Summer may be over, but I don’t plan on forgoing ice-cream just because the weather is changing. Ice-cream has always been one of my favourite desserts and Jude’s vegan ice-cream is delicious, plus they have a large range of ice-creams; dairy ice-creams, vegan choices, reduced calorie range, ice-cream lollies and kefir too. When I was […]
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: LEVELSIX Studios
With Christmas approaching and the inevitable mayhem that it brings, I have been turning to wellness centres and classes, for that much needed sanctuary during this already chaotic season. I recently discovered LEVELSIX Studios, in Peckham Levels, offering yoga classes and treatments such as massage as well as a gem of a lunch spot in […]
WE WENT: The Gut Stuff Tackles IBS (round 2)
Recently, I attended the Gut Stuff’s Old Street pop-up and began my journey into understanding more about gut health. For me, I was naive and unaware of the science and workings of the gut. This pop-up, with its guest lecturers and product contributors, was the perfect bite-sized introduction to all things gut related. So, when […]
TRIED & TESTED: The Chesil Smokery
Healthy Living London loves locally sourced, organic food, even when we head out of town, as Susie aka Gourmet Glow found out when she moved to Dorset and discovered the Chesil Smokery. Read on to find out how you can also get your hands on their delicious smoked meats and salmon… Do you like smoked […]
BOOK REVIEW: TOM KITCHEN’S FISH & SHELLFISH
I love fish. Eating and cooking fish is an increasing part of my everyday lifestyle. Naturally, as a chef, I’ve read book upon book of fish and shellfish recipes so the prospect of reading another left me curious but not really ready to be surprised by anything. Until I picked up Tom Kitchin’s Fish & […]
TRIED & TESTED: F45 8 Week Challenge
When HLL got offered the chance to trial out a new workout programme that promises to increase lean muscle mass, whilst reducing percentage body fat, I thought this sounds too good to be true, but was keen to test it out. Read on to find out what happened when I signed up to the 8 […]
WE WENT: The Gut Stuff – Old Street Takeover
The Gut Stuff has taken over Old Street station, with a pop-up that’s packed with all things gut related. This event is designed to educate the masses and teach us about gut health. A variety of informal talks hosted by the likes of… Professor and author Tim Spector, The Urban Kitchen’s Toral Shah and even […]
Top Tips For Boosting Your Energy From Chris Newbold, Head Of Clinical Nutrition At BioCare
The weather in the UK is beautiful and sunny and extremely hot! I’m certainly not complaining as I am loving being outside enjoying this stunning weather (lathered up in sunscreen of course!) however, this heat can often make you feel quite lethargic. Fortunately, I recently completed BioCare‘s ‘Spring Energy Challenge’, a 60 day challenge taking […]
TRIED & TESTED: BioCare’s Food Supplements
Healthy Living London’s Hannah Cox participated in BioCare‘s ‘Spring Energy Challenge’. The 60 day challenge saw participants take BioCare’s food supplements, ‘Methyl Multinutrient’ and ‘Magnesium Citrate’, that help combat fatigue and can help you feel more energised. Food supplements are concentrated sources of nutrients that can be taken as a top-up with food. These BioCare […]