Cheesy Quinoa & Broccoli Casserole Recipe (Gluten, Dairy & Sugar Free)

Posted on 03/05/2013 by Amy Morris
cheesy quinoa broccoli casserole x 1

I love experimenting with my gluten and dairy free lifestyle, and this is my latest creation. This quinoa and broccoli casserole makes a great side dish, or can be eaten alone as a main meal as it is very filling and crammed with great nutritional value.

I have just discovered raw sheep’s milk cheese in Waitrose, and although this recipe has cheese in it, it can still be classed as ‘dairy free’ as sheep’s milk is not considered dairy. Also it is far easier to digest than cows milk so some people like me who have a chronic intolerance to cows milk can often enjoy this dairy free alternative no problem!

Sheep’s milk is also more nutritious than cows milk, more closely … Read More

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Lentil & Chickpea Stew Recipe (Gluten & Dairy Free) – perfect lunchtime meal, suitable for all including vegans and vegetarians

Posted on 01/05/2013 by Amy Morris
lentil & chickpea stew lunchtime vegan recipe

This recipe is fabulous for a lunchtime meal, or it can be served on the side accompanying a main. Plus, because it is a protein rich meal it is bound to fill up even the hungriest of eaters and tempt the fussiest of eaters too! So people from all walks of ‘diets’ can enjoy, meat eaters, to vegans and vegetarians.

Ingredients

200g organic green lentils
250g tin of organic chopped tomatoes
2 teaspoons of organic paprika powder
1 organic red onion
250g tin of organic lentils in water
1 teaspoon organic coconut oil (for cooking)

Recipe

Start by cooking the lentils on a medium heat (add double the amount of water to lentils is the easiest and fool proof way to cook these). Turn them down as soon as … Read More

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Why are smoothies so good for you? Plus a healthy smoothie recipe idea (that’s filling!)

Posted on 22/04/2013 by Amy Morris
amy morris' deluxe supergreenbreakfast smoothie recipe

Fresh, homemade smoothies are an excellent way to get a lot of veg in your daily diet, all crammed into one easy to make drink. But just note, I am not at all talking about the store bought ‘fresh smoothies’ that can contain several teaspoons of sugar (at least) to ensure you keep coming back for more ‘goodness’. Note my sarcasm here.

Better Than A Multi-Vitamin Tablet

The smoothies you make from scratch at home, so long as you put the right healthy ingredients in, can give you a great does of vital vitamins, minerals, enzymes and phytonutrients that your body needs to function optimally.

Most multivitamins on the shelves are not derived from organic … Read More

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Is it Time to Consider Private Health Care? – Aviva Health Insurance

Posted on 10/04/2013 by Amy Morris
Aviva Health Insurance Review

With headlines all over the place in the last few months, stating that our NHS health care system is over stretched, and in worst cases causing life threatening mistakes – I ask the question: is it time to consider choosing private health care?

There are many on the market to choose from and one that particularly caught my attention if you are looking at going down this route is Aviva Private Health Insurance.

I at one point never believed in private health care, because of the fact that for all of us who have or still do currently pay National Insurance here in the UK – this is ultimately how our National Healthcare System is funded at present, so I would think … Read More

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Healthy Recipe: Salmon & Sweet Potato Home-Made Fish Cakes

Posted on 06/04/2013 by Amy Morris
salmon and sweet potato home-made fish cakes

This recipe is a slight healthier makeover to the usual fish cake recipes you typically come across. As for this one I have replaced the white floury type potato for the sweet potato. This is not because white potatoes unhealthy, as they are healthy if you have them once a week, but no more than this ideally because they are apart of the nightshade family. Crops from the nightshade family have been linked to causing inflammation and pains in your joints. Plus, sweet potatoes are very high in vital nutrients like calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C.

The fish cakes can be really versatile – and used at breakfast, lunch or dinner. (If like me you are a fan of … Read More

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(The Best) Quinoa Pizza Recipe – Gluten, Dairy & Egg Free

Posted on 31/03/2013 by Amy Morris
gluten free egg free quinoa pizza base

One thing I have struggled with living gluten-free is not having something quick and filling like bread to eat every so often when I am in a hurry and don’t have much time. As even gluten-free breads irritate my digestive tract and leave me bloated – so I just don’t bother anymore (and believe me I have tried perhaps all gluten-free bread brands on the market from every supermarket just incase one may agree with me…lol).

So, I have been on a mission to find the best gluten-free recipe that is not only easy to digest, but quick and easy to make. I am very excited as I believe I have found that recipe and today I am going to share … Read More

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An Organic Vegetable Juice A Day, Keeps The Doctor Away – Tips for Beginners & Why Juicing is Vital to Reaching Optimal Health

Posted on 30/03/2013 by Amy Morris
freshly made organic vegetable juice

This old saying has a lot of truth: ‘an apple a day, keeps the doctors away’. So long as in this day and age it is a certified organic apple. But really we need to take this one step further and be relying on more than just apples to keep us healthy.

In order to achieve great health, one of the steps we need in place in to ensure we are getting a good amount and variety of fruit and vegetables daily. To be a little more specific, we should be focusing on including more vegetables than fruit. As vegetables are more nutritious than fruit, and too much fruit can cause blood sugar problems, candida, and belly fat due to the … Read More

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Product Review: Truly Moroccan Organic Argan Oil

Posted on 29/03/2013 by Amy Morris
50ml bottle Truly Moroccan Argan Oil

I was recently sent a sample bottle of Truly Moroccan Argan Oil to try. I had never used Argan Oil before so it was great to be sent something new to try for external skin health.

How I used the Argan Oil:

on my body after a shower as a moisturiser. I would use it alone or mixed with a small bit of body cream. When added to a bit of cream it helped the Argan Oil go further, and acted like an emulsifier enabling the oil to be penetrated deeper into my skin.
a few drops on my face at night – also added to a little day cream for better penetration of nutrients.
on the ends of my … Read More

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Healthy Restaurant Review: Wellness Warehouse / Lifestyles on Kloof – Cape Town, South Africa

Posted on 26/03/2013 by Amy Morris
mixed buffet serving at Wellness Warehouse, Cape Town

I had the pleasure of living in South Africa for 5 years, and when I was there I traveled all over sampling delightful healthy menus. This is the country after all, where my journey towards great health began. One place that always keeps me coming back for me is the Wellness Warehouse on Kloof Street, Cape Town.

So naturally, when I was there two weeks ago on holiday I could not resist a visit to the Wellness Warehouse to order some healthy food for lunch.

I ordered from the buffet, see my picture below:

Sorry it looks a bit half eaten – that’s because it was! I was enjoying it so much I almost forgot to take a picture! The buffet is great, … Read More

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Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream – Soy, Dairy, Sugar & Gluten Free

Posted on 06/02/2013 by Amy Morris
Waitrose Organic Coconut Milk Tin

I bet you did not know that sitting on your supermarket shelves is the healthiest and tastiest whipped cream you will ever come across that is derived from a fruit? The whipped cream I am talking about comes directly from a tin of your average coconut milk, and is much healthier than using cream made from cows milk.

To find a tin that has already got coconut cream in it can be hard as not all brands of coconut milk have solidified on the shelf. But your in luck (well those of you that live in the UK anyway!) as I have shopped around, trying tin after tin (oh it was a chore… ), and Waitrose Organic Coconut Milk … Read More

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