1. Five ways to add flavour to your food
It is a common misconception that healthy food is tasteless and boring. Well, if you’re
living on lettuce and plain fish or grilled chicken and broccoli, that is plain dull! But
that is NOT the way it needs to be.
Eating good, healthy food should be a celebration of flavour and I can certainly share
with you that none of the food I eat is bland or tasteless and it is all extra super
healthy and good for me – helping me to be my best and feel amazing every day.
Here are five things to add ZING and
excitement to your food:
Fresh herbs
Add fresh herbs to everything possible! Try fresh parsley or chives with an omelette or
scrambled egg. Chop tomatoes, peeled cucumber and avocado, add a squeeze of
lemon juice and lots of chopped coriander or parsley – yum! Great to go with a plain
green salad and meat/fish or if you chop the veges finely, it makes a great dip with

2. some wholegrain crackers. Get into growing your own mint – it is ridiculously easy!
You can have a few sprigs in hot or cold water for added flavour or make your own
tzatziki.
Seeds
Everyone always raves about nuts, but seeds are underrated (see my previous blog on
this) as they add flavour, texture and crunch to so many dishes. Dry-toast sesame
seeds in a pan for a minute and then sprinkle on top of steamed veges. When you
have a salad, add a tablespoon of mixed seeds like sunflower, pumpkin and sesame
seeds into the mix!
Wasabi
Okay, not everyone loves the eye-watering effect, but if you do, you can enjoy wasabi
with far more than just sushi. Add a good squeeze to light sour cream or some light
mayo and serve this with fresh fish.
Homemade balsamic vinegar dressing
In a jar mix 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 large teaspoons wholegrain
mustard, 2 teaspoons runny honey, and black pepper galore. Put the lid on and shake
away. Keep this in the fridge and use on top of salads (and my salads aren’t boring, I
promise!
Chilli
You don’t just have to use chilli to add to mince! When I make coleslaw I shred
cabbage, grate carrot and then add finely sliced chilli and mint – it’s amazing. When
stir-frying veges, add garlic and chilli flakes for an extra kick.