This light and lovely gluten-free cake is packed with good-quality protein to supply important amino acids to build and repair the body, make hormones and support lean muscle growth. Having protein with meals is important for maintaining a healthy weight by curbing hunger and sugar cravings and helping keep blood sugar levels balanced.

Spinach and other leafy greens contain good levels of iron, which has a positive effect on serotonin and dopamine levels to boost mood.

Fennel and thyme are beautiful spices to combine. Throw in a little ground chilli and you’ve got a barbeque chicken dish everyone will love.

Sorry to the pea lovers out there but my mouth started watering at ricotta and didn’t stop.

Absolutely delicious! The spices are the hero of the biscuit, but the subtle citrus tones are a close second.

Mindful eating is approached in a holistic manner whereby one’s attitude and thoughts towards their food, appetite and senses all come into play.

This delightful lemon custard pie is light, creamy and sure to please your family and friends at your next dinner party. Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C and free radical-fighting antioxidants.

This is one of my favourite dough recipes. It’s pliable and, once baked, is beautifully soft inside.

If you haven’t tasted brown butter frosting, this recipe is about to change your life. Thanks to the Maillard reaction, your browned butter will impart a nutty, toasty, deep flavour to your frosting that is beautifully offset by the rich and spiced cake. Something a bit different for next time you need to serve a crowd.

These delicious crepes are perfect for
a weekend breakfast or healthy dessert. Oats are a great source of resistant starch. This is a type of fermentable prebiotic fibre that provides fuel for the good bacteria in the gut and ensures the health and integrity of the gut lining. Berries, particularly dark berries like blackberries and blueberries, are an excellent source of anthocyanins. This potent antioxidant enhances immune function and can reduce inflammation and premature skin ageing.

Select organic fruits if they are available as all three of these fruits retain high levels of pesticides when grown conventionally. If there is no time or inclination to make the pastry, a premade store-bought pastry will work fine.

A mounting body of evidence suggests when we eat, what we eat and how much, can influence sleep.