The Mindful Journal
Welcome to The Mindful Journal, your home for mindful living on and off the plate. Explore expert health and nutrition advice, vibrant dishes, and inspiration for feeding the family. Rooted in our B-Corp values, we champion ethical eating and how we can shape a food system for the future.
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Finding variety as a vegan with Fearne Cotton
Flexitarian is the food trend on everyone’s lips this autumn. With good reason: it’s good for us, and good for the planet. Yes, it might sound like a mouthful, but it means you follow a diet of more plant-based foods and occasionally have meat. (It’s also known as being ‘casually veggie’.) If you...
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Is the keto diet healthy?
Following a keto diet means eating a diet that is high in fat, with moderate protein, and very low carbohydrate. Keto diet aficionados swear by its reported health and weight loss benefits, but is the keto diet actually healthy? Or, should we be batting it off with a baguette (wholemeal, of...
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Ben Fogle & The Big Mindful Chef Clean Up 2022
Every September we get outside for our biggest community event of the year. We used to call it our Coast Clean, but our community does so much more than that! So this year, welcome to The Big Mindful Chef Clean Up. From 16th-18th September, we’ll be cleaning up miles of local beaches, rivers,...
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Is green tea healthy?
Green tea originated in China and has been a staple sip there for centuries. Made from Camellia sinensis leaves and buds, these days it’s in everything: from lattes to noodles, ice cream and cocktails. So is green tea really healthy? Yup, it really is. First up: healthy green tea is loaded with...
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The benefits of oily fish
Including at least one portion of oily fish a week is good for us. But why? We asked Dietitian Clare to give us the lowdown on why oily fish is so important for a healthy, balanced diet. What's an oily fish?Anchovies, carp, herring, mackerel, salmon, pilchards, sardines, and trout. Why are they...
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Are eggs healthy?
Eggs are a good source of high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. However, you might have heard people talk about their cholesterol content, so let’s get cracking (‘scuse pun) to unscramble (we’re sorry) the ‘are eggs unhealthy’ myth. Eggs are a good source of several...
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What you need to know about diabetes
4.9 million people in the UK already have diabetes. 13 million people are at risk of developing it. But did you know that combined lifestyle interventions including diet, physical activity and losing weight can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes by 50%? We asked Dietitian Clare to tell us more...
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Is MSG healthy?
MSG (monosodium glutamate) is a food additive commonly used to enhance the flavour of savoury dishes. Its umami flavour comes from sodium and glutamic acid (the same acid found in tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and even human breast milk). The ‘is MSG healthy?’ debate has been raging since the...
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Planning a UK summer break? Get Mindful Chef delivered
Did you know that you can enjoy Mindful Chef meals all summer long 👀 We deliver nationwide 7 days a week, so if you’re planning a dreamy escape around the UK, simply update your address in your account and enjoy your box wherever you are! Whether you’re exploring idyllic villages in the...
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Blueberry & banana protein pancakes
Serves 2 | Gluten-free These pancakes are not only a brunch and breakfast favourite, but make a delicious dessert too, keeping you full for hours afterwards thanks to the protein-packed ingredients. They are super-speedy and can be made in just 15 minutes! According to The Felix Project, bananas...
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Perfect pairings for your smoothies
Can you feel it? Summer is here, and those brighter, warmer mornings call for fresh breakfasts. Drumroll for our three new smoothies – beautifully balanced with nut butters, heaven in a blender and better than a trip to the biscuit tin. Shake it up with our NEW Signature Smoothies Cheery Cherry,...
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Easy ways to get active this summer | EIS x Mindful Chef
From the Tour de France and Wimbledon to the Commonwealth Games, July is a month packed full of sport. Chances are you’ll also be taking time off work, or heading into the school holidays. We’ve teamed up with the English Institute of Sport to bring you their professional know-how on getting...
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