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Healthy Homemade Hummus

Stress-Free Homemade Healthy Hummus

Delicious and stress-free healthy hummus recipes. These easy recipes are great go-to for lunches, snacks, dinner parties or just to have in the fridge when hunger strikes.

Beetroot Hummus


Beetroot Hummus

  • 1can of chickpeas
  • 4 beetroots – cooked and peeled
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • a squeeze of lemon
  • olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of 0% Fage yoghurt
  • cumin
  • salt and pepper

Put all in a pot and blend. Season to taste


 Caramelised Red Onion hummus

Homemade Hummus

  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • a squeeze of lemon
  • olive oil
  • 1 red onion
  • Paprika, salt and pepper
  • Tahini
  • Water

Caramelise the onions in balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

Leave to reduce and simmer down. Blend all other ingredients together – season to taste.

Place in fridge to cool and when onions have cooled – add onions and leave to cool again.


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Summer In The City: White Hot!


Anyone else feeling the heat!

This Summer has blessed us with perfect weather. Radiant sunshine, fresh green parks and the calling of BBQ’s in the evenings easing us out of working days.

Style choices start to become easier as simple cotton dresses and breathable shirts start to make up the basis of every outfit.

Topshop Broderie Bardot White Cyncity Cyntra Charlesworth Blogger Style

Whether at work or play – finding your style for Summer in the City is always made easier when you have a wardrobe staple to take you from work to play.

White Hot

Nothing brings a breath of fresh coolness to any look than a clean white jumpsuit and I have found the perfect one at Topshop. This Embroidered Bardot Jumpsuit has become my go to. Gliding me from work to play with the simple change of an accessory.

Topshop Broderie Bardot White Cyncity Cyntra Charlesworth Blogger Style

No-one wants to be carrying around anything more than their handbag in this weather, which is why I have chosen to share my simple tips to style for any occasion. Take the stress out of your day and make it easy from work to play.

Here are my simple hacks to take your from work to play:

Style For Work:

Pair this Bardot broderie jumpsuit with a heeled sandal, breathable shirt and colour-pop clutch.

A pair of oversize glasses will add a hint of glam.

Style For Play:

Dress down with a trainer: any colour can work as you have the purity of the white. With a clean fresh tee and the right shades, this will be the perfect pairing. If it gets chilly bring your favourite vintage denim jacket to pull over your shoulders.

Style For Evening:

Topshop Broderie Bardot White Cyncity Cyntra Charlesworth Blogger Style

A heeled wedge or a spicy stiletto and a leather jacket will take this jumpsuit from day to date.

A flash of red lipstick and a small flick of eyeliner and you can stroll into the evening oozing with chic and style.

Topshop Broderie Bardot

Style For Festival:

Topshop Broderie Bardot

Look chic and fresh – even in the mud!

Nothing says chic like a beautiful Bardot paired with your muddy wellies. A floral headdress and the classic festival shades – marry together that summery festival vibe.

Be it Wilderness, Tomorrowland, Obanjan or Bestival – you always have to be prepared for the #BritishSummer

Topshop Broderie Bardot

This Bardot Playsuit makes the perfect addition to a capsule wardrobe as it is so versatile to suit every need your Summer throws at you!

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Today’s Clean Meal – Portion Advice

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Ever said to yourself – I don’t know why I am putting weight on as I only eat healthy food?

The key is portion sizes! Today’s sizes are through the roof and it is so easy to not even realize when your plate is too big.

Your hand is the best guide…portion size hand

Remember – bigger is not always better

xxx

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Today’s London Monday Motivation

Monday Motivation

It’s Monday and it is so easy to get bogged down in the blues! But DON’T!

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The only person who can change your mood is you! Think Positively and embrace the day.

If you follow the below rules you can start each and every day and each and every week with a brand new boost of motivation.

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These are simple rules and if followed can lead to a happier and better you. People will see your radiance and your love for life.

Happy Monday

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Today’s Outfit – My new satchel

satchel

 

This little baby is my new favourite

I bought it at H&M – http://www.hm.com/gb/product/16710?article=16710-A

It is perfect. It is chic, black, simple and perfect for on the move.

Everyday I power walk to work and this baby has saved my posture from side bags

Its so stylish you can pull it off as casual and office wear

A Perfect Purchase

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Todays Clean Eat – Asian Quinoa Salad x

Asian quinoa salad

 

This little treat you can make in advance and it will last you for about a week! yummy nutritious and full of colour

 

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup quinoa
1/4 cup shredded red cabbage
1/4 cup grated carrots
1/4 cup corn kernels
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
1/4 cup chow mein noodles, for serving

FOR THE SESAME VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons STAR Natural Rice Vinegar
1 clove garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated ginger

INSTRUCTIONS
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together rice wine vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, sugar, ginger and soy sauce in a small bowl; set aside.
In a medium saucepan, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, red cabbage, carrots, corn, green onion and avocado. Stir in sesame vinaigrette.
Serve immediately, topped with chow mein noodles, if desired.

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Today’s London

I am totally obsessed with Chanel – from the second I saw the word – to the look, style, fashion, perfume, jewelry, shoes, make up and now… my phone case

http://sealoe.se have a selection of the most beautiful prints, flasks and phone covers

Rue du Cambon

 

I decided to go for the simple “Paris 31 rue cambon” which is the address of Chanel’s Store in Paris – I’ve visited and I loved it. The staff were a delight and nothing was too much.

Chanel

 

I left with the most beautiful necklace courtesy of nicolas – sorry I am dreaming of Paris again

For more style and chanel orientated design head to sealoe website or find them on instagram.

The key is simplicity and these guys do it well

Kiss kiss

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Today’s Clean Eat – Sugar Detox

I decided to go on a sugar detox following all the recent articles on how much sugar we as a nation consume! It was phenomenal reading about all the sugar that is out there.

sugar-detox

Big celebs are advocating it such as the new couple Millie and Professor Green.

 millie and prof

I have been working out loads recently and wondering why my hours were not paying off – as they say its 80% nutrition and 20% exercise…

So lets get down to business – the detox

For three days no sugar:

  • no fruit
  • no wheat
  • no grains
  • no dairy
  • no sugar
  • no sweetener
  • no starchy carbs
  • no carbs

So to make it a little easier instead of listing what I can’t have I will list what you can

  • Protein
  • Good fat
  • protein and fat

Here is my meal plan for the 3 days

Breakfast: Two boiled eggs

Snack: M&S crispy bacon slices – 55g

Lunch: Itsu Chicken “low carb” on a bed salad

Snack: 100g of Smoked Salmon

Dinner: 150g of any meat or fish with cup of dark green veg

Drinks: Green Tea, Water, Fruit Tea, Lemon in hot water, Lime in Sparkling water

By the way – the above meals total to 1300 calories! I am hoping by the end of the detox my body will go in to Keytosis – which is where is burns fat for energy rather than glycogen (as there is no glycogen there).

Negatives of the sugar detox

  1. Seeing friends for dinner – you get weird looks
  2. 2pm in the afternoon – the haze/ brain fog
  3. When someone eats an orange next to you and it smells like someone orgasm’d in your nose
  4. Office temptations

Benefits of the sugar detox

  1. Sleep amazingly well
  2. NOT HUNGRY AT ALL
  3. No cravings “ohh I really want a piece of chocolate”
  4. After meals you are totally full
  5. If something is going to burn my fat for energy – crack on
  6. You get to eat a lot of meat – yum yum yum

I think I am going to extend my detox to a week and then after a week swap some of the “meat” snacks for blueberries or celery and hummus and incorporate more greens in my evening meals

Wish me luck – and any questions please ask!

before and after

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Today’s Style – Beauty of Simplicity

I have just bought my new house in Brixton and now I am taking the time to turn this baby into my dream home. Over the years I have found that keeping things simple is the fundamental back bone to my life. It affects every area from Love, Friendships, Money, Work and Style.

Keeping with this thread I discovered the wonderful sealoe.se who have the most beautiful collection of prints which will be gracing my bedroom walls.

Here is my inspiration: 

beauty of simplicity chanel

Flowers always bring beauty to a room

flowers

Relax and be beautiful 

femme fatale in hale exhale

And my favourite address of where it all started…

Rue Cambon

 

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Today’s Health – Himalayan Rock Salt – health benefits

Himilayan salt

Himalayan salt is millions of years old and pure, untouched by many of the toxins and pollutants that pervade other forms of ocean salt. Known in the Himalayas as “white gold,” it contains the same 84 natural minerals and elements found in the human body.

 

The health benefits of using natural Himalayan Crystal Salt may include:

  • Controlling the water levels within the body, regulating them for proper functioning
  • Promoting stable pH balance in the cells, including the brain.
  • Encouraging excellent blood sugar health
  • Aiding in reducing the common signs of aging
  • Promoting cellular hydroelectric energy creation
  • Promoting the increased absorption capacities of food elements within the intestinal tract
  • Aiding vascular health
  • Supporting healthy respiratory function
  • Lowering incidence of sinus problems, and promoting over-all sinus health
  • Reducing cramps
  • Increasing bone strength
  • Naturally promoting healthy sleep patterns
  • Creating a healthy libido
  • Circulator support
  • Promotes kidney and gall bladder health when compared to common chemically-treated salt

I have started drinking a table spoon every morning mixed in with a glass of warm water. This kind of salt flush is good at getting your insides from your tummy right to then end in good nick. It cleanses and detoxifies the body! One week of pure body love!

You can find it at most stores – I bought mine at Waitrose xxx

 

 

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Today’s Workout – Workout Skins x

Today I will mostly be wearing these!
adidas 1

My new adidas workout leggings are making me pump harder, lift heavier, run for longer and strut my exercising strut

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Wearing proper gym gear can really make you step up a gear when in the gym! Invest and reward yourself with you new years resolutions

adidasHappy workout! xxx

Recipes

Today’s Clean Eat – Chicken Noodle Soup

Delicious and healthy chicken noodle soup

All you need is

  • Chicken breast
  • Miso soup sachet
  • Red onion
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Gluten Free rice noodles
  • Sweetcorn
  • Carrots
  • Soy Sauce
  • Coconut oil
  • Spring onion
  • and coriander

 

chicken noodle soup

 

Brown off the chicken in a pan. In a separate pan – bring miso soup to boil. Add chicken and onions, garlic and ginger. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add carrot and noodles and stir gently – after 5 minutes add sweetcorn and spring onion. At last minute splash in some soy sauce and coconut oil – and its ready!

Eat with chopsticks!

Yummy and healthy xxx

 

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Today’s Home – The beauty of this earth

Welcome 2014! The New Year has begun and we are all trying to do our best to keep the tipsy new years resolutions we made from the night before.

I visited home for the festive period. I live in an area in England which has beautiful mountains and when I am home I am always trying to ring around my lovely friends to join me for a walk.

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My friend emma and her lil pup hugo decided to join me on a mountain stroll. It looked grey and miserable until we climbed above the clouds – and wow it was worth it!

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The wind was freezing and tried to push you back from reaching the top – but hugo, emma and I were determined. Once above the clouds – it was like reaching the calm of the heavens. It was magnificent…

Hills 2

 

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This world is full of beauty – and not everything is always as it seems. Sometimes if you take the time to climb though the negativity and reach higher – you will be rewarded with the beauty that sometimes can be hidden from you.

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Getting to the top felt incredible – even if I did get a free blowdry

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In 2014 take time to access all situations because sometimes it is not always as it seems… x

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Reach for your goals!

 

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Today’s Clean Eat – Turkey, spinach and red pepper wholemeal wraps

This tasty little treat can set the mouth on fire while still being low calorie, tasty and easily wrapped and taken to work

At 271 calories – you cannot go too wrong

Turkey, spinach and red pepper wholemeal wraps 

turkey wraps

  • 1 wholemeal wrap
  • 2oz deli turkey
  • 2 small balls of light mozzarella
  • 1 chopped sundried tomato
  • 1/2 cup of red pepper
  • 1/2 cup of spinach

Heat the wrap in a pan with a tiny bit of olive oil. Place all the ingredients in the wrap. Slowly wrap and heat on both sides rotating til the cheese melts. Once cooked – leave to cool and wrap up to take to work or eat fresh for lunch.