Summer Fun and diabetes management…

Now we are hitting summer, a time to relax, unwind and enjoy, getting ready for the summer parties, picnics, barbecues, outings and events-a time when eating and drinking seems to be never-ending, do you agree?   Sometimes, these events can be constant over a few days; this constant eating and indulging means it becomes difficult…

Rainbow Food For Gorgeous Skin…

BEAUTIFUL SKIN! We all want it NOW! And we want to maintain it throughout our life, but how? If you look after your body internally, be wise about your food and drink choices and use some reasonably priced natural organic beauty products; you will look and feel gorgeous! I have been lucky to have soft,…

‘SHOCKING’ sugar levels in hot drinks!

Research findings estimated that more than 1/3 of drinks contain the same amount or MORE SUGAR than a can of coca-cola, which contains 9 teaspoons of sugar per can. Around 1.7 billion cups of coffee are sold each year and 1/5 of the population visit coffee shops daily (including teens). A report by ‘Action on…

Oh Soo Splendid Fruit Juice….

Protect your body with a Fruity drink-Bursting with Anti-oxidants! High in vitamins A, C, potassium, calcium and fibre. Thought to prevent some cancers. 1/2 avocado stoned & roughly chopped/ 115g blueberries/ 115g strawberries hulled/ juice od 1 tangerine or a small orange/ 125ml cold water Put all the ingredients into a blender until smooth-add ice…

Mango & Kale Smoothie

  Bursting with calcium, beta carotene, C and B group vitamins.  The sweetness of the mango balances the kale. Refreshing and delicious! Juice of half a lime/1 tbsp sesame seeds/ a handful of curly green kale/1 mango peeled and chopped/ 225 ml almond or soya milk/small handful of crushed ice Put the sesame seeds into a…

Children with Learning difficulties and the Modern Day Diet….

Childhood should be a happy time- to enjoy play and have fun! However, trends show that children with learning difficulties are increasing! More and more children are having  learning difficulties such as ADHD and autism as well as problems with behaviour and socialising, so why is this the case? A survey undertaken by London’s City…

Oriental noodle and tofu salad

Serves 4 (Ready in 35 minutes) 400g firm tofu, cut into 8 slices 2tsp soy sauce 170g dried soba noodles 6 spring onions thinly sliced 2 large carrots, peeled cut into match sticks 2 courgette sticks cut into match sticks 50g baby spinach leaves roughly torn 150g bean sprouts 100g radishes thinly sliced A handful…