Love Yourself is a meal-delivery service that prides itself on ‘Healthy. Food. Delivered’. All of their food is made with locally sourced, fresh, seasonal and unprocessed ingredients. It is delivered daily to your doorstep. Love Yourself Meals are developed by leading London dietitians with you and your dietary requirements in mind. Healthy Living London writer, […]
BOOK REVIEW // Coconut & Sambal by Lara Lee
Reading Coconut & Sambal; Recipes from my Indonesian Kitchen, by Lara Lee, feels like taking yourself on a journey with your best friend to discover her roots. Never have I read a cookbook with such a profound personal exploration by the author as to who they are and how they have arrived there. Born to […]
WE WENT: Holland & Barrett’s First Food Showcase
We were so excited to have been invited to Holland & Barrett’s first food Showcase; a chance for us to sample a range of food that Holland & Barrett stock in their stores. Focused on health and wellness, with a selection of alternatives and diet specific, such as vegan, we sampled a plethora of delicious […]
WE WENT: Kefir-fuelled Brunch with Julie Smolyansky and Liz Earle
Healthy Living London enjoyed a brunch with Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, and Liz Earle, founder of the Liz Earle Wellbeing magazine, to learn about kefir and its benefits in a balanced diet. At the health and wellness brunch I was welcomed with a buffet selection of healthy food and drinks, created using Julie […]
WE WENT: Manuka Lab M.O.T.
Healthy Living London recently attended the Manuka Lab M.O.T. event where we sampled their range of MGO Manuka honeys. We met Dr. Sarah Brewer, who led us through a lifestyle Q&A to understand our potential exposure to cold and flu. The result of this quiz determined the best level of MGO (methylglyoxal) honey for the […]
BOOK REVIEW: Out of my Tree (Midsummer House)
Leith’s-trained chef, Susie Morrison, finally found a cookbook which totally floored her. Daniel Clifford’s Out of my Tree, combines the raw brutality of the chef world with technical dishes that boggle even the most advanced chef. It left her in a disarray of emotions – from empathy to hate, to admiration. It’s taken me a […]
TRIED & TESTED // Inspiriko Love Thy Gut Prebiotics & Superfood Blend
I have been trying out the Organic Love Thy Gut Prebiotics and Superfood Blend by new brand Inspiriko for the past few weeks, to try and improve my digestive function which can sometimes get a little out of whack. Inspiriko make unique, 100% vegan and organic superfoods designed for women, with the aim of making […]
TRIED & TESTED // The Meet, Clapham
Veganism is one of the largest growing lifestyles with 3.5 million people in the UK having now made the change to eat plant based. In London we are spoilt for choice with vegan and vegetarian restaurants popping up on every corner as there is more demand than ever before. ‘The Meet’, launched in November 2018, […]
TRIED & TESTED // The Goodness Project, Vegan Box
This month, for Veganuary, I’ve been trying out the Goodness Project Vegan Box, a snack box jam packed with delicious vegan treats. Full of products sourced internationally, the box contains a variety of sweet and savoury snacks, as well as cruelty free cosmetics. If you are looking for some delicious animal-friendly snacking this Veganuary, either […]
TRIED & TESTED // Seed Snacks
Nutrition is key to healthy living – there are many quotes about how exercise needs to be paired with a healthy diet for best results. There are even more quotes about how exercise alone will not work over a bad diet. It’s all about moderation and balance. Snacking is something that also seems to have […]