Perfect Christmas Gift – 15% off January Detox Plan
Overindulging this season? Plan now for a proper cleanse this January.
You may have already been feeling sluggish all year, with low energy, lowered immune system health, sleep problems, weight gain or loss, constipation, IBS, and skin problems such as acne or eczema.
Your liver works hard for you – it’s where detoxification begins. This process takes place not just for alcohol and other unhealthy dietary influences, but also for environmental pollutants, food...
Indulge without the bulge this Christmas
As discussed in my interview with BBC Radio Bristol, latest statistics show that the average individual in the UK will consume 7,000 calories on Christmas Day alone.
With 3,000 calories in a pound of fat, we’re looking at over two whole pounds of weight gain, just on Christmas Day, which is the visual equivalent of 3-4 blocks of butter.
If you’re wondering how to enjoy yourself without packing on the pounds this holiday season? Read on!
Top Tip #1
Start your day...
Christmas Cranberry and Pistachio Porridge
Consume up to a third less calories on Christmas Day by enjoying this tasty, hearty and nutrient rich breakfast.
Oats are a great source of protein and complex carbohydrates, and a good breakfast will help you to avoid snacking as much on chocolate whilst you’re waiting for your Christmas dinner to cook.
Ingredients for 2 servings
30g dried cranberries
30g pistachios
80g whole rolled porridge oats
200mls of your choice of water, organic cows milk, almond or soy milk
1...
The healing power of food – your shopping list essentials
There are several foods which have been studied intensively over the past few years as researchers are discovering some exciting health benefits: Whole rolled oats - studies indicate that the soluble fibre they contain helps to reduce high blood pressure, as well as lowering cholesterol levels. Evidence Oranges - did you know that a high fat, high sugar meal can cause toxins to leak from your digestive system? A glass of orange juice consumed with a fatty breakfast has...
Sweet Potato Chips
Try this quick and easy alternative to traditional chips. Made with coconut oil they are friendly to your heart and cardiovascular system, and they are packed with antioxidants and beta-carotene which are supportive of skin, joint and bone health.
Method
Heat the oven to 200C. Add a tablespoon of coconut oil to a pan and gently warm until it has turned to liquid. Whilst it is melting, Peel and cut 1-2 sweet potatoes into chips about 2 centrimetres thick.
Once the...