Nuts, Seeds and Nut Butters
Nuts and Seeds
These should be unsalted and raw, not roasted. It's best to store them in the fridge as this prevents rancidity and increases their shelf-life. Aim to soak small quantities for at le...
Gluten-Free Grains and Flours
Gluten-Free Grains:
Oats (Preferably certified gluten-free)
Oat groats
Millet flakes
Buckwheat flakes
Buckwheat groats
Quinoa and Quinoa Flakes
Bulgar wheat
Brown rice
Wild rice
Gluten-free Oat ca...
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...
Sweet Potato and Chickpea Burgers with Caramelised Red Onion & Fennel Relish
See? You can eat burgers AND bolognese AND pizza AND fudge on a healthy eating plan!
Granted, they're not dripping with cheese, oil and meat, but I promise that these are just as tasty and far more nouri...
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...
My Top Fitness, Fashion and Beauty Tips
Here's a selection of my top tips in everything from fitness, to fashion, beauty and lifestyle, as featured on Evoke.ie:
1. ‘For me it’s about feeling my best on the inside, because that’s when I ...
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...