Recently, I've swapped my pea protein powder that I used to add to my Overnight Oats to greek yoghurt, and the result has been a seriously delicious and creamy breakfast! I've been asked to share the recipe with you guys, so here you go! Recipe (Serves 1) Ingredients 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon 1 handful … Continue reading Creamy Yoghurt Overnight Oats
Shepherd's Pie. What a comforting dish! It is definitely one of those classic, family-friendly dishes, and it's been a staple in our house for a long time. Recently, I wanted to create something a little bit more hands-on than my usual one-pot wonders for meal prep, and I also had the task this week of … Continue reading Sweet Shepherd’s Pie
Pesto. Yum. There are MANY different variations on the classic 'pine nuts and parmesan cheese' pesto recipe, but when given a jar of nutritional yeast flakes recently, I wanted to get creative with recipes using it! As you guys know, I consider myself 'plant-focused' in terms of how I eat, and I love trying vegetarian … Continue reading Vegan Green Basil Almond Pesto
Tins of tuna are definitely a regular feature in my weekly shop - as is tinned mackerel and salmon! I'm a big fish fan, and of course I much prefer fresh fish where possible. But having the tinned variety in the cupboard is so handy for a protein packed boost to any salad or sambo. … Continue reading Spicy Tuna Broccoli Burgers
Summers in my house mean many things, but one food-related regular feature is a solid BBQ style dinner. Recently, I decided it was high time to try my hand at a homemade side dish I've been meaning to take on for ages - potato salad! Now, I'm not gonna slam store bough potato salads here, … Continue reading Pretty in Pink Potato Salad
This was a recipe I had been meaning to try for AGES guys, so when tasked with cooking for the family recently I figured it was high time to give it a go! I absolutely love chili, both meat and vegetarian friendly versions, so I've included both options here with lean beef mince and kidney … Continue reading Spicy Beef Chili Stuffed Peppers
Okay guys. It's time to try something new on my blog. Here's the thing - I think, a LOT. About a LOT of stuff. I read a lot of articles and books, I listen to a lot of Podcasts, and as both a doctor and a human being, I'm totally fascinated by how we think, … Continue reading Friday Focus – Conversation and Connection for Mental Health, the Spectrum of Normal, and Book Review
I am absolutely delighted to bring you guys an article today in honour of World Microbiome Day (June 27th!), written by Irish registered dietitian Sarah Killeen, who is currently immersed in gut health research. Here is a little foreword from Sarah and about her research before you read into the article. From Sarah: I am … Continue reading The Good, The Bad and The Microbiome
Last week, I was delighted to attend the 2019 Summer Public Health Conference in Ireland. It was a particularly special one for me as previously, I've attended as a doctor yes, but not as a public health doctor. I presented research I had done through oral and poster presentations at the last two conferences, but … Continue reading How Can We Put Prevention Into Practice?
This recipe probably needs no introduction. I have yet to find a person who doesn't love guacamole! I adore it - maybe not quite as much as I love hummus, but nearly. In fact, I can't believe it's taken me this long to get a recipe together for you guys! But hey, summer season has … Continue reading Gimme That Guacamole
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