Overnight oats are a fantastic way of getting a quick and nutritious breakfast. So easy to make, taking just 5 minutes, and you can use whatever you have in stock at home. Then, just let it sit in the fridge overnight, and it’s hassle free grab-and-go breakfast in the morning. In a recent publication, researchers at The University of Leeds …
Cheats Refried Beans
Refried beans are a party food staple in my house. I always make them whenever I’m having a gathering, but I have to be prepared and start the day before. However, this is the cheats version. I say cheat because I’m using already cooked beans from the tin. No need for soaking over night, or boiling for hours. You can …
Mince Pies
Whether you made your own mincemeat or not, there are still ways to help increase the diversity of plant fibres in your mince pies. You could try adding in some extra dried fruit to bought mincemeat, zesting in some clementine zest, or try adding carrot like in my own mincemeat recipe. And you don’t have to stop there, you can …
Mincemeat
Homemade mince pies are something special at Christmas. Taking it one step further and making your own mincemeat means you can decide what goes in. For me, shop bought mincemeat sometimes feels like it’s missing some of the fruit. Making your own mincemeat is so quick, and I guarantee the flavour will be so much better than the shop bought …
Roasted Squash, Kale and Lentil Winter Salad
A gorgeous winter salad which uses seasonal vegetables and lets them shine as stars in the dish. Kale, a vegetable best in winter, is roasted till crispy. If you’ve never tried crispy kale, now is the time! Combining both kale and lentils in this dish helps to increase the plant based iron. Additionally, kale is a good source of vitamin …
Hello world!
Hello everyone! Introducing myself, Dr. Pippa Gibson, a qualified registered nutritionist working in industry to help educate children on the importance of nutrition. I have held several research roles in the past, including positions at The University of Surrey and King’s College London where I conducted human clinical trials looking into the effects of specific foods and nutrients on health …