Smoothies & Drinks

This weekend I’m going up to London with my best friend (Justine, from Green Heart Kitchen) for a few days of culture, to celebrate her 50th birthday. What an amazing achievement, 50 years on this big, beautiful planet – congratulations Jus!! I haven’t been to London for ages, and I’m looking forward to being in the big … Read More

Smoothie bowls have been on the periphery of my consciousness for a while, but a few months ago I really started getting into them. They are so easy, so colourful and sooo delicious!! The idea of creativity in the kitchen can often seem like hard work, and many of us think it’s for other people because … Read More

  Is fruit actually good for us?  You may think this is a strange question.  Surely, fruit is super healthy?  Aren’t we encouraged to eat MORE fruit? And whilst it’s true that fruit is packed full of amazing, life-giving nutrients, there is actually a right way and a wrong way to eat it. For some people … Read More

Green smoothies have the power to change your life (you’ll know that if you already have them regularly).  They are quick, easy and a natural multi-vitamin and mineral supplement that your body can benefit from instantly. A morning green smoothie a day will help to balance your blood sugar, calm unhealthy food cravings, give you gorgeous … Read More

This is one of my staples – it works as a meal or as a snack and is brilliant to take to work in a flask with ice. Equipment:  blender Makes:  1 large glass Ingredients ½ pint of water 1 ripe banana ½ a ripe avocado ½ teaspoon of spirulina ½ teaspoon of maca ½ teaspoon … Read More

With the majority of us living such busy lifestyles, energy is something that we often find ourselves lacking in. We know we should be making healthier choices when it comes to what we eat and drink, yet we still find ourselves reaching for cups of coffee, fizzy drinks, and sugary processed foods. Whilst such foods may … Read More