Drinks

Super Green Smoothie Bowl with Nutty Granola & Cocoa

Super Green Smoothie Bowl with Nutty Granola & Cocoa

Smoothie bowls really do taste as good as they look and half the fun is creating something beautiful. There’s something about the different textures and colours that really gets the juices flowing. You can create pretty much any combination of flavours and then top it...

Smoothie saviours- Why I love them and my top 6 recipes

Smoothie saviours- Why I love them and my top 6 recipes

If mornings are busy and you often have to eat on the run then smoothies are the perfect way to ensure you get a nutritious start to the day. Smoothies take around five minutes to make in the morning and as the main ingredients are fruit and vegetables, they are...

Berry and spinach smoothie

Berry and spinach smoothie

This smoothie is quick, easy and perfect post workout. Frozen berries are a good choice during the autumn/winter months and not in season as they still retain all their goodness.Ingredients: Serves 1 1 small banana Handful of spinach (washed) ½ cup of berries of your...

Warming spiced rooibos tea

Warming spiced rooibos tea

Consumed for centuries in South Africa, rooibos tea is created through fermenting the leaves of the shrub, Aspalathus linearis. Rooibos tea is caffeine free, which makes it a great alternative to black or green teas.  It is packed full of antioxidants and has been...

Turmeric latte

Turmeric latte

A renowned spice used in India for thousands of years, turmeric is a powerful natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Turmeric has phenomenal health benefits. It has been shown to assist with conditions such as skin disorders, arthritis, depression and Alzheimer’s,...

Matcha latte

Matcha latte

Matcha is green tea in a concentrated powder form. Green tea contains high levels of polyphenols, which are potent antioxidants, as well as the powerful compound Epigallocatechin gallate. Epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG for short, is the well researched compound in...

Grapefruit mocktail

Grapefruit mocktail

This zingy little number will give you a boost for all the right reasons!  Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Their pink colour comes from lycopene which helps repair cell damage and their combination of fibre, vitamins and minerals are believed to help maintain a...

Strawberry lassi

Strawberry lassi

An alternative to it’s traditional Indian mango version, this strawberry lassi doesn’t contain any refined sugar and is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Vary it by using different fruit,  peach lassi anyone? Ingredients: Serves 2 400g strawberries roughly chopped...

Lime mojito (non – alchoholic)

Lime mojito (non – alchoholic)

You know summer has arrived when you’re handed one of these! Crisp and refreshing, relax and enjoy! Ingredients: Serves 1 Sparkling water 1 lime cut into quarters, then halved 6 mint leaves 10ml agave syrup 10ml lemon syrup crushed ice, ( use about 6 ice cubes)...

Sangria (non – alcoholic)

Sangria (non – alcoholic)

Enjoy this sangria knowing that you’re not only having a really great tasting drink, but it’s packed full of vitamins and antioxidants from the fruit. Ingredients: Serves 1 1 lemon, sliced, with peel 1 lime, sliced, with peel 1 orange, sliced, with peel 1 cored apple,...

Cranberry and ginger juice

Cranberry and ginger juice

Cranberries are great for helping urinary tract infections and may help with cardiovascular diseases by reducing blood pressure with their anti-inflammatory properties.   Ingredients: Serves 1-2 450ml unsweetened cranberry juice 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 orange,...

Watermelon spritzer

Watermelon spritzer

A lovely refreshing summer drink, watermelon is full of potassium which combined with it’s high water content make it a great health drink for your kidneys, keeping them in good working order.   It is also a great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant thanks to it’s high...

Homemade elderflower cordial

Homemade elderflower cordial

A fragrant and refreshing drink, elderflower cordial makes quite the impression on a hot, sunny day. Elderflowers can be picked fresh in the UK from approximately late May to early July. Making the summer time a perfect opportunity to go for a walk to collect your...

Virgin strawberry daiquiri

Virgin strawberry daiquiri

My virgin strawberry daiquiri is packed with vitamin C to help support the skin. Summer is a time when sun exposure can lead to poor skin health. Vitamin C assists to reduce the damaging effects of the sun and promote collagen formation. Refreshing, delicious and...

Lemonade & pink lemonade

Lemonade & pink lemonade

A perfect accompaniment for a summer barbeque, lemonade is refreshing and tasty whilst being popular for all ages. Lemons promote detoxification and are rich in vitamin C and bioflavanoids. By making your own lemonade you'll gain health benefits whilst avoiding high...

Turmeric, ginger and cinnamon tea

Turmeric, ginger and cinnamon tea

This anti-inflammatory tea is extremely healthy, easy to make and also inexpensive. Benefits of this tea: All three spices in this tea have been used for thousands of years to reduce inflammation, enhance digestion and circulation and strengthen the immune system....

Berry and chia seed smoothie

Berry and chia seed smoothie

This super smoothie is just so delicious and quick to make I just had to share my recipe with you all! Chia seeds are a fantastic source of plant-based protein, anti-inflammatory omega-3s, and antioxidants. Ingredients: Serves 1 1 cup coconut water 1 cup frozen...

Strawberry almond butter smoothie

Strawberry almond butter smoothie

I love almond butter for spreading on rye bread or fruit slices and it also makes a healthy addition to your morning smoothies. This strawberry and almond butter smoothie is thick and creamy and nutty in flavour. This is my current favourite post-workout treat. Enjoy...

Green smoothie bliss

Green smoothie bliss

This is the perfect introduction to drinking your greens. Antioxidants help to prevent and repair damage to body tissues, our skin included. Vitamin C is one of the greatest antioxidants we have available, and it’s abundant in pineapple. The addition of avocado brings...

Blood orange citrus smoothie

Blood orange citrus smoothie

This delicious drink is like sunshine in a glass and absolutely packed with anti-oxidants. You can serve it as a delicious drink with breakfast, or add protein powder for a more substantial smoothie. Ingredients: Serves 1 1 lemon, skin scrubbed and cut into quarters...