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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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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Wimbledon strawberry granola yoghurt pots
Game. Set. Match made in heaven. Whip up this indulgently delicious breakfast using juicy strawberries, creamy coconut yoghurt and our crunchy Berry Granola. Find the recipe below, and order the Berry Granola by clicking a delivery date in your account. For the compote• 500g strawberries • 4 tbsp...
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Fruity smoothie ice lollies
Fancy a beat-the-heat ice-cold treat? Enjoy a refreshing snack using our deliciously fruity Mindful Chef smoothies! Simply fill up your ice lolly moulds and pop them in the freezer until frozen. Add layers of fruit or nuts to jazz up your creations for a super simple snack you'll go wild for on a...
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3 nutritional supplements for life’s plate-spinners
The hustle is real. Career ladders to climb, bedtime stories to read, personal trainers and PTAs... If plate-spinning is your superpower, you need the right balance of nutrients to keep you at the top of your game. And that’s where our good friends at Wild Nutrition come in. Their Food-Grown®...
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In Conversation with Jodie Burrage
Tell us about your story with tennis. How did you get started? Sport has always been in my families DNA. My dad is big on rugby and my mum tennis, I sided with mum and things went from there! I fell in love with the game earlier and from there things kind of snowballed. What motivates you? I’ve...
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Is fish healthy?
Course. Fish is lovely and healthy. So we thought we’d dedicate a whole blog to telling you how healthy fish actually is. Ready for the good stuff? First up, protein. Fish have lots of protein, and protein is good for us (read: essential) as it builds and repairs tissues in the body. Then there’s...
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3 ways to add fruit to your salads
The naturally sweet flavours of fruit really shine when you pop them into a salad. Trust us, it's a delicious combo. Over the coming months you’ll be plating up colourful summer salads with top quality seasonal ingredients, so we asked Chef James to give some top tips on how to add in-season...
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