by Valerie Green | May 2, 2020 | Recipes
Here’s a great one pan meal filled with Omega 3, protein, B vitamins, minerals, vitamin C and Fiber, to name but a few of the healthy benefits from this tasty meal. I like to serve it with some crusty sourdough to mop up the delicious broth. Glass of chilled white...
by Valerie Green | May 2, 2020 | Recipes
Not just for Thanksgiving or Christmas! Turkey is low in saturated fat so is a great substitute for mince beef, pork or chicken. You can use Quorn mince in this recipe also. Turkey is high in Zinc (immune boosting), B vitamins (multiple benefits including mental...
by Valerie Green | Apr 27, 2020 | Recipes
This was so quick! And tasty too. A hit at home and I would even consider adding some spinach next time for added greens…. because you can never have too many greens! It is also very filling so a little goes a long way. Serves 2 4 tbsp crème fraiche 1 tbsp Dijon...
by Valerie Green | Apr 25, 2020 | Recipes
This is perfect comfort food. And a one pan dish which I love as less washing up to do. I have used vegetarian sausages but really any good quality sausage will do or even a mix of sausages and chorizo if you prefer. I cooked the sausages separately to begin with...
by Valerie Green | Apr 25, 2020 | Articles
Good quality restorative sleep is exactly what our bodies and minds need to reduce anxiety and support our immune system. It is also one of the most effective ways to take you out of a stress state and into a relaxation state and is essential for optimum performance....
by Valerie Green | Apr 19, 2020 | Articles
Let me start by saying not all stress is bad. In short doses it can even be helpful. Small amounts of cortisol, our stress hormone, can improve our brain function, for example when giving a talk, hosting a board meeting or performing in an exam. Our concentration...
by Valerie Green | Apr 16, 2020 | Recipes
These scrummy pies are a great way to use up cooked chicken and any vegetables you have lying around. Just chop them up small. I used some cooked mushrooms and added spinach in some and frozen peas in others. Left over Sunday roast vegetables would be equally as...
by Valerie Green | Apr 11, 2020 | Articles
Feeling run down? Having good gut health can help boost your immunity, which is comforting to know when you are feeling under the weather with colds and flu, sniffles and sneezes. So, what is the immune system? The immune system is the body’s defence against...
by Valerie Green | Apr 10, 2020 | Recipes
Ideal on toast for breakfast topped with a poached egg. With nibbles such as carrots, cucumber or tortilla chips for a movie night. With spicy wedges and sour cream. With salsa and tacos. Any time! Serves 8 1 large ripe tomato finely chopped 3 ripe avocados ...
by Valerie Green | Apr 3, 2020 | Articles
The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered the state of fear I was in and all the emotions that came with it when my husband suffered his stroke 4 years ago. My anxiety has been creeping in. I was waking up in night sweats. My chest was tight. My breathing short. ...
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