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Healthy Halloween Recipe Ideas

Want to get the kids eating more vegetables? Halloween presents some fun ways to “trick and treat” them. Here’s one – more below – together with a reminder of why you’ll be doing them a favor! Frankenstein Fingers and Sheep’s … Continue reading

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Recipe for Falafel in Pitta Pockets

Well, Christmas is over, and I hope you had a great time. By now you may be feeling sated with rich food, and hopefully looking forward to something nutritious yet tasty. Here’s a recipe that fits the bill: Recipe: Falafel … Continue reading

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Carrots add sunshine to autumn meal times

As the days get shorter and we all start planning some warming comfort food, make sure carrots are on the menu. They’re a classic ingredient in stews, pies and casseroles and are also packed full of vitamins to help ward … Continue reading

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Summer Detox

As I write this in the UK it’s warm and sunny – never quite sure how long that will last, but we live in hopes. In such weather, wanting to shed any winter weight gain, our thoughts may turn to … Continue reading

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Mushrooms and Green Tea: Research and a Recipe

Research suggests that eating mushrooms and drinking green tea can help prevent breast cancer. Continue reading

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Meal Ideas – Desserts

Continuing my series on healthy meal ideas, here are some ideas for desserts. They may not be very new, but “back to basics” is a good idea! * Gourmet “chocolate mousse” – you’ll find this as a comment by Rafael, … Continue reading

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Meal Ideas – Main Meals

Continuing the theme of “what shall I eat” for a healthy diet, here are some ideas for your main meal. Home-made or Covent Garden soups Mackerel, herring or salmon – new potatoes and salad Whole meal pasta Ratatouille Couscous or … Continue reading

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Meal Ideas – Lunch

Cottage cheese and pineapple Rice salad Avocado with prawns inside Tinned wild salmon in sandwich Salad with avocado mashed with garlic and lemon juice Wholemeal chicken, tuna or turkey sandwiches – add humus instead of mayonnaise A little low fat … Continue reading

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How long can I keep food?

Here’s an interesting article on MSNBC about those food items you may look at and wonder is this safe to eat? OK – the picture’s a bit extreme, but you know what I mean. We’ve all done it – pick … Continue reading

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Meal Ideas – Breakfast

Many people are keen to improve their diet, but short on ideas of what to have for their meals. Over the next few posts, I’ll be sharing a few meal ideas, and hope you’ll comment with some of your own … Continue reading

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