Beans and Legumes

Beans and Legumes Buy dried beans and lentils to soak and cook at home, rather than tinned versions. Look out for beans sold in cartons (Tesco stocks them) or sprout your own at home! Chickpeas Bor...

Oils and Vinegars

Oils and Vinegars Organic virgin coconut oil Organic virgin Olive Oil Flaxseed Oil Sesame Oil Cold pressed Pumpkin seed oil Walnut oil Cider vinegar Red wine vinegar Raw Apple Cid...

Plant-Based Milks

Plant-Based Milks Make sure to buy the unsweetened version, even those sweetened with agave syrup. Most of these are fortified with calcium and vitamin D3, depending on the brand. Avoid brands contain...

Purple Power Fertility Smoothie

A fertility smoothie? What on earth is that?! Let me explain... I'm at the age where a lot of my friend are either thinking about having a baby or actively trying. So I created this smoothie to give t...

Roast Butternut Squash, Lentil and Spinach Stew

 This is a deliciously warming and easy dish, plus it's a cheap and filling option for families, students and anyone watching the pennies. Kids will love the natural sweetness of the butternut squash and p...

Condiments/ Specialist Ingredients

Condiments/ Specialist Ingredients Pictured are many of the more specialist ingredients in my kitchen, that feature in my recipes. I usually buy them in health food stores, including Nourish, H...

Pine Nut and Date Millet Pilaf

The butternut squash is such a versatile starchy vegetable, and works for everything from soups to curries, stews and simple salads. But thanks to their shape, they're also perfect to stuff for a fun and di...

Herbs and Spices

Herbs and Spices It's a great idea to stock up on plenty of herbs and spices. Many have medicinal and healing properties, and they really help to add flavour to dishes without using refined sugar, salt o...

The Best High-Protein Plant-Based Foods

I always find it amusing that once I mention to somebody that I choose not to eat animal protein foods like meat, eggs and fish, their immediate question is always "where do you get your protein from?" ...