy and provide you with energy you need. It is worth mentioning that whilst there are some good individual energizing foods out there. Eating a…
Smoked Salmon and Beetroot Salad I think this is a great dish to put together as a lovely summer meal. Great for entertaining and for a husband or wife who is coming home late from work. Just reserve the dressing until later if this is the case. I adapted the recipe from one of Waitrose’s…
Honey Orange Chicken with pineapple and almond couscous This is a lovely summer dish where the chicken can be cooked on the barbeque and served with the sauce on the side. I think the pineapple works well with the sliced almonds, but I did not add coriander to the couscous which I will when I…
Sticky Coconut, Honey, Nuts and Seeds I think this is a great little protein filled snack, especially if you fancy a change from plain nuts. These are great to stop a craving and good as a late morning or late afternoon snack to pick your energy levels up. These can be done the day before…
Coconut and Banana Pudding This is a simple pudding that is relatively simple to make. I like to think of it as healthier that a crème Brulee or pannacotta, as I have replaced the white sugar with honey, and I have used coconut milk instead or cream. It does not have the same consistency as…
Banana ‘Energy’ Scones These scones work really well for hungry kids in need of some extra energy which the b vitamins and potassium in the bananas provides them with. They are easy to make, so even the less skilled cook can make them. You don’t have to add the spices, if all you have in…