Slow Cooker Spiced Butternut Squash, Potato, and Vegetable Stew
This one-pot stew is inspired by the wonderfully versatile flavours of a Moroccan tagine. This dish is packed with all sorts of feel-good ingredients and flavour profiles from salty, sweet to lightly spiced. This healthy dish is made in a slow cooker which means all the ingredients just need to be prepped in advance and […]
Recipe: Roasted Miso Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
It’s currently chestnut season and I wanted to incorporate them into a dish that is both comforting yet filled with ingredients that are not only complementary but full of all sorts of beneficial goodness for the health. Chestnuts for better brain function Chestnuts are low in fat, a good source of antioxidants and known to […]
An introduction to the Ayuervedic Doshas
Ayurveda has been around for a long time! It dates back well over 5,000 years and its name is derived from two Sanskrit words: ‘ayuh’ meaning ‘life’ and ‘veda’ meaning science or sacred knowledge. Therefore, it roughly translates as ‘the sacred knowledge of life’. At its core, Ayurveda is a holistic tradition and a way […]
How to navigate the seasonal energy shift
Autumn is well and truly here. The leaves are yellowing and falling, Pumpkin Spice Lattes are nestled in people’s hands and the air feels crisp. Just as the seasons cycle every year so do our mindset and energetic balance. It’s a good idea to use these weather based shifts to reassess our self-care routines and […]
Stuffed baked sweet potatoes with wholewheat couscous and vegetables
This vegetarian stuffed sweet potato is great meal to be enjoyed particularly during the cooler winter temperatures, and also makes as a delicious festive dish. This warming dish is perfectly filling and will leave you feeling all cosy inside. It’s filled with all sorts of nourishing, nutritious ingredients and is full of flavour. Sweet potatoes […]
5 practical tips to embrace a more low-tox life
Walking into a supermarket and loading your trolley with everything you need to eat and keep your house clean should be relatively worry free right? The only stresses should be trying to find the aisle that houses the special brand of pasta you like or expertly navigating your trolley through amaze of others. We shouldn’t […]
Recipe: Baked Cacao Oats with Figs
The brain needs the right nutrition to function properly. Brain boosting, nourishing breakfasts, like these baked cacao oats, are a great way to start your day on a more productive note. There are numerous healing properties and health benefits amongst the different ingredients in this dish which support brain development, aid metabolism for healthy digestion. […]
Recipe: Spiced Lentil and Tomatoes with Jasmine Rice
Feeling blue or low in energy? Some foods, like lentils, can actually regulate your mood and stabilise your energy levels. Lentils are full of nutrients, which affect brain chemistry because of the fascinating mind-gut connection. This one pot spiced lentil and tomato dish is packed with flavour and uses a mixture of herbs and spices. […]
This Creamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta is great for your brain
We all love us some pasta. And, although you might have your classic Italian pasta favorites it’s nice to switch up your pasta game with this creamy vegan mushroom pasta that not only is tastes like heaven but is also beneficial to your brain function. Some types of mushrooms have been used for medicinal purposes […]
Recipe: Baked Salmon and Spiced Broccoli with Chermoula
This baked salmon dish is a delicious, hearty meal that is full of nutritional goodness, anti-oxidants and and digestion boosting herbs and spices. Baked with spiced broccoli and topped with a flavourful chermoula sauce, this dish will leave you pleasantly full and satiated. I recently have been enjoying chermoula in many of my meals. It […]
