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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Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Serves 2 | Gluten-free | Dairy free | Vegan Our rich and creamy chocolate avocado mousse combines fresh ripe avocados with coconut milk, raw cacao and a drizzle of sticky maple syrup. It tastes so indulgent yet is only made with good for you ingredients and is dairy-free, gluten-free and perfect...
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Brain-boosting beetroot pancakes
Serves 4 (3 pancakes per person) | Gluten-free We've added the mighty beetroot to our pancakes giving them a pink hue and adding a host of health benefits. Beets are high in naturally occurring nitrates, which convert to nitric oxide in your body, this helps to relax and dilate blood vessels,...
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Sweet potato & ginger rostis recipe
Serves 2 | Gluten-free This is an incredibly tasty brunch but it's so satisfying it can be enjoyed at lunch or dinner too! The zingy fresh ginger and heat of the chilli works beautifully well with the creamy crushed avocado and a refreshing ripe tomato and red onion salsa. If you're looking for a...
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5 step crunchy pecan, coconut & chia granola
Serves 4 | Gluten-free Chia seeds have become one of the most popular superfoods, as they are packed with fibre, protein, vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids, and are an excellent source of energy. We prefer to make homemade granola as shop-bought is usually loaded with sugar; it also means you can...
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5 tips to beating the January blues
We've asked our friend Charlotte, founder of Sole2Soul, for her top 5 tips to beating the January blues. Since studying Mental Health Nursing at university Charlotte has gone on to work as a senior nurse and manager within NHS inpatient and community mental health settings. Take a look at...
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2018 healthy food trends set to be huge
1. Root to Leaf The New Year brings some exciting new food trends, our favourite the Root to Leaf (or root to shoot) - which minimises food waste by eating every edible part of the vegetable offering cooking techniques, as well as new textures and flavours. This is our guide to show you which...
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4 Healthy food swaps
One of the most exciting things we do at Mindful Chef is get imaginative during recipe development, by replacing traditional foods, we don't believe are very healthy for you, with their more nutritious, better halves. Whether that be pasta for courgetti or white rice for cauliflower, here's 4 of...
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How a recipe box changed my life
Charlotte’s story A friend recommended Mindful Chef to me a little over a year ago and what an amazing find it has been. My boyfriend and I both often work till late and don’t have the time or the motivation to cook every night. As a result we either grab food on the way home or rely on trusty...
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5 healthy recipes to use up your Christmas leftovers
Leftovers at Christmas are inevitable, often leading to food waste! Think beyond turkey sandwiches and get creative with our five nutritious, healthy recipes to use up your festive fare, fit for boxing day and beyond. Bubble & squeak with poached eggs Post-Christmas brunch is the perfect excuse...
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6 foolproof recipes for festive feasting
Indulging at Christmas doesn't have to be unhealthy. We've put together 6 foolproof recipes for the perfect Christmas day feast with a healthy twist. Smoked salmon, poached eggs & celeriac rostisKick off Christmas day with our smoked salmon, poached eggs and celeriac rostis fit for a king. See...
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Find out what Myles and Giles' are up to this Christmas
Here at Mindful Chef we're big advocates of maintaining a healthy balance all year round. We like to indulge mindfully at Christmas, so turkey with all the trimmings (and a mince pie or two) is definitely still on the menu but we'll also keep active and get outdoors regularly. Here's 8 quick fire...
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Get active this December with these family days out in London
Counteract all that festive overindulgence this Christmas with these family days out in London. From ice skating to winter trails, they’re guaranteed to blow away the cobwebs. Experience Kew Gardens after-dark Kew Gardens are beautiful at any time of year, but at Christmas they’re truly magical....
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