CHUNKY MINESTRONE SOUP

3 Large carrots 1 large onion 4 celery sticks 1 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves crushed 2 large potatoes cut into small dice 2 tbsp tomato puree 2 litres / 3.5 pints vegetable stock 400g tin chopped tomatoes 400g tin cannellini beans 140g / 5oz spaghetti snapped into...

Start making the changes today

If you want to lose weight & keep it off, you need to start making changes today. It’s all about balance, moderation & being honest with yourself. By being honest, we mean: Don’t kid yourself that there wasn’t a healthier option in the cafe so you HAD to have...

I used to struggle to stick to exercise!

I am currently a member of Miss Natalie Thompson’s spinning class which I attend twice a week. This is the only class which I attend at the gym as I find it an extremely enjoyable class as well as very social. The first time I attended the spinning class I was very...

Why you should improve your balance

Why you should improve your balance Many chronic complaints are caused by repetitive movements inflicted on an unbalanced body. Whether it’s a bad back, stiff shoulders, sore knee or headaches, most of the ailments that we suffer can be easily rectified by looking at...

VEGETARIAN: Falafel Burgers

Serves 4 Prep 10 mins / cook 6 mins 400g chickpeas, drained & rinsed 1 small red onion roughly chopped 1 garlic clove chopped Handful fresh parsley Half  tsp harissa paste or chilli powder 1 tsp each of ground cumin & coriander 2 tbsp flour 2 tbsp sunflower...

Hoisin Wraps

Serves 2 (prep time 5 mins / cook time 10 mins) 200g cooked chicken or turkey cut into strips 4 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 flour tortillas 1/4 cucumber, deseeded & shredded 4 spring onions, trimmed & finely shredded Handful of watercress Method Heat the grill to high...