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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Buddha Bowls
Buddha bowls are dishes made up of little bites of everything. Usually, a portion of grain or starch, a smattering of protein, and a selection of both raw and cooked vegetables. The whole point of buddha bowls is balance. Popular ingredients are rice or quinoa for the grain element. For protein,...
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Aubergine recipes
Aubergine recipes can cover all tastes. Whether vegan or meat loving, you’ll be sure to find a scrumptious recipe to try. Including curries, buddha bowls, and noodle dishes, whether stuffed, rolled, or roasted. But are they good for you? How do you cook them? Let us tell you. Why choose...
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Are smoothies healthy?
We’ll say it loud and proud: our Mindful Chef smoothies are healthy and delicious. Obviously we can’t say the same for everyone else’s smoothies out there, because to keep ours healthy we only put the best fruit, veg and good grains in. And it really matters what you blend ‘em with. Some...
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What's in the box?
We explore Recipe Boxes, what they are, what their benefits are, and what to expect from a Mindful Chef Recipe Box. What are the benefits of a Recipe Box?Recipe boxes are kits that come straight to your door with all the ingredients to make a meal from scratch inside. It’s clear how food boxes...
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New Family Favourites are here!
Big news: Family Favourites are here! Just over a year ago we launched our family recipe boxes, featuring a range of dishes both kids and adults would enjoy. And our chefs have been busy creating even more family classics with our usual healthy spin. Thanks to your feedback, we’ve now introduced...
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April's recipe of the month: Pork Noodles Stir Fry
Here at Mindful Chef we’re passionate about making healthy eating easier. We’ve decided to showcase some of our favourite healthy and delicious recipes each month to show the nation you can eat better without sacrificing on flavour. Read on to find out what this month’s recipe is, and what health...
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How to stop food waste
Wednesday 28th April 2021 is #StopFoodWasteDay! A day dedicated to driving awareness about the global food waste issue, as well as sharing practical, creative and impactful ways we can all change our behaviour to minimise food waste. Here at Mindful Chef, we're committed to zero food waste every...
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April's recipe of the month: Venison Cottage Pie
Here at Mindful Chef we’re passionate about making healthy eating easier. We’ve decided to showcase some of our favourite healthy and delicious recipes each month to show the nation you can eat better without sacrificing on flavour. Read on to find out what this month’s recipe is, and what health...
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Meet our new ambassador Ben Fogle
We’re thrilled to introduce you to Ben Fogle, our newest Mindful Chef Ambassador. We were searching for an extraordinary individual who shares our values – and he was a natural fit! Ben is an award-winning broadcaster and adventurer who has scaled Mount Everest, rowed the Atlantic, raced to the...
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April's Recipe of the Month: Aubergine & Lentil Bake
Here at Mindful Chef we’re passionate about making healthy eating easier and we’ve decided to showcase some of our favourite healthy and delicious recipes each month to show the nation you can eat better without sacrificing on flavour. Read on to find out what this month’s recipe is, and what...
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What are Sweetcorn Fritters?
Sweetcorn fritters consist of sweetcorn, in a batter, lightly fried. They are a great way to add some vegetables to a meal in a delicious, healthy way. They also serve as great snacks. They are made of easy-to-find ingredients. You can use the sweetcorn that’s easiest for you. Fresh kernels are...
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Spring into flavour
Days are getting longer and lighter, and with them, our dishes are getting brighter too. An abundance of seasonal British produce will be hitting your plates in the coming weeks, from succulent asparagus to jersey royal potatoes. Spring is here! We believe in eating seasonally as much as...
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