With all that is going on at the moment, you might find that your mind is feeling a little fuzzier than usual. We could list many herbal and nutritional solutions for you here, but that can wait till another day. Because the mixture of chocolate, chilli, vanilla, cinnamon and milk (as was de rigeur for […]
Monthly Archives: March 2021
This month we have a protein-packed recipe take and adapted from Maya Duncan’s blog The Dancing Foody. I was really sceptical of chickpeas in sweet things until I tried these and OH MY they are so tasty! An oaty, date-y base layered with a creamy, delish vanilla cookie dough and I PROMISE you can’t taste the […]
It’s immensely surprising when you discover the range of squashes, not just in shape and size but in actual flavour and especially texture. Spaghetti squash is probably the most fun of all in the texture department, yielding a soft noodlish texture when scooped after roasting. It’s also natural lightly citrus-ey tasting so plays well with […]
So often my dinners are just a mish mash of what’s in the fridge. The major joy of this in July is that produce is literally heaving from the hedgerows (and produce aisles in your local neighbourhood Hopsacks 😜) so salad dinners can be quick and easy, and concocted without too much forethought. But without […]
This one’s a hearty brunch that won’t leave an ounce of room for dessert, or extra fizzy drinks if you’re having some buddies for a physically distanced celebration of summer!!? The muffins mop up the scramble and juices from the softened tomatoes and mushrooms, making the whole thing a self cleaning plate of wonder. Tofu […]
Vietnamese pancakes with curried crispy tofu & chilli almond dipping sauce By The Hopsack’s Head Chef, Nicky Halliday. This colourful, mouthwatering dish has many nutritional benefits: It is high in fibre, good fats, antioxidants & anti-inflammatories. Tofu, almonds & eggs are all high in tryptophan, an essential amino acid, which can help lift your mood, reduce anxiety […]
Product: YourZooki Vitamin C Zooki Why I chose it: I chose this product because it was recommended to me by a colleague for enhancing my general health and wellness. How I took it: It comes in a box containing 30 servings of Liposomal Vitamin C packaged in separate sachets. It can be taken a number of ways like […]
Product Name: Living Nutrition Cognitive Why you chose it: I wanted to take something to help me focus on my studies. I’ve also been feeling foggy-brained and forgetful so I was hoping that this would help me. How you took it: I took 2 a day most days. Benefits: I definitely felt benefits from this product. The days that […]
With the days growing colder and the effects of the pandemic still impacting our lives, it is only normal even for the most active people to feel out of energy and be taken over by a sluggish feeling. If you’ve been groggy while you should be tackling work, you are not alone. But there is […]
With just a month and a bit until Santa squeezes his way into our world through a dwindling number of chimneys, many traditions are having to be rethought this year. What once seemed a given, the big meal, with the whole extended mad family seems less likely than a quiet TV dinner this year, and […]