Yummy Banana and Maple Pancakes

Enjoy these delicious pancakes with a gluten free alternative! Swap out the bananas and substitute for other yummy alternatives such as nuts, strawberries or yoghurt and honey. Oats are incredibly nutritious as they contain over 10 different types of vitamins and minerals. They are also rich in antioxidants and are great at helping to control blood sugar levels. Bananas are great at topping you up on your vitamin C levels. They also contain lots of magnesium, which will do wonders for your skin! There is also a lot of potassium found in bananas which is great for your heart health and blood pressure. They also aid in digestion and leave you bursting with energy!

Baked Banana & Blueberry Oatmeal

I know some people find oatmeal a bit unusual however I cannot recommend this recipe more! I love the yummy fruit combination and hint of cinnamon. You can always swap out the toppings if you fancy mixing up the flavours. This recipe is vegetarian and vegan friendly. Oats are packed full of antioxidants and fibre, they are also incredibly filling and provide slow releasing energy.

Anti- Inflammatory Ginger, Turmeric & Carrot Soup

Anti- Inflammatory Ginger and Turmeric Soup

This recipe is a perfectly delicious anti-inflammatory ginger and turmeric soup. It’s packed full of nutrients and flavour, as well as being easy on the gut! Ginger has been used for centuries to help calm upset stomachs. Ginger helps to stimulate the creation of bile and therefore is the perfect ingredient for aiding digestion. Turmeric – if you know you know. Turmeric is a well-known anti-inflammatory ingredient. Curcumin, within turmeric and alongside black pepper, helps to reduce inflammation within the gut and throughout your entire body! Turmeric is also used as an ingredient to help sooth muscles in our digestive systems in order for food to pass through more easily.

Salmon & Zesty Asian Slaw

Fresh, bright and zingy, this salad ticks every box. This recipe works great for a dinner or a speedy lunchtime recipe. The cabbage or nut type can always be swapped out depending on your preference. Salmon is high in vitamin B and contains tonnes of omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon is also a great anti-inflammatory meat alternative. However if you are feeling a veggie meal, simple cut out the fish however if salmon isn’t to your liking then other meat alternatives work just as well.

Clean Turkey Burgers & Tzatziki Dip

The perfect burger to cure your cravings whilst still being conscious of your gut health. Turkey burgers are a great little meat swap to avoid heavy and hard to digest meat alternatives. Turkey mince is a much cleaner, healthier and easier digestible alternative to beef, lamb or chicken burgers. It is an excellent source of high protein and is also a much less fatty meat than the above alternatives.

Balsamic Chicken with Brussel Sprouts, Cranberries & Pumpkin Seeds

Brussel sprouts are such an under-rated vegetable. Brussels are high in fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, making them a very nutritious ingredient for your diet. They also help to improve your blood sugar levels and also provide anti-inflammatory qualities. Pumpkin seeds are rich in healthy fats, vitamins and minerals; including zinc and magnesium. They are a great source of protein and natural fats as they are full of omega-3.

Gooey Sweet Potato Brownie & Warm Chocolate Sauce

Try out this yummy, gooey sweet potato brownie recipe! This recipe is chocolatey and rich, the perfect sweet dessert option with all natural ingredients. Be indulgent! Sweet potatoes are great for your overall gut health and an excellent support for your immune system. They have also been proven to support healthy vision and can enhance brain function.

Rhubarb, Apple & Ginger Muffins

Enjoy this yummy gluten and dairy free baked good alternative, packed full of nutrients and is a great way to have a sweet treat without overdoing the sugar and putting pressure on you gut! Rhubarb is a great source of magnesium and dietary fibre, encouraging healthy digestion. It contains vitamin C & K, calcium and potassium. It is also extremely low in saturated fats and sodium. Apples are known to be a great facilitator for digestion, reduces risks of numerous health related illnesses and also helps to control your blood sugar levels.

Kombucha Mule (Cocktail or Mocktail)

Kombucha Mule

Enjoy a cocktail with probiotic benefits! This gingery kombucha mule is a gut-healthy version of the refreshing Moscow Mule (comes in both an alcoholic and a non-alcoholic version). Kombucha is promoted to help improve digestion and diabetes, strengthen the immune system, reduce blood pressure and being detoxifying. Kombucha is a fermented drink made from sweetened tea and a specific culture known as a scoby. Scoby stands for ‘symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts’.

Almond Butter & Pink Beet Smoothie

Almond Butter and Pink Beet Smoothie

There’s no debating that beets are good for us, but we also know that they aren’t the easiest to incorporate into our diets. Heres an easy, delicious smoothie recipe to help you do just that! Beets are great to incorporate into our diets for anti-inflammatory and detoxification benefits. They have also been shown to lower high blood pressure and improve both digestive health and athletic performance.