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A Recipe for Happiness…

ByNathalie Kealy December 14, 2014March 9, 2015

In need of a bit of a spirit lift, then this recipe is the perfect remedy. Research of the brain has shown that low mood is directly linked to low levels of Serotonin and Selenium. So anything you can consume to improve those levels is a yes yes yes for that happiness scale. The below recipes include salmon, brazil nuts and avocados, all of which have that magic touch. Follow this with VYM’s happy apple crumble (see nutrition page for recipe) and you have a meal that’s just brimming with joy, start to finish.

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Strawberry chia seed jam

ByNathalie Kealy April 17, 2015May 15, 2015

The latest food to join the superfood gang? The Chia seed. Chia seeds are from a plant which is related to mint, called Salvia Hispanica. Not tasting or looking like mint at all, they come in a tiny black seed form and are known to have some, quite frankly, amazing benefits. In fact so amazing…

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Homemade humous

ByNathalie Kealy March 16, 2015May 16, 2015

Humous is an extremely simple dip to make from home and whats more the homemade version is a lot more healthy than those supermarket bought versions! I make a batch for the week and use it to jazz up my salads for lunch or as a quick ‘fill me up’ snack with sugar snap peas…

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Calming Kedgeree

ByNathalie Kealy January 6, 2015April 12, 2015

Kedgeree is a delicious dish and earns trillions of points on the health chart. So lets list them: You’ve got the Omega 3 found in the the fish which boosts levels of that feel-good brain chemical serotonin that I’ve mentioned in previous posts. Then there’s the protein, found in the fish and eggs, helping repair and build…

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Turmeric Latte

ByNathalie Kealy August 22, 2017September 24, 2017

The hot new drink on the health scene, Turmeric latte. I know, if you haven’t tasted a Turmeric Latte yet, it does sound a bit ominous. I mean turmeric is usually for curries, right? But trust me, it’s worth a try. For one, introducing a daily consumption of turmeric into your diet is definitely a…

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Cardamom & Lemon Calming Balls

ByNathalie Kealy January 30, 2018June 30, 2018

Don’t you just love it when an idea works first time. These little beauties are just that. Cardamom and lemon Cacao balls are one of those creations that went literally from idea, to making it, to eating it, in minutes. (Scroll to bottom for recipe). Cardamom and lemon cacao balls were born from the fact that I have a rather…

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Mushroom Stroganoff

ByNathalie Kealy July 29, 2016July 29, 2016

If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, comforting bowl of creamy deliciousness then this right here is your answer. It’s a quick supper dish that works for the solo you or a whole gang of friends and family. I serve it with pearl barley but basmati rice is a winner too. Or if you want…

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