Category Archives: Strickers Blog
The Brain Game
I have just made a discovery, not only do I have 3 books on the go and two more have just arrived from Amazon, but they are all on the same topic. I’d not considered this until I saw open … Continue reading
Homemade Bounty-Like Bars
I can take no credit for these delightful little treats. They are from the Patrick Holford ‘GL Diet Book’ and are wonderful! Ingredients 142g desiccated coconut (unsweetened) 3 egg whites 3 tbl sp Xylitol 1 tsp lemon or lime juice … Continue reading
Buying fruit and veg…
I thought I’d comment on the some of the ways to chose your fruit and veg. For several reasons really; Most people tend to buy the same things each week regardless of season or price. Most people don’t consider the … Continue reading
Review: Gressingham Duck Sausages
Whilst popping into Tesco earlier this week I spied these. I didn’t go in for sausages, but then who really ever does just buy what they went in for. My husband really likes sausages, but they do have to be … Continue reading
Granola
This is great for breakfast, a yoghurt or fruit salad topper. This makes quite a large amount so store in an airtight container. Ingredients 300g organic rolled oats 75g ground almonds 75g desiccated coconut 75g pumpkin seeds 50g sesame seeds … Continue reading
When it all just clicks into place…
Last night I had a moment of clarity. A moment when suddenly, after years of wondering what I should be should be doing with my life, after countless self-developments books and online programmes to help me discover my path in … Continue reading
Cheap, cheerful and healthy!
I love a bargain, I really like food and I especially like baking and cooking. So, this week when I was looking through the reduced item shelf in the supermarket I was really pleased to see a bag of ripe … Continue reading
Supplementation…really?
Following on from the Patrick Holford blog last week I had a few questions about ‘what should I take?’, ‘what should my children take?’ and also ‘I eat my 5 a day, I don’t need to waste money on supplements … Continue reading
Patrick Holford ‘Healthy Aging’ Seminar
I took myself to London this weekend for a workshop with Patrick Holford. I’ve seen him present before and am signed up to his newsletter. As a result my interest was piqued when I saw that he was doing his … Continue reading
Food and exercise: why it matters: week 3 round up.
So, three weeks into my journey back to normality from the carbohydrate laden fest of the nine days in March I have am feeling great. Energy levels and stamina is great, appetite and blood sugar levels under control and good … Continue reading