We all love a biscuit with a cup of tea or coffee, but let’s face it, most biscuits are full of refined flours, bad fats and lots of sugar which cause cravings, unsettle energy levels, clog our arteries and add pounds to our waistlines. Our WaistWatchers classes started again last week, and I decided to dream up a recipe for a healthy alternative that still delivers that biscuity joy without the added helping of guilt afterwards. These almond and vanilla biscuits are a doddle to make, but best of all they are seriously nutrient dense while also being sugar free. Eggs deliver top-quality protein, ground almonds provide protein, fibre, vitamin E, folate, zinc, magnesium and calcium, and coconut oil is a super-healthy anti-inflammatory fat rich in lauric acid, known to have anti-viral, anti-bacteria and anti-fungal properties. The sweetness in the biscuits comes from the natural sweetener, xylitol, which is kind to teeth and blood sugar levels. All in all, a delicious, healthy and satisfying snack to keep you on an even keel until your next meal.

Spring has well and truly sprung here in Bath this weekend, and all those daffodils and chirping birds made me feel inspired to cook myself a suitably green, fresh and delicious lunch today. I am a real fan of putting oniony flavours with vegetables and salads, it really livens them up and adds a healthy dose of sulphur which is good for the liver. I regularly sweat finely sliced onions or shallots, leeks and garlic until soft, then combine them with peas, broccoli or watercress. Today, I did just that, and added a grilled mackerel fillet on top. This combination of ingredients is packed with vitamins, minerals (including calcium), healthy fats and blood-sugar balancing protein. It really was a delicious, light, yet satisfying lunch that I urge you to try.

Happy New Year to everyone! January is upon us and it’s that time of year when we crave comfort food, and there are few dishes more akin to this category than fruit crumble. Warming, sweet and delicious, full of bubbling fruit and with a crunchy crumbly topping and often with added custard or ice cream, it’s no wonder crumble is such a traditional British favourite.

Welcome to the Nourish blog! For my first ever entry, I wanted to share with you a seemingly impossible feat – a recipe for healthy and, honestly, deliciously indulgent chocolate fudge.