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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How to make scrambled eggs healthy
They’re the breakfast and brunch staple that normally comes loaded with butter, milk, and maybe even a splash of cream (we’re sorry, arteries), but when it comes to how to make healthy scrambled eggs, that got our chefs thinking: how can we whip ‘em up and still get them tasting like a treat....
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Healthy fish pie recipe
Mounds of pillowy (dare we say cheesy) potato mash that’s been bubbling in the oven until it’s crispy on top. An enveloping rich cream sauce underneath. It sounds lovely, but we’re here with the alternative: a healthy fish pie recipe that tastes amazing and is a welcome low fat fish pie recipe...
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What is sustainable food?
When it comes to sustainable food, there’s a lot more bubbling up than those two little words. But, what does sustainable food actually mean? And how do you know what goes on your plate is sustainable? Sustainable food is made up of two parts: • the actual food itself • how it’s grown, harvested...
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Healthy aubergine recipes for everyone
Brinjal, eggplant or aubergine, when it comes to this purple plant you can stuff ‘em, bake ‘em, fry ‘em, blitz ‘em, roast and more and that got us thinking, is there nothing this purple plant can’t do? Aubergine’s dark side is that it can suck up a lot of oil (which is why so many...
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The Mindful Chef Reverse Advent Calendar is Back
Our Reverse Advent Calendar is back. For the sixth year in a row, we're turning the traditional advent calendar on its head and asking you to give back instead. 20 days to make a differenceEvery December we partner with The Felix Project to help some of the 4 million people in the UK facing food...
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Q&A with LEAP: The story behind your wild-caught sockeye salmon
We only put the best fish on your plate, which is why all of the fish in your Mindful Chef recipes is sustainably sourced from the best suppliers, including delicious wild-caught Alaska sockeye salmon. We get yours from the good people at LEAP who are dedicated to sustainability throughout every...
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Are nuts healthy?
Are you nuts about nuts? If so, you’re not alone. Nuts are generally considered to be a healthy food choice due to their nutrient-dense profile. They’re a good source of protein, healthy fats, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Of course your walnut is going to be different from your pecan, but the...
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How to store your food safely
If you’re here because you’ve clicked a QR code in one of our recipe books, welcome! This blog is all about food safety. And while it might not sound as glamorous as roaring the gas ring into life to sizzle up one of our delicious recipes, practising good food safety is not-so-silly sausages....
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Is quinoa healthy?
Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that is a little healthy wonder. High in protein, fibre, and various other nutrients (more to come below), we get yours from The British Quinoa Company. One of the many amazing things about quinoa is that it’s a complete protein, which means it contains all of the...
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Is olive oil healthy?
We’re all being told to follow more of a Mediterranean diet these days. So when it comes to a healthy source of fat, olive oil is generally considered to be one of the best. Let’s get to know this oil better. Why is it good for us? Olive oil is a rich source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated...
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Is Red Bull healthy?
Red Bull is the infamous energy drink made from caffeine, sugar, and various other ingredients like taurine, B vitamins, and artificial flavours. Yes, it provides a quick burst of energy, but is Red Bull healthy? No. One 8.4 fl oz can of Red Bull contains 80 mg of caffeine, which is about the...
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Are saturated fats healthy?
Welcome to our blog on saturated fats. Before we go into whether saturated fats are healthy, it’s good to start with what they actually are. Saturated fats are a type of dietary fat that are typically solid at room temperature. Eating small amounts of saturated fats is generally thought of to be...
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