Category: Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Trends

Fresh, zesty and packed with flavour, this vibrant falafel salad makes a deliciously satisfying lunch or light supper. It’s a brilliant way to enjoy Middle Eastern-inspired bites with crisp veggies and homemade tzatziki. Fresh, Herby Falafel Salad: A Twist on a Middle Eastern Classic Crisp, golden, with that satisfying crunch and flaky centre, a good…

A soft oaty bake filled with raspberry goodness – these raspberry oat snack bars make a great on-the-go breakfast or handy snack. They taste like a treat, but are much better for you than your average shop bought snack bar. I shared a recipe for these blueberry soft baked bars a couple of years ago and…

A broody hen can be both a delight and a challenge for backyard chicken keepers, as she instinctively wants to hatch eggs and raise chicks. Here is our story of what we learned and how we cared for out determined little mama. When Our Hen Went Broody: A Backyard Chicken Tale It all began with…

These date energy balls are probably the easiest date balls you’ll come across! With only 2 main ingredients (plus an optional one for coating if you’re feeling fancy!).  Looking for a healthy, naturally sweet snack that comes together in minutes and requires almost no effort? These 3-ingredient olive oil date energy balls will become your…

Once you start the minimalist journey, you will start to give away or sell all of your extra possessions. Photo by Paula Schmidt Minimalism isn’t a fancy buzzword that is used here, there, and everywhere. Minimalism is a lifestyle that can help you improve your quality of life and add value to your general well-being.…

You only need 4 ingredients to make these healthy no-bake cheesecake bites. A great way to satisfy your sweet cravings without overindulging or spending ages in the kitchen. Made with less fat and sugar, but every bit as satisfying! These are my healthy no-bake cheesecake bites. Little gems of smooth, tangy, and perfectly sweet, with…

Sweet potatoes are the ultimate comfort food: nutritious, versatile, and endlessly delicious. From cosy stews to flavour-packed curries, this collection of 12 meat-free recipes showcases the very best ways to enjoy this autumn favourite. Ask anyone what is one of their favourite vegetables and 9 times out of 10, they will answer sweet potatoes! There’s…

These dark chocolate nut squares are indulgent, nourishing, and deeply satisfying. They feel like a dessert, but they function more like a power snack. Whether you’re fuelling a workout, curbing the afternoon slump, or just treating yourself after dinner, they’re a snack you can feel genuinely good about. Why I love making these dark chocolate…

Photo by Ann H via Pexel Good intentions sound nice, but they often fade. People want to recycle more, reduce single-use plastics, or bike instead of drive, but daily life interrupts. A reminder is forgotten, motivation slips, and suddenly the “eco-friendly lifestyle” becomes something postponed for another season. What works better than willpower alone? Systems.…

This Dubai chocolate mug cake is a speedy treat that encapsulates the deliciousness of the viral Dubai chocolate bar, but with more wholesome ingredients, no fancy moulds required and it’s ready in 10 minutes!  If you’ve spent any time scrolling through food reels lately, you’ve probably come across the sensation that took over TikTok and…