So far this year I have become a little obsessed with chia seeds, they are a great source of nutrients. I regularly add them to smoothies and recently started making chia puddings. I struggle with breakfast as I don’t like milk and I don’t like toast so everyday simple breakfast options aren’t really for me. I tend to have a smoothie every morning but now and again I like to add a bit of variety and have chia pudding instead. I make two at a time, they really need to be left overnight before eating so they do take a bit of planning but they are really simple and the recipe is really versatile so you can adjust it according......

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Last month I was down in London with the other half, he was down there with work but I tagged a long for a bit of a jolly. Unfortunately he is very boring when it comes to food but I managed to persuade him (reluctantly) to take me to Wild Food Café in Covent Garden for a spot of lunch. Since Natasha Corbett (Honestly Healthy) posted a photo of one of their smoothies on instagram back in march I have been obsessively planning a trip and it did not disappoint. The place is brilliantly quirky, with big tables where you sit alongside other diners and big balcony style windows which they throw open on sunny days. We were warmly......

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So it has been the hottest day for nine years, unfortunately I have been stuck at work in a boiling hot office all day. Over the last few days, I like many others have been struggling to stay cool and hydrated in this weather; this is where my new Aladdin water infuser bottle has come in very handy. I tend to drink a lot of water anyway as I don’t like hot drinks and try to avoid sugary drinks day to day but on days like today I am conscious to stay extra hydrated. I have spent the last few days jazzing up my water and infusing it with various fruit flavours and thought I would share with you......

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So, I did the Great Birmingham Run (all 13 miles of it) a few weeks ago and in the finishers goodie bag was a £25 gift voucher for “Hello Fresh”.  I have to admit I had heard of the brand previous to this but I wasn’t really sure what they did.  That night I got home, had a google and decided it was worth a try, especially with the £25 voucher.  At the time I was pretty knackered and the thought of someone planning our meals for the next week seemed a great idea. There’s several box options available, including vegetarian and both 3 and 5 meal plan options.  With the 3 meal plan there is the option to......

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