I am not particularly a fan of complete abstinence of a food group unless people feel that they are addicted to it and unable to have a little of some foods. Like chocolate; for some it is just easier not to have any at all. Over the last few years there have been numerous stories and reported benefits of not eating carbohydrates.

This is a substantial salad that looks great and tastes great.

You could serve this with chicken, fish, chickpeas, butter beans or lentils. It is ideal to make the day before and have leftovers for lunch the following day. (I have adapted a version by Yotam Ottolenghi)

Cook the Spelt as per instructions on the packet.

Blanche (or microwave for c.2 minutes) the tenderstem broccoli (or normal broccoli) and chop the spears into 3 smaller lengths.

Delicious no-potato Fishcakes. They are really quick to prepare and are super healthy. Once you have tried them you won’t miss the starchy versions, as the consistency of these is the same. Loved by children and adults.

One of my favourite salad option first shown to me by my dear friend Melanie. You can make a large quantity of this salad as it keeps really well in the fridge for at least 3 or 4 days, but keep the dressing in a separate container.

Here is an easy supper recipe that will tick all the boxes and only uses a few simple ingredients.

We love grilled tuna, but this recipe elevates the whole taste and texture experience to another height. A true delight to eat that also looks beautiful. Many thanks to “& Elaine” for an inspirational combination.

This receipe delivers on the nutrition, gut-biome boosting front – full of wholegrains, seeds, nuts and is great served with a probiotic (Total or Kefir Yogurt).

A tomato salad with an extra zing, with thanks to the “& Elaine” cookbook. A bit more ‘phaff’ than slicing a few tomatoes but I guarantee that it is well worth the effort. Use a variety of tomatoes if you can to add vibrancy and taste.

Quick & easy midweek curry, without the hassle of your master chef moment. It is super healthy with a great amount of immune boosting and gut healthy vegetables and vegan protein.

Here is an easy supper recipe that will tick all the boxes and only uses a few simple ingredients.

Veggie fritters have a magical way of making you forget that you’re actually eating vegetables. That’s because the best fritters aren’t just packed with veggies — they’re also enhanced with cheese, herbs, and spices. You can either pan-fry them, making them nice and crispy or oven-bake.

One of the lovely things about this recipe is that the consistency of the ‘mince’ is just like minced beef, so for those who are not keen vegetarians it’s a great way to encourage eating more vegetables & protein rich lentils and less red meat. Its has become a family favourite weekday supper.

This is an incredible supper salad. Satisfying, fresh and easy to adapt to suit your available green veg selection and dressing taste preferences. Serve as is, or with some brown rice, quinoa or buckwheat noodles.