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Make your own muesli

Cheaper than shop bought and a much healthier option, guaranteed to set you up for the day. Although the fat count of this muesli is high, the saturated fat is low & the rest is good fat and far better for you than sugared or “diet” cereals. Use a cup to measure...

Speedy Moroccan meatballs

ready in 30 minutes Serves 4 (you can freeze what you don’t use) 1 tbsp. olive oil 350g pack of ready made beef or chicken meatballs (aprox 16) 1 large onion sliced 100g dried apricots halved 1 small cinnamon stick (or a good pinch of ground cinnamon) 400g tin chopped...

Mushrooms with poached Eggs & Ham

Great for breakfast or brunch Serves 2 4 large, flat mushrooms, wiped & peeled 1 tbsp oil or spray lite Salt & black pepper 4 small or medium free range eggs 25g low fat cheese grated 2 slices of thick cut ham 1slice of wholemeal or brown bread method Place...

Clear Soup

This soup isn’t  going to blow your tastebuds off in a great way but, it is very, very good for you. Makes 14 portions, have 1 portion with each snack for first 7 days of your healthy eating plan, This soup is a highly concentrated, cleansing drink rich in...

Chicken Noodle Soup

Serves 4 (10 min. prep 20 min. cook) 1.3 litres chicken stock 2 star anise 3cm piece root ginger sliced (don’t peel) 2 cloves garlic 2 bok choi (or 200g packet) 85g medium egg noodles 4 spring onions finely sliced 100g cooked chicken pulled into very thin shreds...