Lipoedema has become my main inspiration in regards to my health at the moment, many of my other conditions can’t really be helped and they are more conditions to maintain and monitor. I deal with any issues they throw at me as and when they arrive. Lipoedema however is one condition that I feel I … Continue reading Lipoedema … change is possible!
For someone who had become so lazy with food I am finding huge delight in cooking so many wonderful things. There have been so many times where I've simply not bothered because I was too tired or thought it would take forever and that's just not the case. Who knew that decent food could be … Continue reading Garlic Cabbage with Bacon
I've made it my mission to spread the Keto love and try to persuade friends of mine who are looking to lose a few lbs to jump on the low carb high fat wagon. The same as I did at the beginning they all think it's another fad diet with restrictions and misery that is … Continue reading Keto Chicken and Bacon Parcels
I’m back with another easy peasy soup recipe for you! If you’re wanting a really low carb soup then omit the onion but as a generous portion of this, with the onion, it’s only 4g carbs which I think is rather wonderful! Ingredients 1 head of celery (trimmed and chopped approx 400g) 100ml single cream … Continue reading Low carb celery soup
One of my favourite go-to dishes is a fish pie, there’s something so homely about it and I’m a massive fan of fish which I guess helps! Usually I would add peas but I discovered, to my horror, that they aren’t keto-friendly ... slightly mortified but I’ll get over it eventually! You can use whichever … Continue reading Low Carb Fish Pie
Firstly, Happy New Year! I hope you’ve enjoyed the festive season and all the additions that come with it. I worked for the majority of the last couple of weeks but I’m happy with that, I love my job and it keeps me going regardless of what my body tries to tell me! I’m sure … Continue reading Look hard enough and you’ll find it
Ingredients 2 broccoli heads, stalks removed and cut into florets 200g blue stilton 1 litre vegetable stock 1/2 brown onion, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil Method In a large pan heat the oil and cook the onions for 5 minutes until softened. Add the broccoli and cook for 10 minutes. Add your stock and simmer … Continue reading Broccoli and Stilton Soup
The Winter months have definitely arrived and that means the end of salads and cold meals! I work outdoors all day so when I come home feeling like an ice cube there is nothing better than a bowl of steamy soup (and no it doesn’t have to be Heinz!). My Cheesy Puff Rolls are amazing as … Continue reading Creamy Mushroom Soup
I have definitely got Christmas on the brain! I keep trying to conjur up meal ideas, starters and sides, snacks and nibbles, anything and everything yummy that we can devour at Christmas! I’m sure I’ll exceed my carb allowance over the festive period but who cares?! This is a way of eating to help me … Continue reading Low carb, Gluten free Mushrooms Tarts
I have been flat out with cake decorating recently and it appears to have resulted in me craving sweet things! Now I can’t say I haven’t had ANY cake cut offs but I’ve been very good considering the amount surrounding me! It has however pushed me to think of other sweet treats that could satisfy … Continue reading Low Carb, Diabetic Friendly Meringue Nests
My Lipoedema Life 