Jo CharlestonJan 16, 20192 minVeganuary - 2 weeks in...I'm happy to say it's going pretty great. I don't think I've ever eaten as many vegetables or pulses in a concentrated period of time in...
Jo CharlestonJan 9, 20193 minVeganuary It's January and I'm always keen for a new food challenge, so it just seemed the obvious decision to try out Veganuary. If you follow my ...
Jo CharlestonSep 25, 20182 minCommon nutritional deficiencies: Vitamin B9 or Folate. Also known as Folic acid, folate is the name given to it, in it’s natural form. It’s probably best known for it’s importance in the deve...
Jo CharlestonJun 29, 20182 minBarbecues for vegans and meat eaters.Hurrah, the sun is shining and the barbecues are out, but what do you do cook if you have to cater for meat eaters and vegans? Everyone l...
Jo CharlestonMar 18, 20185 minWhat's for supper tonight?And the next night, and the following night.....Don't you just sometimes wish someone else would decide for you, pop to the shops to buy ...
Jo CharlestonMar 8, 20185 min"Mum, I'm going to become vegan"."Oh - really?" I've never been against veganism and I'm all for eating a mostly plant based diet, but did I want my eleven year old to be...
Jo CharlestonFeb 28, 20184 minBread glorious breadThis week marks the end of my three month abstinence of all things dairy and wheat not to mention peas, cannellini beans, kidney beans, y...
Jo CharlestonFeb 24, 20183 minKids, do you fancy some avocado on sourdough - no? Chocolate - yes?If you are lucky enough to have kids that will happily devour avocado, nuts, seeds, homemade energy balls and only drink water, then I ta...
Jo CharlestonFeb 12, 20183 minThe French connectionMy passion for healthy food hasn't been a life long one. I've never been a massive junk food eater, or had a particularly sweet tooth. B...
Jo CharlestonFeb 7, 20183 minOne vegan, one gluten & dairy intolerant, one picky voracious meat eater & one wannabe gastronome...Welcome to my family and the trials and tribulations of what, why, can, I possibly feed them, keeping them nourished and contented and m...
Jo CharlestonJan 19, 20184 minInflammation (part 2) - how can we reduce inflammation through diet?Diet plays a major role in affecting inflammation, both positively and negatively. Inflammation is linked to consuming various different ...
Jo CharlestonJan 19, 20183 minInflammation (part 1): How it affects the body.Do you or someone you know suffer from arthritis, asthma, eczema, acne, heart disease, bowel disease or cancer? These are just some of th...