Falling Asleep When Stressed

Being stressed can have a serious impact on you sleep. If you are having trouble falling asleep due to stress then you need a new strategy. The trick is to slow down. Identify your stress trigger and deal with it early in the day If you can figure out what you are worrying, then it is better to handle it …

Wild mushroom soup

Mixed mushrooms approx. 800g to serve a family I used: Button mushrooms Chanterelles Porcini mushrooms 3 small potatoes 750ml water 3 cloves garlic Salt and freshly ground pepper Wash and slice all mushrooms. Lightly warm mushrooms in a large pan with butter. Peel and slice the potatoes. Add the garlic, some salt and pepper and 500ml of water. Heat until …

Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe

You will need: Large Portobello mushroom one per person Feta cheese 1 clove of garlic per mushroom crushed Cashew nuts A good handful per person Wild rice Broccoli Olive oil Put the rice on to cook as instructed on the pack this usually takes 15- 20 minutes. While the rice is cooking, cover the mushrooms with olive oil and grill …

Are you paying attention to your cholesterol?

Surveys show that most women are not aware of their cholesterol level and their risk for heart disease. Here are 5 key facts you should know about cholesterol: http://www.health.com/cholesterol/facts-about-cholesterol

Are you as fit as you should be for your age?

The Telegraph has made a checklist of different exercises you should be able to do from you 20s to your 70s. Can you do it? http://www.telegraph.co.uk/…/fit-should-age-checklist-migh…/

Mushroom risotto

340 g risotto rice 40 g butter 1 finely chopped medium onion 1 glass of dry white wine (optional) 1.2 l hot vegetable bullion stock 300 g of mixed mushrooms Sauté one finely chopped medium onion and the mushrooms in 40 g of butter until softened. Add 340 g of risotto rice and coat until translucent. Add one glass of …

4 Quick Ways To Eat Healthier

It’s always better to establish healthy eating than going on a diet for a few weeks and then stop it again. Here are 4 quick ways to eat healthier: Stock up on ingredients for quick, balanced meals Make sure that you’ve always got your fridge stocked with healthy food. By doing this it will be easier for you to take …

Marvellous mushrooms

For centuries mushrooms, have been used in medicine for their healing powers. Though classified as vegetables in the food world, they are not technically plants. They are a type of fungus. Mushrooms are a superb source of antioxidants as well as copper, niacin, selenium, potassium and phosphorous. Additionally, mushrooms provide protein, vitamin C and iron. Many types of mushrooms have …

Become calm and confident with these 5 mantras

According to Sherianna Boyle one simple phrase can actually make a difference in you life. Try it yourself: To achieve inner peace repeat this phrase: “My breath is deep; my eyes are soft; I am at peace.” To beat anxiety repeat this phrase: “It’s got to be better than I think.” To attract success repeat this phrase: “I have the …

Cauliflower Curry

Cauliflower is often the overlooked member of the brassica family, however it is packed full of nutrients including health-promoting phytochemicals, a high level of anti-inflammatory compounds, as well as being an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B6. You will need: 1 large cauliflower 1 red onion 3 garlic cloves Handful of green beans …