10 reasons why Delicious and Real is better than a cookery book
10 reasons why is Delicious and Real better than a cookery book
Guest Blog: the psychology of meal-planning…why it works
by Sarah-Helen King founder, psychologist and wellness coach of Invigorise Do you ever find yourself throwing scraps of food together from the fridge for dinner, knowing that the concoction you’ve created is really not the healthiest, but telling yourself ‘it will do’? Have you noticed how often this is happening? Maybe it’s because you’ve finished work late and still have the kids to feed; Or you’ve just generally lost your motivation to cook; Perhaps the monotony of putting 3 meals together, at home, has become all too much; and you’ve just run out of ideas, so, it’s either this option, …
Do you want the gift of time?
Give your tweens and teens responsibility for one meal a week; this will give you a well-deserved break from cooking whilst teaching them valuable life skills. Click on the link and enter your email address; you will be sent a booklet with 5 recipes for you to try – they are simple, delicious and taste even better if someone else cooks them for you! It’s time to let the kids take charge! Getting your older children to take responsibility for an evening meal has a whole host of benefits. Some of my subscribers are already doing this and it is …
15 kitchen hacks and tips
15 hacks to simplify the time you spend in the kitchen: from repurposing your waste, to cleaning your chopping boards and cooling your cocktails, there really is a tip for everyone! If you want more of the above, I have a very popular feature on my facebook page known as #toptiptuesday. I love researching the tips and putting them together and I love the comments and suggestions that my followers give me! Do you have any top tips to share? I am beginning to run out of ideas so could do with your help! You can message me on facebook …
The Mediterranean diet and why it’s my favourite
Now, I want to start by saying that I am not one for dieting – I am a firm believer in variety and balance (it’s why I set up Delicious and Real). But if I had to choose my favourite diet it would be the Mediterranean one. Why? Because it delivers what I love most: a rainbow of colour. It has been recognised as one of the healthiest diets in the world because it is packed full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein sources, herbs and spices, and healthy fat sources (like chia seeds, walnuts, avocado and olive oil). …