Flowers and cards getting done but want to say thank you? A healthy snack box from WellBoxes is a nutritious and generous alternative to bland gifts and generic fruit baskets that can perk someone up when they need a lift. Everyone knows healthy eating is, well, healthy, but sometimes it seems like too much effort […]
Continue readingIf you’re like me then finding snacks for the family that are both healthy, but also are tasty and feel like a treat is a tricky balance. So the Treat Trunk healthy snack box range could be a good way of trying new products and introducing the kids to new snacking ideas. Finding healthy […]
Continue readingToddler feeding advice is hard to dish out (see what I did there?!) as all children are different, but I offered my best advice to Mother & Baby Magazine when three Mums asked for help. What works for one child won’t be relevant to another, and as a Mum you may have your own […]
Continue readingThese lemon, matcha and coconut energy balls are great when you need a lift, a little snack, or fancy something sweet without resorting to junk food. We all love a sweet treat once in a while, and these bliss balls will satisfy your cravings without the guilt. This recipe uses lots of store […]
Continue readingFitting in snacks between meals can easily tip you over your daily calorie needs to lose weight. These tasty 300 calorie meals (plus a list of 200 calorie snacks) will mean that even if you eat several times a day you won’t be eating more calories than you need. Believe it or not I’m […]
Continue readingI never did care for a toffee apple as a child; the chocolate dipped ones are much more appealing! I don’t think that’s changed; I’m the biggest chocoholic you’ll ever meet, but it’s more to do with the chewy texture of toffee which doesn’t match up to the melt in your mouth feel of a […]
Continue readingCheese scones are such a favourite with kids and grown ups alike – mild, comforting, filling, and just as conveniently portable on picnics as they are eaten warm at home. But refined white flour isn’t the healthiest of ingredients so this recipe uses a mixture of ground almonds and coconut flour for some extra […]
Continue readingWhile making homemade snacks and cooking everything from scratch sounds idyllic, sometimes we just need some healthy packaged snacks to grab in a hurry, when you’re on the go or when you’re just too tired to choose anything else! These lists are not exhaustive, in fact the possibilities are endless. But they are […]
Continue readingWhile protein powders are traditionally used to make protein shakes, in this article I’m going to show you some other ways of how to use protein powder in your meals and snacks to boost the protein content and make healthier food and snacks than if made with more refined, processed, lower protein ingredients. Protein […]
Continue readingI love protein bars because they’re filling, nutritious, and help build and repair muscle while allowing me to satisfy my sweet tooth, but natural protein bars are surprisingly hard to come by! In fact one day I’ll make my own (watch this space) but for now my high standards when it comes to both […]
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