A Busy Mum’s Guide to Cutting Out Sugar

Are you a busy parent looking to cut down your family’s sugar intake? Why not hop on over to Netmums to read my Q&A with them on how to do just that.
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In celebration of carrot & root veg week over at our #EatThemToDefeatThem campaign at VegPower and ITV, I’ve been looking through some of my old carrot recipes from the website and have already made a shopping list to re-make a load, because…YUM. You guys know how much I love adding all.the.veg. to just about anything,…
I love celeriac (celery root to American readers). I know it’s a strange thing to love, but I do. I only discovered it a few years back, but it’s nutty flavour and potato-like texture was an instant win. It helps that my husband and children love it, too. Celeriac mash (on its own, or half-and-half…
Lemon tart is one of my husband’s favourite desserts. I knew I would struggle to get him to sign up to being a low sugar family long-term if it meant he’d miss out on this particular treat. And while there is nothing wrong with having a slice of standard lemon tart every now and then,…
I love getting veg into sweet recipes. I get a little thrill when a test for one goes really well. My spinach-packed green monster muffins are a great success, and my chocolate & beetroot cake goes down beautifully, but for me, no veg works in puddings quite as well as orange veg. You can tell…
One of the hardest things to do well when you are trying to stick to a low sugar diet or going sugar free for the first time is snacks. Breakfasts and drinks are tricky, but snacks are often things you need at a moment’s notice, so they can be particularly difficult. One of the great…
Let’s face it, donuts are not exactly a health food. But they are also delicious. When it comes to baked goods, while I love a good cake or something a little more complex and sophisticated every now and then, most of the time I’m looking for something yummy I can make that ticks three boxes:…