This healthy take on the classic Shamrock Shake uses fresh spinach and juicy kiwi to achieve the fun and festive St Patricks Day colour. Using fresh mint makes this smoothie extra minty and refreshing.
Nutrition profile:
Egg Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 frozen large banana, sliced
1 cup spinach
½ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
½ […]
Its like the old saying goes: “By failing to prepare, we are preparing to fail.” This is especially true when it comes to diet. When we don’t give thought to what we’re going to eat during the day, we’re left with what is convenient or close in proximity come mealtime. And the end result? We’re […]
Ingredients:
450g mixed spring vegetables such as green beans, asparagus, broad beans and peas
400g tagliatelle
1 lemon
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp snipped chives
grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), to serve
Method
Halve the green beans and cut the asparagus into 3 pieces on the diagonal. Cook the tagliatelle, adding the vegetables […]
PREP: 15 MINS
COOK: 30 MINS
MAKES: 10-12
Nutrition: per pancake
Kcal 53
Fat 1g
Saturates 0.3g
Carbs 8g
Sugars 0.8g
Fibre 0.4g
Protein 3g
Salt 0.1g
Ingredients:
50g self-raising flour
50g wholemeal or wholegrain flour
2 small eggs, separated
150ml skimmed milk
berries and low-fat yogurt or fromage frais to serve
Method:
Sift the flours into a bowl or wide jug and tip any bits in […]
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CICO – “Calories in-calories out”
When it comes to changing our weight and body shapes, this whole “calories-in vs calories-out” topic is really controversial. Why is this? Some people think it’s the ONLY way to lose weight. Others may disagree and say its too easy and the information around it is foolish. The […]
A delicious Gluten-Free Almond Bread recipe that only uses honey for sweetening (aside from a few of those yummy chocolate chips ;))!!
Mix:
1/2 c almond butter
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
2 T honey
Blend with immersion blender
Then add:
1 t cinnamon
1/4 t salt and baking soda each
Blend again
Add in a handful of chocolate […]
This light, vibrant one-pot casserole is packed with spring veg and herby pesto
PREP: 20 MINS
COOK: 45 MINS
LEVEL: EASY
SERVES: 4
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
500g boneless, skinless chicken thigh
300g small new potato
425ml low-salt vegetable stock (such as Kallo low-salt vegetable stock cubes)
350g broccoli, cut into small florets
350g spring greens, […]
Have your pie and eat it too!! This recipe from the British Heart Foundation is low in salt, fat and saturates – and not to mention, tasty!
Category: Main meal | Serves: Makes 4 individual pies
Prep time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 3.5 hours
INGREDIENTS
100g (3½oz) onion, diced
100g (3½oz) celery, diced
100g (3½oz) carrots, diced
1 […]
Chewy, dense, fudgy and a little gooey (if served warm!), that are sure to go down a treat whatever your dietary preferences.
Serves: 10-12
INGREDIENTS
14g milled flaxseed
90ml warm water
150g soft brown ( or coconut) sugar
130g oat flour, gluten free if necessary*
85g almond flour
30g cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of […]
Article by the Drummond Team
If the rising costs of food and groceries are discouraging you from making changes to you and your family’s diet then read on – healthy eating doesn’t have to cost more.
20 Tips:
Write a shopping list
Draw up a weekly meal plan using up ingredients you already have and make a shopping list […]