Where does ultra processed food begin and end?
When I was a child, I was the world’s fussiest eater. I lived in fear of being offered food at a friends house, knowing that
Cod with Chorizo and Leeks
This is a classy looking dish with sophisticated flavours but really simple to make.
This virus has shown us what we’re made of
But my headline ‘This virus has shown us what we’re made of’ refers to the actual physical attributes of the human body and how we can arm ourselves against it and anything else that crops up in the future.
Chinese five spice chicken
Simple quick and oh so good. Serve with Chinese style greens.
Easy Prawn Curry
This is so easy. The veg and spices are cooked first and then the coconut cream and prawns are added halfway through the cooking time.
Happy People Solutions Podcast
My sister business with Katrina Love, Positive Mindset Coach, talking to Nicki Bannerman
BBC Radio Suffolk Dessert Stomach
I talk to James Hazell on BBC Radio Suffolk about the phenomenon ‘dessert stomach’.
Radio Suffolk Dry January
I talk to the lovely James Hazell on BBC radio Suffolk about what to do in dry January.
Make today count podcast
Here I talk to the excellent host of the Make Today Count podcast, Ross Dean.
Pesto
This is great with the low carb pasta recipe or as a sauce to use with meat or fish
Why the governments latest obesity strategy is set to fail
The government has unveiled a plan to tackle obesity in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Natasha Hodge of Wide Eyed Nutrition takes a look
Low carb pizza base
Finally a base that you can roll thin enough and still have crispy edges but hits the low carb sweet spot!
No Flour Brownies
Gooey and chocolatey. It’s great that the carb content is lowered with no flour.
My son’s weight loss Journey
This is my son Jacob. The picture on the left is June 2017. At this point he is 17. In fact he is two types
Chicken ‘n’ Beans
This has been adapted from a Pollo A La Plancha recipe, which just translates as chicken on the grill. Its the beans that accompany it that set this dish apart.
Best meatballs ever
There is so much flavour in these meatballs. The sauce is gorgeous mopped up with a low carb roll. Forget pasta you don’t miss it with a side of green beans and topped with Parmesan cheese.
No Pasta Lasagne
As I advise to move away from pasta which sends blood sugar sky high, the alternative has always been to use vegetables as a swap. But this cheat, again adapted from the Diet Doctor website ticks all the taste and texture boxes whilst keeping you low carb. A revelation.
Happy pancakes
These are ‘happy’ because they keep the body and brain on an even keel without a huge rush of insulin needed to deal with the high starch ingredients of regular pancakes.
Creme caramel
Using raw milk and the freshest local eggs, this is a dish made in heaven. It’s fructose free as it only uses glucose based sweeteners so it has a subtle sweetness. Divine.
Pizza rolls
Melted and golden Buffalo mozzarella, basil and tomato is as traditional as you can get. But without the bread that causes blood sugar spikes that can lead to long term illness.
Low carb rolls
If you are trying to reduce your blood sugar, bread is the last thing you should eat. These easy to make low carb rolls are the perfect replacement.
Aaarrgghhh! Stop boring me with healthy eating!
I know we have to eat. It’s something we all have in common. But oh my goodness isn’t it boring to hear different takes on the latest food trends day in and day out?
