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 …
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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 …
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With the days lengthening into the evenings and tiny lambs skipping in the fields near our house, I can finally begin to believe that …
Most of us are faced with this question every day – What should I eat?
We know we should be eating healthier choices but there is so …
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This week has been a really manic week – school plays, social engagements, kids afterschool activities, a close relative in hospital. All these factors …
Hello everyone. Firstly, apologies for there being no menu planner last week, but it was half term and I was away. I managed to avoid doing too much …
Well you might have, but it doesn’t need to be a permanent thing. It’s most likely your body thinks it’s starving because you are eating the wrong foods!
Your …
Gosh, another week has flown by but we have been counting down the days slightly in our house as it’s half term now – whoopee!! …
Did you start the New Year with a restrictive diet plan to lose weight, only to find you’ve completely lost motivation now we are into February?
Use my …