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Good Mood Foods (and the crap-mood food you’ll want to avoid)

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Good Mood Foods (and the crap-mood food you’ll want to avoid)

If there’s one useful message to come out of Meghan Markle’s recent interview with Oprah Winfrey, it’s a reminder of the incidence and effects of depression amongst women. According to the WHO women are more likely to suffer from depression...

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Nina SabatMar 11 habits, healthy foods, lowGL, resilience No Comments

NewStyle Pot Noodles

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NewStyle Pot Noodles

I distinctly remember having a thing for pot-noodles, when I was in my teens. All slurpy splashy sauce and ultimate convenience. Back then I don’t think I ever even considered checking a label. How times have changed! This noodle dish captures the...

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Nina SabatFeb 06 carbohydrates, energy, lowGL, lunch, protein 1 Comment

Healthy Speedy Breakfast Ideas

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Healthy Speedy Breakfast Ideas

When it comes to eating breakfast there are 3 types of people – feasters, fasters and peckers.  You’ll probably already know which camp you fall in, but here’s what I mean.  If you’re a ‘feaster’ you wake up HUNGRY and ready to EAT and...

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Nina SabatFeb 04 breakfast, carbohydrates, energy, good oils, healthy foods, lowGL, protein, recipe No Comments

Buckwheat and Butternut Jam Jar Salad

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Buckwheat and Butternut Jam Jar Salad

There are so many pluses to these types of salads. This version is ideal for the colder winter months as you can use a selection of veg which is mostly cooked.  It’s also a great way to use up any leftovers AND make huge strides to reaching your...

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Nina SabatJan 30 carbohydrates, energy, good oils, lowGL, lunch, protein 1 Comment

Quinoa and Roast Veg Jam Jar Salad

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Quinoa and Roast Veg Jam Jar Salad

Quinoa makes a great base for this salad in a jar – it’s tasty, naturally gluten free, and a source of complete plant protein which is ideal for those following a plant-based diet. Although it’s native to South America, quinoa is also...

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Nina SabatJan 23 carbohydrates protein, energy, lowGL, lunch 1 Comment

5 Ways To Eat Less Sugar and Get More Energy

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5 Ways To Eat Less Sugar and Get More Energy

It’s Sugar Awareness Week and my thoughts have turned to the sweet stuff. Did you know:  Nina Simone, The Rolling Stones, Def Leppard and Lenny Kravitz all sang songs with ‘SUGAR’ in the title. 176 million tonnes of sugar are produced each year! ...

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Nina SabatJan 21 energy, good health, healthy foods, lowGL, recipe No Comments

Roasted Cauliflower with Red Lentil Dahl

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Roasted Cauliflower with Red Lentil Dahl

This recipe is a stunner, elevating the humble cauliflower into a paprika-dusted sensation which is the star of the dish. It’s also the perfect recipe for April as cauliflower is in season in the UK. serves 4   INGREDIENTS 2 cauliflower 2 tsp...

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Nina SabatJan 15 dinner, energy, healthy weight, lowGL, lunch, protein No Comments

Sandwiches-on-a-Stick

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Sandwiches-on-a-Stick

A lunch-time classic, I’m sure you’ll agree, but this serving suggestion gives the humble sandwich a completely new look. INGREDIENTS 3 wooden skewers 1 slice of bread butter or vegetable spread fillings: pesto + cherry tomato + cubed cucumber...

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Nina SabatJan 02 lowGL, lunch 1 Comment

Sour Cherry & Walnut Tart with Rum Vanilla Frangipane

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Sour Cherry & Walnut Tart with Rum Vanilla Frangipane

Although you might want to cut back on added sugars in your diet, this doesn’t mean you must miss out on the occasional desert. However, there are several things to do to make them a little less disruptive to your health:bake from scratch at home,...

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Nina SabatDec 21 desert, healthy foods, lowGL, recipe 1 Comment

Overnight Apple Cinnamon Oats

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Overnight Apple Cinnamon Oats

A classic combination that delivers the fruity warmth of a home-made apple pie. Did you know, the great thing about soaking oats overnight (as well as grains, nuts and seeds for that matter) is that it starts to break down phytic acid? This in turn reduces...

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Nina SabatOct 06 breakfast, energy, healthy foods, lowGL, recipe No Comments