Over recent years there has been a major shift in attitudes towards drinking – or not drinking – alcohol. Long gone are the days when skipping the wine meant eye rolls from your peers and resorting to sickly sweet juices or a slightly sad-looking tonic water. Now the shelves are packed with delicious alternatives to […]
TRIED & TESTED // Innocent Super Smoothies Light
I love a smoothie. Some blitzed up fruit and seeds is one of the easiest ways to get a few more nutrients into my diet (which can be a little heavy on the toast at times…I really like toast), they’re quick and I always feel virtuous when I grab a smoothie on the go rather […]
TRIED & TESTED // Fighter Shots
Since I was a child, ginger has always been a common ingredient that we use in our kitchen. I love fresh ginger added to a smoothie or curry and I have a weakness for gingerbread cake and cookies. My favourite drink is a refreshing glass of ginger ale! I have always been a fan of […]
TRIED & TESTED // London Grade Coffee
There is no better way to start the morning than taking in the aroma and taste of a freshlybrewed cup of coffee. It certainly makes it all the better if that coffee happens to be LondonGrade Coffee. London Grade Coffee blends This week, I swapped out my supermarket coffee with London Grade’s top three rich, […]
TRIED & TESTED // FOGA Plantshakes
I love fruit and veg smoothies. Not only are they are delicious, they are also an easy way to pack in lots of vitamins, fibre, nuts and seeds into my diet. Before I had my daughter I would blitz up a smoothie on most days. However, said daughter has decided that she is terrified of […]
Tried & Tested// MyVegan Protein Shake
As a chocolate fiend, I’m always open to trying chocolatey products to satisfy those chocolate cravings. You can imagine my excitement when MyVegan sent me their first ready-to-drink protein shake (RTD) offering in chocolate flavour to try. Aad in time for World Vegan Month too. Who are MyVegan? MyVegan is a sports plant-based sports nutrition […]
CBD Brands to Try
Healthy Living London writer, Ashley, delves deep into the world of CBD products, while trialling and testing everything from oils to gummies.
TRIED & TESTED // Bright Barley drinks
In a week when I needed an extra little treat, I received a box of Bright Barley drinks to sample. With chocolate, salted caramel and coffee flavours, made with all natural ingredients, I was too tempted to say no. These vegan drinks contain organic barley syrup, agave sugar and organic barley, grown on UK farms. […]
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 […]
TRIED & TESTED // OJAMIN HERB & FRUIT TONIC
Having spent a month in India last year receiving Ayurvedic treatment I have become a true believer in this way of being. Sanskrit for ‘The Science Of Life’ Ayurveda stems from ancient Vedic Culture and is believed to be the mother of all healing. Through balancing the mind, body and consciousness, this holistic approach places […]