Porridge

As it is worldwide oatmeal/porridge month, I thought I would post some of the ways that I love to eat porridge. It is such a versatile and healthy breakfast; I tend to eat it most mornings. On the weekend, we normally treat...

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Turkey

Now I am eating meat, I am being very careful that I am not increasing my fat intake. It’s hard, as bacon is so tempting. I am eating a lot of chicken, obviously, but also a lot of turkey. Before I gave up meat, 9 years...

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Grapefruit

Some people love the sour taste of them, and some people hate them. I love them. Not just for their great taste, but because of all the amazing benefits they have. They are a great way to start your day, so have one before...

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Courgettes

Whether you call them courgettes or Zucchini, they are a pretty awesome fruit and can be used in so many savoury dishes. Once again, the health benefits are huge! They are really low in calories and fat and are about 90%...

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Sprouts

Nearly all of us have pulled a face as a child when we were forced to eat Brussels sprouts, and I was no different. I really didn’t like them. But for some reason, that all changed a couple of years ago and now I love...

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Eggs

Eggs are probably the one food that has caused the most debate. A few years ago, everyone was avoiding eggs as scientists said they were detrimental to your health. You know what I say to that? It’s crap!! And i’m...

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Mushrooms

Being a pescitarian, I eat a lot of vegetables. For some dishes, you need one of the more meayt vegetables to fill it out and that is where I use mushrooms. Although, technically not a vegetable, but a fungus. You could of...

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Nuts

Now, I know a lot of people avoid eating nuts because they are calorie counting, and they are high in calories and fat, but they are good calories and good polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats that have many health...

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