Dr Pippa Gibson BSc (Hons) PhD RNutr
Dr Pippa Gibson BSc (Hons) PhD RNutr
Iodine is a nutrient we need to make thyroide hormones. If we don’t get enough iodine in our diets it can lead to something called goitre where our thyroid glands swell up in our necks in order to increase the capture of low levels of iodine in our diets. This was a common disease in 1950’s before iodine was used …
Looking to increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids when you don’t eat fish? Here’s an easy fix you can use to help increase your dietary omega-3 intake. Makes 20 servings Ingredients 100g pitted dates 30g chia seeds 30g linseeds 150g rolled oats 50g rye flakes 50g barley flakes 50g spelt flakes 100g chopped walnuts* 30g sunflower seeds 50g desiccated …
No tricks, all treats here. Using dates to naturally sweeten these muffins with roasted pumpkin, autumnal spices and sultanas. Delicious as they are, they also can be topped with orange mascarpone icing for the final touch. Makes 12 muffins Ingredients 200g pitted dates 50ml boiling water 200g roasted pumpkin flesh 175g vegetable oil 3 eggs Zest and juice of 1 …
A delicious and easy way to start the day. Perfect for Pancake Day, or make a stash for on the go. Naturally sweet from the banana, these have no added sugar. You could further flavour the pancakes with fruits such as blueberries, or use dark chocolate chips for an extra sweet kick. Use gluten-free oats to make this gluten-free, or …
Get a head start on the week by whipping up a batch of my Bakewell Breakfast Bars. Naturally sweetened using dates and cherries, these bars contain no added sugar. They also pack some wholesome goodness in the form of oats and wholemeal flour meaning they contain 5.5g of fibre per bar as well as some healthy fats from the seeds …
A super fun way of getting one of your 5-a-day in! “Watermelon” ice lollies made for a selection of fruits, are the perfect way to say cool in the summer, and if you have kids you can get them to help make them with the blending and pouring. Using frozen strawberries helps cool the first mixture, making it slightly quicker …
Feeling hot in this heatwave? Me too! So here’s one of my fun ways to help you keep cool this summer, and the good news is it’s good for you! Blended fruits with coconut milk make the perfect frozen popsicles. You could play around with the flavour combinations, but for me this is the summery flavour I’ve been craving to …
Making your own baked beans can be so satisfying and give you greater control over what goes into them. A quick investigation into baked beans sold in UK supermarkets shows that the average 200g portion of standard baked beans will contain 1g of salt (ranging up to a staggering 1.6g). It’s Salt Awareness Week (8th-14th March 2021), which aims to …
The easiest (and quickest) way to use up some brown Fairtrade bananas from the bottom of your fruit bowl. These little cakes make the perfect pudding in a hurry. There’s also no added sugar thanks to the natural sweetness of the extra ripe bananas, and the addition of a date. Each cake provides you with 4 different plant points for …
A winter version of my no added sugar granola is sure to please in the cold weather; warming cinnamon is paired with sweet apples making for the perfect pick-me-up for dark mornings. Cinnamon is a spice containing lots of polyphenols, a type of plant chemical which is thought to be beneficial to health. In total, this granola is packed full …