Mellow mango smoothie
I simply love mango. When in season it is hard to match for flavour and enjoyment. I remember many years ago, when I was sole flight ...
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PATRICIA ALEXANDER-BIRD
REGISTERED NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST
BSc, Dip NT, mBANT, CNHC
Welcome to my Blog. Where I aim to Inspire, Educate and Share my Passion for the Positive Power of Nutrition and Healthy Living.
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Aug 42 min
Lemon, lentil and garlic soup
Lentils are a fantastic source of fibre, protein, folate and many trace minerals. Historically they are one of the most ancient foods...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Feb 13, 20222 min
Coconut Pancakes with Vanilla Coconut Cream & Blueberries
American style pancakes are one of my all time favourite breakfast treats. But mostly I get disappointed when eating out as they are...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Dec 22, 20212 min
Velvety Leek, Butterbean and Miso Soup
I love leeks. The national vegetable of Wales where I live they were brought to the UK by the Romans. Apparently they considered leeks...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Nov 23, 20212 min
Sprouts, not just for Christmas
When you think of sprouts does your face grimace and nose turn up as you get an olfactory memory of the overcooked sulphurous little...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Mar 13, 20213 min
Cinnamon Almond Cookies
I am a nutritionist but I am also a human. As humans we are hardwired to desire sugar or sweetness. Our primitive ancestors lived in very...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Feb 6, 20212 min
Quinoa Tabbouleh with Pesto Grilled Halloumi and Lemony, Garlicky Tahini Dressing
Having spent several years working for a Middle Eastern airline, I developed a fascination and taste for the cuisine and one of my...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Sep 2, 20204 min
Maple Maca Quinoa Flapjacks
Flapjacks are a quintessentially British baked good having first made an appearance in the 17th century during the time of Shakespeare. A...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Aug 19, 20203 min
Beetroot, Feta and Walnut Burgers
We all know that beetroot is good for us and to enjoy eating a rainbow of colour for optimal health. But do you know why beets are so...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Jul 20, 20203 min
Sea'weed' or Sea'vegetable'?
As an island nation our shores are surrounded by hordes of algae, amazing marine plants which have been in existence and sustaining life...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Jun 21, 20202 min
How do you like your brownies?
Looking at the ingredients here you might think I was having a pantry clear out and not gathering the ingredients to make brownies. You...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Jun 13, 20203 min
Raw Pad Thai with Crispy Ginger Tofu
There is nothing I love more on a warm summers day for lunch than a large bowl of vibrant, crunchy veggies with a fragrant and spicy...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
May 27, 20202 min
Aubergine Tofu Stir-Fry with Miso Peanut Sauce
Who else loves a big comforting plate of Udon noodles smothered in veggies and a delicious creamy sauce? This dish is vegan,...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Oct 3, 20193 min
Super Soup.
"Soup....puts the heart at ease, calms down the violence of hunger, eliminates the tension of the day and awakens and refines the...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Feb 15, 20192 min
Asian Style Mushrooms on Sourdough Toast
DO YOU EVER GET CRAVINGS FOR CERTAIN FOODS? 🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄 Recently I have been craving mushrooms so when my body asks for something it...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Feb 15, 20191 min
Anti-Inflammatory Raspberry Overnight Oats
INGREDIENTS: Organic oatmeal, preferably steel cut and not the ‘quick’ processed type Quinoa Flakes Nut Milk, I like Cashew Raspberries,...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Feb 5, 20192 min
Spiced Granola
Granola has now become a breakfast staple with many of the well known cereal makers producing variations of this 'hippy' start to the...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Jan 2, 20191 min
Warning...this delicious soup will make you feel amazing!
With this January 2019 seeing the biggest registration yet for Veganuary, I am enjoying the challenge of getting more creative in the...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Nov 13, 20182 min
Chocolate Brownie Bliss Balls
I love knowing that the time I spend cooking and food prepping makes me and my hubby happy ☺️ Today it's been all about using Raw CACAO...
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Patricia Alexander-Bird
Nov 7, 20183 min
Stress free meal in a jar
I can't bear to throw out a glass jar so the shelf in my utility room is groaning under the weight. They make perfect plastic-free...
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