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This muesli recipe is a great way to boost protein intake with the addition of organic cold milled hemp protein and organic cold milled flax seeds.

Coconut Oil is rich in medium chain triglycerides, an excellent source of energy. It is a great non-dairy alternative to butter or margarine. It is perfect for baking biscuits, cakes, muffins, pastry or in pancake batter, so why not try this recipe for butternut squash, poppy seed and lemon loaf.

Apple Cider vinegar has been known for its health giving benefits since Hippocratic times. Natural apple cider vinegar should be slightly cloudy because it contains the highly nutritious ‘mother’. The ‘mother’ contains a wealth of pectin, trace minerals, friendly bacteria and enzymes. It can be mixed into salad dressings, sauces, marinades and pickling recipes, or why not try this recipe for spicy apple cider vinegar and strawberry relish.

There are some excellent seasonal fruits and vegetables in the winter packed absolutely full of antioxidants. It’s easy to overindulge over the festive period but with a little careful planning and simple substitutions, you can add a healthy kick to every meal.

A delicious and tasty accompaniment to eggs. Egg yolks are a good natural source of vitamin D and other vitamins as well as lecithin which contains phosphatidyl choline, a nutrient particularly important for the brain. This easy aromatic and spicy combination will stimulate your taste buds.

Halva is a sweet and dense confection found throughout the world. It basically encompasses a large range of sweets found in Central Asia, the Middle East, parts of the Mediterranean and the Balkans.

The naturally sweet flavour of squash combined with the richness of coconut and gently warming spices make this soup a wholesome lunch or delicious starter.

Walnuts are edible kernels grown from trees belonging to the Juglandaceae family. These are semi tropical deciduous trees thought to have originated in the mountain ranges of Central Asia or Southern Europe. Since ancient times these nuts have been seen as symbols of intellectuality because of their uncanny resemblance to the human brain!

There’s nothing better than fruit and vegetables that have been grown locally; they’re fresher because they haven’t had to travel far, which also means they’re kinder to the environment and better value.

Get the green tea superfood feeling!

Keeping your energy levels up during a workout can help maximise your performance. There are plenty of energy bars and drinks on the market but making your own is not only fun and better value, but you can alter the ingredients to your taste.

This delicious nutty twist on classic steamed greens is a perfect side to any meat, chicken or fish dish.