The average person gets approximately one-quarter of their total calories from snacks each day. Snacks and treats can have a significant impact on your health because they make up such a large portion of your diet. Healthy snacks can help you avoid eating less healthy foods. Planning ahead for your day by preparing healthy snacks […]
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Summer is in full swing and with it we all crave the need to feel cool and refreshed. As the Pitta qualities of these warmer months emerge, we naturally and instinctively feel the need to eat lighter or perhaps consume less to balance the heat, and to enjoy cooler foods and drinks as the temperature rises
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With Christmas just around the corner, Jo is excited to share with you this Gluten Free Christmas cake. It’s a moist, delicious, gluten free festive treat. With just the right amount of holiday spice, this cake is delicious and full of goodness, including pumpkin and pumpkin seeds. It’s made with rice flour and sweetened with
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This easy-to-make marmalade makes a delicious spread that always goes down well at the Azul breakfast table – try it and see for yourself! And don’t forget that Jo will be running a hands-on cooking and nutrition workshop in London, at Central Street Cookery School. Please see ‘Truly healthy, London’ for more information. You can win a
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The combination of the rosemary and chili work surprisingly well – and this a fantastically healthy alternative to creamy spreads. Easy to make, full of protein and really satisfying. It’s a winner all round.
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In this short instructional video, Jo shows how to make a delicious sweet curry dip. Enjoy!
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Jo’s cookbook has arrived! With 75 delicious recipes, mouth watering photos, life changing nutrition advice and Jo’s story, this book is a must have for those looking to boost energy levels, learn new and exciting vegetarian recipes, and most of all have a little fun in the kitchen. Here’s one of her fabulous recipes from
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Hope you’ve all been enjoying the summer weather and the opportunity to eat lots of light and fresh food. Here’s another summer recipe from the Azul kitchen for you to try. Let us know what you think! Ingredients ½ lettuce head ½ grapefruit, chopped 1 pomegranate, peeled 1 apple, chopped For the dressing: Juice of
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Leave the mayo on the supermarket shelf and try this fresh, crunchy, zingy coleslaw instead. Simple and so much more satisfying… Ingredients ½ medium white cabbage, finely chopped 2 carrots, grated 1 apple, chopped 2 handfuls of raisins For the dressing: 3 tbsp sesame or extra virgin olive oil The juice of 1 lemon 1
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Calling all gluten-free cake lovers! With banana, date and spices, and coconut oil instead of butter, this is a surprisingly healthy cake and a great treat for happy taste buds and a happy belly. Enjoy! Ingredients 200g dates or date puree 100ml water 3 bananas, mashed 50g coconut oil 3 eggs Juice and zest of
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