Mmm peanut butter and sweet potatoes? In a cookie? Not really what comes to mind when thinking about a healthy way to make a naughty snack. But made them I did and guess what. They are abosolutely delicious. But then again what else would you expect me to say? But seriously trust me on this one. Serve them to your guests with a cup of tea and wow them with … [Read more...] about Peanut butter and sweet potato cookies
Nutrition
How to stop worrying about what you’re eating between Christmas and New Year
This time of year the internet and social media is awash with tips on how to watch what you're eating over the Christmas period. The fact is that you should not worry about what you're eating between Christmas and New Year. Rather you should worry about what you're eating between New Year and Christmas. As a sufferer of binge eating disorder (in my case the inability … [Read more...] about How to stop worrying about what you’re eating between Christmas and New Year
Are you ready for the David Thomas home cook challenge?
So I put out a lot of content on the website, on Facebook and on the weekly newsletter. I cover everything from how to start exercising at home for free to how to start cooking healthy meals for weight loss even if you don'y know how to scramble an egg. If you've not seen any of these resources then check out how to start cooking healthy meals at home which will teach you … [Read more...] about Are you ready for the David Thomas home cook challenge?
Sweet potato and chickpea curry
It's no surprise that I like curry due to the growing number of chilli and curry based recipes on this website. I think it comes down to the fact that for most of the year it's bloody freezing in the UK. But like you I don't want to pile on the pounds from food even though it's a great comforter and makes me feel good. So if you're careful with portion control and … [Read more...] about Sweet potato and chickpea curry
Carrot and lentil soup
A great winter warmer and as you will see, very few ingredients but a hearty and great tasting recipe. I really love making seasonal appropriate meals and this one hits the spot at this time of year. Check it out. Ingredients 1 onion, finely sliced2 tsp olive oil3 garlic cloves, sliced2 carrots, scrubbed and diced85g red lentils1 vegetable stock cube2 tbsp chopped … [Read more...] about Carrot and lentil soup