I’m not going to claim any great nutritional benefit to this fluffy Japanese cheesecake other than as food for the soul! But I did work hard to adapt recipes to keep this as light as possible.

This truly delicious autumn cake is full of sticky fresh figs and creamy ricotta. It’s a very sophisticated slice of stodge that could be served equally at a dinner gathering as wrapped in a paper bag for your next autumn 🍂 walk.

Peanuts help prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. They are also rich in protein. Peanuts and peanut butter are rich in soluble and insoluble dietary fibre, both of which help support regular bowel movements and improve constipation.

Why reach for the cereal box when you can make something that tastes like it came from heaven in 15 minutes? Blackberries offer many health benefits. They're full of vitamins and minerals like C, K, and manganese, high in fibre.

Here it is, my first ever homemade gelato! It’s delicious yet low fat. I started out looking at many recipes and methods for making ice cream, gelato and frozen yoghurt. I’m sure I will try many variations through the summer, including those made with beans - maybe!

This beautiful blackberry frangipane cake is not overly sweet so for a celebratory pudding and you could serve it with a mascarpone frosting or even serve with a full fat strained yoghurt.

Making full use of the local apple harvest these apple muffins are topped with a crumble made from activated walnuts, sugar and cinnamon. Walnuts are a great prebiotic aiding gut health by feeding the gut microbiome.

Vegetables for breakfast ? Not something I would have considered even a year ago. These Vegetable Turmeric Morning Fritters with Mustard Yoghurt Mayo will change your day.

Sunday night ramen has become a bit of a ritual that’s replaced the Sunday cheese and crackers board I used to enjoy. This one includes organic pak choi and marinaded tofu.

A great weekend plate, it didn’t need the bun and is better naked, with seasonal beets, a side of creamy mustard slaw and homemade fries.

Make these date & walnut chocolate orange balls as a healthy snack. Perfect with an afternoon herbal cuppa.

Cauliflower is high in vitamins C and K, and is also a good source of folate, which supports cell growth and is essential during pregnancy.