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Ice 'cream' minty dream 😍 . Ice cream probably has to be my favourite Summertime delight and mint choc chip makes me the happiest. . I wanted to recreate a more nutritious version and here we are! . I mixed one ripe (pre- frozen) banana with a good dollop of coconut cream (either get a cream carton or just the creamier top of a coconut milk can!) . Then add a sprinke of dark chocolate chips and I then used a few drops of my mint essential oil from @youngliving @natural_rays to add the mintyness! . You could substitute this with mint leaves from your garden or a edible mint extract (dont just use any mint essential oil as they're not all suitable) . Super tasty and lovely knowing exactly what goes into it! . I love finding and creating new recipes and then sharing personalised recipe books with my clients 😊 if you want to know about how you can get involved, message me or comment below and il get in touch 💕🥑
Black lives matter #blackouttuesday Time to pause, listen and learn.
Feeding your good gut bacteria doesn't need to be complicated. . ✔️They love fibre ✔️Different bacteria enjoy different fibres so mixing it up suits them ✔️They love you to be relaxed when eating (limit distractions!) ✔️They prefer it when they don't have to compete with the bad guys. So ideally they prefer when you limit the fuel for their enemies (sugar). . Basing your meals on different vegetables (and maybe some legumes like beans and chickpeas) ticks the boxes and keeps them happy. . When they're happy, you're happy 😄👍 . I often support my 1:1 clients with different ways to support their gut bacteria. If you want to see how my programmes work, just message me and I can run through the details 😊💕
Connectedness. . Over the last 193755 days of solo lockdown (might have lost count 🤣) although I obviously feel distanced to humans, I feel SO much more connected to the great outdoors 🌳 . I have started foraging, learning about different plants and actually noticing the wildlife around me 🐿️ . Nature has given me a safe space to run, walk, laugh and cry. I have used it to burn excess energy and to fill me with hope when I have felt emotionally drained. . Foraging has made me look differently at my surroundings and really start to think about where my food comes from. It also gives you a huge sense of gratitude when you can pick plants on your walk that you know are going to provide you with so much goodness. . Today I picked some rose bay willow herb that I will add to my breakfasts (cook the stem and leaves!) and this morning I made a wild garlic pesto that I'll probably chuck on everything! . Not really sure where I'm going with this post but for me this has been a huge positive of lockdown and something I know I will benefit from doing more in the new World 💕💕 . Does anyone else now want to be a hippy or just me? 😂 I want some tree hugging pals! Trust me our organic foraged diet will be delicious and we will have a right laugh dancing barefoot around a fire 🤣🌳💕 . Ps I listened to a few @gabapodcast meditations on the walk that just increased the intensity of loveliness. Check them out!
Gut issues are rarely just a gut issue. . We know that the gut is quite literally the 'core' of our health. The health of our gut microbiota impact soooo many things including our mood, our immume system, our metabolism, our nutrient absorption...the list could continue! . If your gut isn't performing at its best, it will be affecting other elements of your health and happiness. . I support people to improve their gut health and reduce issues commonly associated with this like bloating, poor mood and a lack of energy. . I believe supporting our gut health is the no1 self care practice we could do. So If you're determined to improve not only your gut health but your overall health send me a DM and we can chat through the process of working together 💕😊🥑
Healthy meals don't need to be complicated. . In fact, when they're simple you're probably more likely to make them! 😊 . When im not sure what to make and im running low on suplies one of my easy 'go to' meals is often some kind of fried rice. . All you need to do is add garlic, ginger, soy sauce and whatever veg you have lying in your fridge. I never have meat lying around (as thats always allocated to something!) so I'll use a fried egg as my protein sourse. . Topped with chilli flakes and sirancha and your winning 😁👍 . Whats your no drama dinner?
Kitchen Festival! 🎉🍹 . This week has been amazing sharing live content everyday in mark of mental wellbeing awareness weekend. (check out my IGTV) . It pushed me out of my comfort zone and at times left me feeling mega vulnerable. . I did it though because I know that if you're struggling at the moment, you may have needed to hear the tips and advice that I gave. . I have supporting my own mental wellbeing by changing the way I viewed and chose food and I have also helped numerous of my 1:1 clients have more energy, feel better and happier! 😁😁 . I know if you are struggling I can help you too 💕 Just send me a DM and lets chat. . As a way to celebrate a great week I am tuning into @bbcradio1 big weekend and dancing around the kitchen. There will be friends calling and cocktail making whilst I try to make the most of the situation 🎉🍹 . I hope you also have a lovely weekend and like I mentioned if you need support you know where I am 🥑💕
Food and Mood 😊 . We know that food can make us feel great. We often get a hit of dopamine when we are enjoying food and we also know that what we feed ourselves also impacts the bacteria that make our happy hormone seretonin. . Mind Nourishing was founded on the passion to share how we can use food to support our mood so with it being National Mental Health Awareness Week I wanted to share daily content with you to help boost your mood! . Tonight I'll be going LIVE at 8pm on instagram to chat about food and mood and give you some practical tips to improve your mental wellbeing. . I hope you find it useful 😊🥑💕 . Pictured is my Jamaican Jerk Chicken with all the colourful veg which definitely boosted my mood 😍🤤
Exercise and mood 😁 . We all probably know that we can get a rush of endorphins when we exercise but did you also know that: . 💪 Those who exercise more (no matter what intensity) tend to be happier humans 😁🙃 . 💪 Leisurely exercise like going for a walk can increase energy levels by as much as 20%! I definitely notice this the days I feel lethargic before moving! . 💪 Irrelevant of how we look, exercise an help us feel more confident in our bodies as we begin to get stronger, go for longer or even just master those new yoga poses! . I can't imagine a life without movement and I love the way hiit workouts, weights, running, walking and yoga make me feel. . I'd love to know what exercise makes you the happiest? I can't choose so I'm going with all of the above 😂
Nostalgia!! . These may not look pretty but they may be my favourite sweet goodie I've ever done 😍 NO JOKE! . These mint slices take me back to primary school days and have been successful in boosting my mood with every bite 🤤 . They are pretty simple to make (no baking required) but you might want to invest in some peppermint oils from @natural_rays to really make this a real show stopper! . You'll need: . 280g digestive biscuits 110g butter 1 egg 250g icing sugar 6 drops of peppermint essential oil (I used @youngliving which is edible. Most ARE NOT!) Peppermint essence is also fine just use 2tsp. 300g dark choc . 1.Crush the biscuits in a processor or just be old-school with a rolling pin and bag if you prefer . 2.  Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the well beaten egg, mix well and then add the crushed biscuits. . 3.  Press into a traybake tin using a spoon. If the tray isn't non stick you might want to line with baking paper. Put in fridge whilst making the mint filling. . 4.Mix the icing sugar and peppermint essential oil with enough water until it forms a relatively thick paste (start slowly as you don't want it runny!) . 5. Spread over biscuit base and leave to set for an hour. . 6. Break the chocolate up and place in a cereamic bowl over a pan of boiling water to melt. Then pour over the mint topping smoothing it out carefully to try and avoid disturbing it too much. . Set in the fridge and when set cut into squares then ENJOY!!! So tasty, comforting and a source of well deserved happiness. . Let me know if you're going to try this!! 😊🥑 I don't think you'll regret it!
Your gut instinct is a REAL thing. . We now know we have millions of neurons within our gut that sends signals to our brain... If you have ever felt butterflies at all, you have felt first hand this connection. . The feedback signals from our gut to our brain helps to keep us safe as they hint when we need to take caution 🤯 . We don't really know how (yet!) but we do know that the food we eat can impact our mood. I'd therefore take an educated guess and say our gut bacteria plays a role in these messages of caution. . So... . ❤️ Listen to your gut. . ❤️ Feed it what it needs. . ❤️ Be grateful for how this instinct has kept you safe! . And lets chat if you want any support in improving your good gut guys 💕🥑
Beetroot cutting art at its best 😂👌 . Hands up if you like a easy to make dish! 🙋🏼‍♀️ . I'm all for making things easy when it comes to cooking... Thats why I love sharing recipes with clients and sharing how bulk making can make life so much easier... Why make things difficult! . This delight supplied me across 3 meals and was a refreshing change (as I hardly ever have pastry). I am also forever delighted by how much tastier roasting your own beetroot is! 🤤🤤 . All I did was peel a bunch of beetroot (holding onto the stems to avoid blood stained hands), sliced then roasted for 20mins. In the meantine I rolled out some pre-rolled puff pastry (told you I like simple 🤣) and scored the edges and poked them with a fork to create a crust, then added to the oven for the last 10mins. Then I placed the beetroot and goats cheese on the pastry... Roasted for another 7 mins then added some crushed walnuts for a few more minutes. Lovely with a green salad and some balsamic vinegar. Simple. Summery. And Artsy 😂 You also get a great upper body workout from scrubbing the chopping board! 😅🙈 . Also... who saw on my stories that I used the beetroot stems in another meal? Just fry with garlic and some lemon and they end up like a beetrooty celery. . Nice side and less waste! Win win 💕🥑
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