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Flourless chocolate date cake I rarely get overly descriptive about the recipes here but because I appreciate a bit of detail when I read other sites, I'm getting chatty. I tinkered with this recipe from  Green Kitchen Travels  as David and Luise are a go-to for more wholesome desserts. In the treat department, I like to know if I'm getting dense, super sweet, a healthier take, light and airy, or wherever it lies in the spectrum. There is a time and place for each of those sorts of desserts on different occasions. A flourless chocolate cake, classically speaking, is not really cake-like in texture at all. It is dense and rich and more similar to a brownie or fudge than cake and I am perfectly happy with that. This version is more wholesome - the refined sugar is replaced by a thick date paste that contributes a nice caramelly sweetness. I thought the dates would throw off the fudge factor, or maybe not make it as decadent and I was wrong. This cake is rich and chocolatey. The d

The nervous system is considered one of the most important organs in the human body, as it is responsible for organizing and directing interactions between the human being and the environment around it, as it controls most of the body's functions such as the sense of smell, the sense of sense, the sense of sight and taste, and others. Therefore, we must take care of it, preserve it, and strengthen it through recognizing the top 10 important foods to strengthen and stimulate the nervous system effectively.   4 Causes of weak nerves   Autoimmune diseases: They are a variety of diseases that can lead to pain and nerve damage. Some types of cancer.   Pressure and shocks: Anything that causes shock or pressure on nerves can damage them.   Diabetes: 70% of people with diabetes suffer from nerve damage, which becomes more likely as the disease progresses.   Lack of nutrients: A deficiency in some nutrients, such as vitamin B6 and B12, may cause nerve damage.   10 foods we rec

Don't let dinner dates sabotage your weight loss goals. We show you how... Socializing and healthy eating aren’t always happy bedfellows. But having mates round for a meal doesn’t have to mean leaping into the calorie chasm. Here’s how to rustle up a fitness-friendly foodie feast to wow friends and family, with a little help from a few of our favorite culinary experts. Be prepared: Stock your cupboards with the basics you’ll need to whip up a hearty storm in the kitchen.  Key items include coconut oil (good for frying because it’s packed with healthy medium-chain triglyceride fats that help you burn fat faster), nuts and seeds (protein powerhouses), raw cocoa (a healthier alternative to refined chocolate), a selection of herbs and spices (sources of antioxidants and other benefits), onions (packed with disease-fighting phytonutrients), garlic (another one-stop-shop for antioxidants), chillies (whose capsaicin is an inflammation-fighter) and quinoa (rich in nutrients, especially pro

Don't fall off the diet wagon. Have a little bit of what you fancy with these tasty treats... Dieting doesn't have to mean restricting yourself from anything and everything that tastes good! Next time you're craving a sweet treat, try one these guilt-free alternative from nutritionist Lowri Turner. Yum!  High-protein cranberry brownies These have a sweet, chocolatey taste, with the cranberries adding sharpness. Brilliant for balancing serotonin and dopamine, they’re the perfect mood-boosting snack! Makes 12 brownies Preparation: 10 minutes + cooling Cooking: 25 minutes Coconut oil for tin, plus 1½tsp extra 75g self-raising flour 40g cocoa powder 175g stevia-based natural sweetener or xylitol, plus 2tbsp extra 25g walnuts, chopped 100g low-fat vanilla yoghurt 3 eggs, beaten 1tsp vanilla extract 25g cranberries 1- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Lightly oil a small baking tin.  Sift the flour and cocoa powder into a mixing bowl, then add

Shed baby weight with these simple (and sensible) weight loss tips Looking after a little one is rewarding yet exhausting, so it's important to take it easy when it comes to fitness. Although it's tempting to revert back to your pre-baby workout straight after giving birth, it's important you give your body adequate time to recover from labour - this is usually around 6 weeks after giving birth! The recovery process is vital, to ensure that the uterus has retracted back into the pelvis, bleeding has ceased and stitches have healed. It is important to listen to your body during this time and ease back into exercise gently. Remember that the body has been through many complex and amazing changes over the past nine months – so take it easy on yourself! When you feel up to it, start with some very gentle exercise, including some pelvic floor exercises and short walks with your new baby. After your six-week check-up, if your doctor agrees, move on to the following training plan.

Slim down and save the world! Going veggie could change the planet – and your body – for the better Fad diets come and go, but when it comes to a body overhaul with added benefits, there’s one eating trend that’s here to stay. Eating a plant-based diet is practically guaranteed to help downsize your waistline and upsize your lifespan, save you money and do the planet a favor! So put down that burger and find out just what embracing a meat-free lifestyle could do for you! Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. Making veggies the star of your plate helps to slash your risk of heart disease by 32 percent, say scientists at the University of Oxford. Vegetarians also outlive their carnivore counterparts by almost a decade according to the latest statistics from Loma Linda University in California. And then there’s ethical and environmental considerations to factor in. According to The Vegetarian Society, the livestock industry uses massive amounts of land, water, and fossil fuels, while produc

Smoothie and juice recipes Satisfy your taste buds with these healthy, delicious ideas for juices and smoothies You can't beat a delicious, nutritious smoothie or juice. Whether you're after a protein hit or a heart-healthy blend, try one of these tasty offerings put together by the nutritionists at Nutribullet. Peaches n' Creamy: This beautiful Blast is a sweet, creamy treat anyone in your family can enjoy! It works as a perfect snack and is filled with protein and natural sugars that pack an energizing punch. Ingredients: 1/2 Cup of Greek Yogurt 1/2 Cup of Peaches, Frozen 1/2 Banana  1 Tablespoon of Sesame Seeds 1 cup of Coconut Milk or Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk 2 Ice Cubes Method: Just add all the ingredients to a tall cup and extract for 30 seconds, or until smooth! Hydrate-Orade: A super refreshing recipe for those who are looking to keep themselves hydrated. Cool off with this post-run elixir. It’s fresh, it’s sweet and just a tad salty to repl

Follow our seven-day healthy eating plan for a vital, more radiant you. You’ve heard the phrase ‘beauty comes from within’? Well, it’s more than a well-worn adage. Scientists and skincare experts are discovering that we do have the ability to feed our skin from within. Read on to get your fill of healthy food, and you’ll feed your skin in the process! Day 1: BREAKFAST: Berries, yogurt and pumpkin seeds. Combine fresh blueberries and raspberries with 120g low-fat live natural yogurt and some pumpkin seeds. LUNCH: Grilled chicken and puy lentil salad Top baby spinach with 50g cooled puy lentils, grated carrot, lemon juice, and 100g free-range chicken. DINNER: Roast salmon with roasted tomatoes Preheat your oven to 180ºC/gas mark 4. Place the salmon and tomatoes on a baking tray and roast on the middle shelf for 10-12 minutes until the salmon is just cooked. Serve with basil pesto coated baby potatoes. Day 2: BREAKFAST: Coconut bircher muesli with mango Mix 25ml coconut milk with 40g roll

Fed up with counting those calories? Balance your body with our easy-to-follow weight loss diet plan If you want a slimmer physique, why not try the  pH  diet? The diet uses what we eat to restore our body to its naturally  alkaline  state. pH (potential of hydrogen) indicates how acidic or alkaline a solution might be. The higher the pH, the more alkaline it is. When the food we eat ‘burns’ with oxygen in our cells to produce energy a residue is made that is acidic, alkaline or neutral, which is a pH 7. Our kidneys, skin, and lungs try to get rid of the residues left by acid-forming foods through urine, sweat, and breath. The PH diet suggests that acidic residues in the body accumulate and this slows the body down, causing low energy, lifeless skin, and weight problems. ‘Acid-forming foods, such as meat, dairy, and sugar, can cause and aggravate inflammatory conditions in the body,’ explains Yvonne Bishop-Weston, nutrition consultant at the Foods for Life clinic in Harley Street. This

This coffee cake is relatively low-fat with some of its classic butter content being replaced by the mashed banana. It's these everyday sorts of cakes I like in my back pocket for cooking and non-cooking days alike. BUTTERMILK BERRY CRUMB CAKE // Serves 8-10 Loosely adapted from  101Cookbooks For the sake of substitutions, I think you could replace the buttermilk with non-dairy milk and a tablespoon of lemon juice. As for making it gluten-free, I would try a blend of almond meal, oat flour, and flax meal but I hesitate to given proportions without trying it myself first. I am sure an all-purpose GF flour would be worth a shot as well. I still don't completely trust the oven at our new place so you'll have to report back if you try this and come up with different baking time. My oven and thermometer say different things and I don't exactly trust either. Bare with me. One day I will fix its uncertainty or my lack of faith.  3/4 cup buttermilk 1 1/2 medium ripe banan