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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Farm to fork: being mindful of the whole process
Taking time to consider how you shop, cook and eat can lead to making more ethical choices. Discover how to reconnect with your plate's journey.
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Beautifully bold blood oranges
Boasting rich, crimson flesh and berry-like flavour, blood oranges are perfect for brightening up your winter cooking. Use them to add a citrusy kick to warm salads and dressings, to cut through rich steak dishes, or simply as is. Unlike regular oranges, blood oranges contain anthocyanin...
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10 ways to beat burnout by going more analogue in 2026
Modern life is busier than ever, so we’re always looking for ways to slow down, pause and be a little more mindful. We caught up with Unplugged, who are experts in the art of switching off, to get their top tips for beating burnout. And if you aren’t familiar with Unplugged, think beautiful...
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6 Simple, Healthy Habits to Kickstart Your 2026
New year, new me? The start of a new year is exciting – it signals fresh starts, the chance to implement healthy habits, and an anticipation for what’s to come. But with that comes unnecessary pressure, and it can feel overwhelming. This year, we’re inviting you to consider a more gentle...
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The Power of Beans: Why You Should Add More Pulses to Your Diet
Hearty, comforting and the perfect vehicle for big flavour – you can’t beat the humble bean. From creamy cannellini beans, to plump butter beans and beyond, there’s so many possibilities for deliciousness. And beans don’t just taste good, they do good, too. Beans are plant-based powerhouses,...
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How to Use Up Half a Jar of Beans & Reduce Food Waste
We’ve all been there: a recipe calls for half a jar of beans, and suddenly the other half ends up pushed to the back of the fridge. But that leftover portion is a tiny powerhouse – full of protein, fibre, and endless possibilities. With just a little creativity, half a jar of beans can become the...
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5 science-backed tips to prepare your gut for the festive season
Between the mince pies, late nights, fizz-filled celebrations and irregular eating patterns, the festive season can be joyful - but it can also challenge your gut health. Many people report feeling more bloated or sluggish, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are five simple, science-backed...
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Seasonal Persimmon & Honey Upside-Down Cake (Gluten Free)
Naturally sweet and full of fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants, persimmons are the unsung heroes of winter produce - and we're giving them their moment to shine. While our chefs have been celebrating this seasonal fruit in dishes like our Winter Halloumi & Beetroot Salad, we also love showing just...
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Make a Difference: The 2025 Reverse Advent Calendar
It’s back! Our Reverse Advent Calendar returns for the 7th year in a row, flipping tradition on its head to help give back instead of receive. Once your box is sealed and ready, you can send it directly to The Felix Project at no cost. Just use this link to set up your free return:...
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Why Greek extra virgin olive oil is perfect for autumn cooking
Add more nutrition and flavour to your autumn Mindful Chef meals, with a drizzle of Greek extra virgin olive oil from Citizens of Soil. Organic and regeneratively farmed, high in polyphenols, and sourced by an olive oil sommelier, it’s the EVOO we love and trust. Olive oil has been a superfood...
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New Lion’s Mane Smoothies: Mindful Chef x DIRTEA
We’ve been working on something special… two limited-edition smoothies created in collaboration with DIRTEA, the experts in functional teas and mushrooms. Before we introduce the smoothies, let’s talk about the hero ingredient itself. Lion’s Mane mushrooms are a distinctive mushroom variety...
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World Menopause Day with ZOE
By Professor Sarah Berry, Chief Scientist at ZOE and Dr Federica Amati, Head Nutritionist at ZOE Almost half of the humans on Earth will experience menopause, a time of life that, for many, can be incredibly challenging. Despite this, there are woefully few studies investigating ways to tackle...
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