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Here at WHL we love to work out, we love our yoga and we love our green juice, but we also love our cocktails, canapés and the occasional cupcake! But sometimes it can be hard to strike the right balance. So we chatted to personal trainer and Youtube sensation Carly Rowena to get her top […]
If you just can’t get enough of the deliciously chocolatey sweet stuff, but want to keep an eye on your waistline, we’ve got just the thing. Chocolate doesn’t have to go hand in hand with piling on the pounds these days as there are some lovely sugar-free dark and raw chocolate options put there. Not […]
Coconut water is a gym bag and handbag must-have for every good wellbeing fan, gym bunny and yogi. It’s refreshing, it’s packed with electrolytes and it tastes awesome! There are loads of coconut waters out there these days, but we reckon these guys are the very best of the new kids on the block. Check […]
Get body confident in time for summer and beat bumps with our easy 7-day diet
he eating plan is packed with antioxidant fruit and veggies, omega 3-rich fish, nuts and seeds and lean protein to help smooth out skin fast.
Eating seasonally is good for the planet, plus it can be a great way to expand your culinary repertoire and mix up those veggie options. But you’ll also get fresher produce with a higher nutrient content. Check out our top tips to eat with the seasons. Locally grown ‘Eating with the seasons means you can […]
Busy day coming up? Make sure you tuck into some brain-boosting treats to get you through
Beyoncé, Alicia Silverstone and Anne Hathaway are all vegans and sing the diet’s praises, but where do you stand on the vegan diet debate? If you want to get clued up then read on. Following a vegan diet means avoiding all animal products, and this includes everything from honey to eggs. And while many vegans […]
Cakes, muffins and cookies. One word: yum. But wouldn’t it be great if these sweet treats didn’t come with an extra serving of guilt? Well, they can. To start with, baking your own goodies at home is always healthier – for example, you can control how much of each ingredient you use, it’ll be free […]
Should you start eating whole foods? They have been championed among health nuts for years now and for a reason. We all know how bad processed foods can be for our health. The additives, preservatives and removal of all the goodness make them pretty much pointless to us. Whole foods are simply the anti-processed foods […]
Excluding foods from your diet as a health measure is popular at the moment, and if you’re genuinely intolerant or allergic to culprits like dairy, it can work wonders. However, you could be missing out on some serious goodness by ditching the white stuff for no reason. It’s packed with protein, good fats and is […]
Who doesn’t love hearty food that is healthy? This creamy Broccoli and Green Lentil Soup is a healing comfort meal for a night when you need some tender loving care but is also great for a post-workout dinner. The two mineral-rich components of this dish give you calcium, magnesium and folic acid and are flavoured […]
Sometimes you need a pick me up. This juice came about when bashing away at the computer all day leaves you feeling like mush and under the weather.Try this Pick-me-up juice in the morning, after a workout or when a sniffle is brewing Nutrient dense, this green juice fills you up and gives you a […]
Need help eating healthily? Keep these kitchen cupboard essentials nearby for good food on tap Snacking on junk food is tempting when it’s there. Just staring you in the face. But if you keep that stuff out of sight, then you can keep it out of mind, too, which makes for a much more successful […]
Want to whip up a tasty and filling vegan lunch? Try this Spelt salad with mushrooms & watercress from one of our fave books, the Vegan Pantry, £11.89, by Dunja Gulin.(Photographer, William Reavell, published by Ryland peters & Small.) Pearled spelt salad with button mushrooms & watercress Serves 2 Many people are avoiding wheat berries and […]
Thinking of trying a vegan diet? After some inspiring recipes? Try this Vegan sushi from one of our fave books, the Vegan Pantry, £11.89, by Dunja Gulin.(Photographer, William Reavell, published by Ryland peters & Small.) Vegan sushi Makes 32 pieces There’s no reason to think of sushi as a complicated Japanese delicacy that you can’t make […]
Fancy a super simple and delicious soup? Try this Kombu broth with tempura from one of our fave books, the Vegan Pantry, £11.89, by Dunja Gulin.(Photographer, William Reavell, published by Ryland peters & Small.) Kombu broth with tempura Serves 3–4 A Japanese-style breakfast or lunch that will leave you feeling warm, relaxed and satisfied, and ready […]
Break free from pesky cravings with our top five ways to curb cravings 1) Are you deficient? First up consider whether you might be deficient in any key vitamins or minerals that lead you to crave certain types of foods. Check out our quick list of typical cravings and their associated deficiencies here. 2) Drink […]
alkaline recipes
Natasha Corrett, co-author of the Honestly Healthy For Life cookbook, discovered the benefits of an alkaline diet after years of yo-yo dieting. And she’s the perfect person to introduce you to these delicious alkaline recipes. A passionate foodie (thanks to her father’s French restaurants), but intolerance aware (thanks to her highly allergic mother) Natasha combines […]
Eating an alkaline diet is all about restoring the PH balance of your bod. Why does this matter? Well, nutritional experts claim it’s the key to better digestion, glowing skin and more energy. Sounds good to us! So how does it work? Overdosing on certain type of foods – lots of meat, processed foods, fizzy […]
CRUNCHY TOFFEE POPCORN When you think of movies, popcorn somehow springs to mind. So why not make some for an at-home film night? Make sure you source organic, non-GM corn kernels; genetically modified food is a no-no in the Honestly Healthy world of eating. Now, sit back, enjoy and watch the movie. Serves 4 1tbsp […]
Get your healthy eating back on track with this seriously simple and tasty salmon recipe If you eat fish and salmon isn’t already part of your diet, then it might be time to start introducing the protein-packed fish into your repertoire. As well as being incredibly tasty, it also boasts high levels of omega-3 fatty […]
If you’re thinking about going paleo, you’re not alone. Loads of us have been inspired by our caveman ancestors to ditch grains and load up on good fats and protein to get lean, boost energy and slow down ageing. If you think you’re ready to take on this way of eating, here are our top […]
Try this simple & filling chia seed porridge from one of our fave books, the Vegan Pantry, £11.89, by Dunja Gulin.(Photographer, William Reavell, published by Ryland peters & Small.) Chia seeds are amazingly filling and are replacing our oats! Chia seed porridge Serves 1 The shiny chia seeds have recently been rediscovered and are referred […]
Beat 3pm cravings with our top tips.
Protein is a great way to fuel your workouts and refuel afterwards. Since it can be tricky to get your fill from food, many people turn to protein powders and shakes to top up. However many powders and shakes come with not so welcome additions, such as sugar and extra carbs – not great if […]
You might’ve heard about glycemic index or GI in relation to healthy eating, but what is it all about? There’s a lot of fuss over carbs these days. Should we, shouldn’t we? Which ones should be banished and which ones are the good guys? It’s all very confusing, but one way to understand why some […]
It seems like every health nut and their grandmother is going green these days, adding greens powders to cake recipes and shotting the green stuff day and night. We wrote about the endless benefits of greens superfoods here but in short, they work wonders for digestion, energy, immunity and way more. Start the morning with […]
A juice detox can be a great way to shift those last few pounds before your hol or kick-start a healthy regime for summer. Check out our top picks below! Radiance Cleanse This is the UK’s first certified organic fresh juice cleanse and its programmes look awesome. Choose from a three of five-day juice cleanse, […]