Tag Archives: Parsnip

Parsnip and Ginger Soup

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I managed to consume lots of plant foods today i.e. fruits and veggies.  I began the day with this colourful and tasty bowl of fruits.  I was actually still full from yesterday’s excesses but wanted some juicey nutrients and could … Continue reading →

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Jason Vale’s 5lbs In 5 Days – Day 5

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Day 5 – hurrah!  I have really missed eating but I am feeling very pleased with myself for sticking to the fast and managing to exercise every day. It has been challenging because I have had to prepare meals for … Continue reading →

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In The Garden

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

It was sunny today !!!!! Lara was heading back to Durham at Midday and we decided it would be fun to go out to brunch.  We went to Frankie’s in Staplehurst which I have previously blogged about here. I have not … Continue reading →

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Three Very Good Things

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Pumpkin porridge made its debut today.  Well, made its debut this Autumn/Winter.  I added 1/2 a cup of pureed canned pumpkin to my oats, almond milk, chia seeds and pumpkin spice.  Yummy. Yesterday I finally caught up with some of … Continue reading →

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A Tale Of Two Puddings

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I write this feeling more bloated than I have for a long time.  I had a lovely day with two of my sisters and their families but it was another day of over-indulgence.  Tomorrow will be more austere! In acknowledgement … Continue reading →

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Healing Myself

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Breakfast: a green smoothie made with a huge handful of spinach and frozen berries, 4 dates and a banana for sweetness coconut milk plus Hemp protein powder, Acai powder and Maca powder to add some antioxidants and extra nutrients. It came … Continue reading →

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Art Class

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

I didn’t have such an early start today as I was working in Gillingham so I made us porridge for breakfast, which was lovely as I haven’t had any for ages. I also had time to make lunch to take. … Continue reading →

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Back On The Wagon

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

Yee-ha cowboy.  She is back.  After a few really dreadful days of overeating and particularly eating too many white refined carbs, I woke up this morning feeling fairly grotty.  White bread, which I ate too much of yesterday, does not … Continue reading →

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Sunday Roast

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Lose Weight and Gain Health

The little fella has been really accepting about eating lots of fruits, vegetables and whole foods.  He has almost stopped asking if there is pudding and no longer expects the snack option to be anything other than fruit, nuts, seeds … Continue reading →

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