Check out this month’s bumper edition of book reviews on the theme of food and travel
As part of the whats on your plate blogging challenge I’m sharing my food diary for March 22. Come and see what’s been on my …
Are you moving forward? Or has Covid made you feel stuck. Check out how my WOTY of 2022 is helping me to move forward.
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I’m back again with another breakfast dish – Pear, almond and raspberry overnight oats.
Yes, I know I’m always sharing overnight oats but in my …
Check out what my word for 2022 is and how a word for the year can help you stick to your goals and intentions.
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It’s a universal truth that life always gets in the way!
There will always be events or challenges that will …
These ricotta pots bring the earthy flavours of figs, together with pecans and raspberries, to capture a sense of lazy summer afternoons, Italian food markets …
Do you love Banana Bread loaf? Why not try my super easy, healthier snack version – banana bread bites. Perfect with your morning coffee!
These overnight oats are really simple to prepare, but pack a citrus wake up call together with a mighty nutrient punch to start your day.
Easter is fast approaching and I know you will be craving some indulgent treats.
How about trying these Orange and Apricot Chocolate Truffles?
Fancy a little treat for the weekend? Whip up these super easy cheesecake pots for a healthy indulgent treat.
Choose to challenge – Do you feel women are making progress in changing our roles in society? Maybe there is another change that needs …
Want to find out how stepping out of my comfort zone to go jet skiing relates to your health journey and the mindset of learning …
Did you think that by midlife your life would be figured out but you still feel confused and stuck? These 4 beliefs could be …
You will love the chocolately indulgence of these healthy overnight oats. Perfect for helping you get through the stresses of the festive season.
These oaty bites provide a combination of chewy softness together with a crunchy, nutty texture to help satisfy any snack attack moments.
This is a beautiful summer treat combining a creamy vanilla filling with a tangy, fruity topping. It makes a great finish to a summer …
A decadent, chocolate and coconut healthy snack. This is a super easy recipe you can whip up in less than 15 minutes. Great …
This is a super healthy breakfast recipe that tastes like fruit crumble! The preparation time is minimal, but you do need to leave overnight in …
How to meal plan and reduce stress at dinner time!
Do you struggle with coming up with meal ideas for your family every night?
Do …
Chocolate and Lime Cheesecake Recipe
I have been hoping to share this cheesecake recipe with you for some time. However, we were super busy with all …
Fruit and Vegetables – we all know we should be consuming more than just ‘five a day’.
This breakfast overnight oats recipe will help get you …
Puff Pastry Plum Tarts Recipe
This is a super easy and quick dessert recipe that you can whip up in an instant. If you prefer to …
This week, I have another recipe for you. I have been playing around with some new tech on my website. I now have a super …
This is a super indulgent, energy slice. It is rather high in calories due to the dried fruit and dark chocolate so it’s best to …
Wow, we’re rapidly heading to the end of January. How did that happen? Are you still sticking to your New Year Resolutions or have you …
Check out this beautiful spiced, oaty, Bonfire Parkin recipe
How and why I’ve changed my drinking habits
Firstly, I want to be clear that I’m only talking about changing alcohol drinking habits and NOT alcohol …
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Do you often feel frazzled and exhausted?
Do you suffer from brain fog?
Are you searching for some ideas for healthy habits to help calm you day?
Why …
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I hope you’ve had a great week and …
**Disclaimer: The review of the Whyte’s Fairfield Women’s bike is a completely independent review and is my own experience and opinion of the bike. However, …
6 Healthy eating holiday tips
I absolutely love holidays. They’re a great time to relax, enjoy time with loved ones, explore new places and enjoy food!!!
When …
My School Morning Routine
One of the biggest obstacles to eating healthy is usually time. Many families in the UK sacrifice breakfast because they say they just don’t have time.
Dutch …
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Are you intrigued? What life lessons could I possibly learn from an A-ha concert?
6 life lessons learnt from an A-ha concert
Well, I love people …
6 Simple tips for a healthier grocery shop
As I’ve mentioned before, most supermarkets are set up intentionally to make you buy as much unhealthy food as possible. These …
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I hope you are having a good week.
If you are living in a house with teenagers in the UK, I expect you are probably half way through …
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I hope you’ve had a super week.
A review of Hot Pod Yoga
*Please note this is a completely independent review and is based on my …
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Why planet Earth is fighting an infinity food war
At the weekend my 12 year old son wanted to go and watch the new Avengers …
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I hope you’ve had a wonderful week and enjoyed some of the lovely sunshine that decided to show up!
Life just seems to get busier …
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How to reduce a bloated Winter stomach
Now Spring is officially here (even if the weather hasn’t realised it yet), I’m sure like me your …
Why busy mum’s need self-care habits
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I hope you have had a good week. The observant amongst you may have noticed that there was no …
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My supersize challenge:
As I sit down to write this post, Britain is about to be hit by the second ‘Beast from the East’. So, …
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I hope you all had a super weekend.
Pulled pork and Mexican sauce recipe:
This week I thought I would share with you a simple pulled …
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Why you need to relax and …
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I hope you are all keeping well and healthy. How are your New Year resolutions and health goals going? If you feel like you’ve …
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You may be aware that there was no meal plan post last week. This was because it was a half term school break here …
Why I won’t be ‘detoxing’ my friends
Recently, I’ve seen lots of articles in magazines and on the internet giving advice on how the type of …
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I hope your January went well. How are your healthy goals/resolutions going? You can still join the New Leaf Facebook 52 week healthy motivation camp if …
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This week I’d like to share with you my
Top 10 habits for a healthier life
I try to do these everyday:
1. Enjoy and savour your …
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As many of my readers already know, I’m a big fan of online grocery shopping. This is for a number of reasons:-
I hate …
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Welcome to 2018! I hope January is being kind to you all.
My No 1 parenting tip
This week I really want to share with you …
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I hope you all enjoyed seeing in 2018 and are feeling refreshed and ready for a wonderful year ahead.
How to …
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I hope you’ve had a wonderful Christmas, full of fun, food, family and friends.
As we count down to New Year, no doubt you will …
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I hope you’ve had a good week and your preparations for the Christmas festivities are going well.
What I have learnt about changing habits
As the …
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The difference between physical hunger and food cravings
With Christmas rapidly approaching I think 90% (if not more) of the population will start to overeat …
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6 Steps to achieve long term health at any age
As my regular readers know, I’ve set myself a challenge to go 30 days without …
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Making new habits
Many of you may have seen my blog post on Saturday 30 days without coffee challenge, where I declared that I’m giving …
#30dayswithoutcoffeechallenge
There’s two little secrets you might not know about me – I love coffee and I suffer from arthritis.
Over the last few weeks my arthritis …
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Rant Alert – why you should be wary of misleading packaging!!
Today I wanted to highlight why you need to read the nutritional information labels …
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Why we need to change the way we think about food.
This week I had an appointment at the hairdressers. Like most hairdressers, discussions flowed from …
Feeling overwhelmed by all the Halloween sugar? Why not try these fluffy, light pumpkin scones with a savoury twist. Perfect for entertaining the …
At this time of year there is an abundance of beautiful British apples. Growing up as a child, living in a low income, country environment, apples …
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I hope you are having a good week – no doubt many of you have children home for the half term. If they’re anything …
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This week I want to share with you my Super Satay Sauce recipe. I love this recipe because you can add the sauce to …
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Today, I have some good news for all you tea drinkers out there. Ordinary black tea can help aid …
Journals and notebooks as a weight-loss tool
I just wanted to share with you these lovely notebooks I found in Matalan for £4 each and explain how journals and notebooks can help …
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Well, I’ve finally succumbed to the idea that the summer is over and autumn is here. It seems we weren’t destined to have an …
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There are no MAGIC pills, potions or shortcuts. The only way your health and weight will change is by taking action yourself on a daily basis …
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I trust you have had a good week. I thought I would share with you a fruit loaf recipe to help with those mid …
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This week apologies to any male readers, but I’m on a bit of a rant and it’s about the treatment of women in our …
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Well I’m guessing that those of you who have children, have now probably got them all back at school – mine are back at last!
Whilst …
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I hope you all had a super Bank Holiday weekend. It was amazing to actually have some good weather for it!
This week I just …
Do you believe in affirmations?
When I was younger, I was very sceptical of anything I considered a bit ‘woo woo’ or hippy. Yoga, self help …
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I have to offer my apologies again for the late posting of this week’s meal plan. Whilst I love school holidays, they really mess …
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I hope you’ve had a good week and enjoying the weekend even though the weather is definitely not summer!
When we got back from our …
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I’m now back from summer family holidays and desperately trying to get back into a normal routine. However, with four boys off school, it’s …
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Firstly, a huge apology as there was no Meal Plan post last week. A frantic week of Sports Day, prize giving and end of …
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I’ve seen several critical articles in the media this week about ‘clean eating’ and the bloggers/influencers who promote these diets on social media. Clean eating …
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This week, after a special request from a reader, I thought I would include a recipe for you from last week’s meal plan.
Red or Green Thai …
One of the most common obstacles people say they face in trying to eat healthier is “TIME”. With our busy lifestyles it’s becoming harder to …
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I hope you have had an enjoyable Bank Holiday and half term.
The beautiful weather has meant we have been enjoying eating outside as much as possible.
This …
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Firstly I would like to express my sincere love and sympathy to all those who were affected by the terrible bombing in Manchester this …
Struggling to fit exercise into your weekly routine?
Do you have small children who absorb all your time?
Not keen on organised fitness classes?
Like most people, over …
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My question for you this week is “Do you every feel overwhelmed by the healthy eating movement?”.
I’ve been listening recently to varying medical experts …
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I know I keep going on about this, but as a food lover it makes sense – one of the easiest ways to reduce …
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A quick question for you – are you struggling with sticking to a healthy eating/life style plan?
One of the easiest ways to stay on …
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It’s been a bit stressful in our house over the last month or so – two teenage sons preparing for exams, elderly relatives requiring …
Tempted? …
Hell yeah! – aren’t we all?
I saw this banner as I drove past our local garden centre and it made me a bit mad.
Don’t …
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This week I want to remind you that the little things you do each day can have a huge impact over time on what …
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OMG! I can’t believe how quick the weeks seem to fly past and I’m having to organise the food for the next week again. …
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I hope you are having a wonderful Easter. My menu planner is late this week as we were enjoying family time and celebrating birthdays.
Here’s …
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As I type this the sun is out and I’m hoping for a BBQ tonight! I hope you are experiencing the same weather.
Here’s my menu …
WHY??
Well, scientific research is quite divided on this subject.
Research from the University of Texas Health Science Centre believes there could be a direct link from diet soda/drinks …
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Firstly, apologies as my post is slightly late this week. School holidays have completely messed with my routine! At least my weekly menu planner …
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Well I can’t believe that my kids have just broken up for the Easter Holidays – already !!!
I think my cupboards will be totally …
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I’ve a big confession this week. On Monday we decided as a family (even though it was a school night) to make the most …