Sugar is making all the headlines for the wrong reasons – Annie Jones tells us why… We all like our sweet things. We all seem to think that it is the best way to give boundless energy on those days when we have so much to do, to see, to achieve! Sugar or caffeine are normally […]
Hanami Dango are sweet treats that are usually made during Sakura season, which falls rom the end of March to early May, when the Sakura bloom all over Japan. Hanami means ‘flower viewing’; hana meaning ‘flower’, and mi meaning ‘to see’. ‘Flower’ in this case almost always refers to the beautiful pink cherry blossoms, or Sakura. Hanami […]
Nutritional therapist Dr Eva Detko looks into the pros and cons of using common sugar alternatives to sweeten up your baking… When thinking about substituting sugar in a recipe, it is important to remember that, apart from sweetness, sugar also provides structure, texture and flavour to baked goods. Therefore, replacing sugar in recipes can be […]
These pancakes are fluffy light and packed full of zingy flavour and superfood goodness with the Chilean Blueberries. To make them even healthier, they are made with spelt flour, which is easier to digest than wheat flour and are sweetened with a touch of lower GI agave syrup. Spelt and Vanilla Blueberry Pancakes with Agave Syrup By Sophie Mitchell (www.sophiemichell.com) SF […]
Q We are trying to get ourselves off sugar. What is the best way to ease into a sugar free diet? My first question would be to ask why you want to cut sugar out of your diet. There is no doubt that having a high sugar consumption is inadvisable, but cutting out sugar altogether poses […]
Parents have been urged to sign-up for a free sugar app that examines the sugar content of more than 75,000 common food and drink products. The Change4Life Sugar Smart app is designed to show quickly and easily how much total sugar is in the things you’re buying, eating and drinking, to help you spot it more […]
Falooda is a typical Indian dessert made from sweet thickened milk – in this case almond milk – and textured with a tasty, crunchy garnish. By Mira Manek. This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, egg-free and vegan. Ingredients | Makes about 15 pieces 300ml (10fl oz) almond milk 1 tsp agar-agar powder 4 […]
This quick, easy, healthy chocolate avocado mousse is simply made using avocados and hazelnut milk. It’s so quick to make, and so healthy that you can even eat it for breakfast! Chocolate and Hazelnut Avocado Mousse By Rachel Smith (www.rawberryfields.co.uk) Serves 2 | Prep 5 mins | Cook none | GF SF DF EF V […]
With a colour that’s bound to get you in the festive Halloween spirit, give this inSpiral spooky spirulina smoothie recipe a try this October. Spooky Spirulina Smoothie Recipe Superfoods are not only incredibly good for your health, but the phytonutrients they contain also work wonderfully as natural food colouring. The spirulina in this terrifying smoothie gives […]
Now you can enjoy this healthy version of the World’s most popular cookie, the Oreo, guilt-free with this raw, vegan and refined sugar-free recipe. If you’re feeling really ambitious, you can also have a go at making your own peanut butter! Raw Oreos with Peanut Butter By Rachel Smith (www.rawberryfields.co.uk) Serves 12 | Prep […]