by Rosie Letts | May 23, 2017 | Quick Meals / Snacks
Sweet potatoes are a complex carbohydrate made up of different sugar molecules which makes it longer to break down than simple carbs. It contains tryptophan which is used by the body to make the brain chemical serotonin, which is known to induce sleep. It also...
by Rosie Letts | May 23, 2017 | Quick Meals / Snacks
These granola bars are great as the oats, nuts and seeds are full of minerals, fibre and protein. The natural sugars used only raise your blood sugar levels slightly compared to most shop bought varieties. If cherries aren’t your thing then swap them for dried...
by Rosie Letts | May 23, 2017 | Quick Meals / Snacks
Quinoa is a complex carbohydrate, high in magnesium which will help relax your body and high in protein. Quinoa contains tryptophan to make serotonin to help you sleep. Eaten with humus, these crackers will increase your tryptophan levels and help you to sleep better....
by Rosie Letts | May 23, 2017 | Quick Meals / Snacks
Ingredients: Makes 6 3 eggs, hard boiled and peeled ½ cup Greek yoghurt ¼ – ½ tsp smoked paprika Small pinch sea salt 4 fresh chives, chopped. Nutritional note: Eggs contain tryptophan and also vitamin B6, which helps the body produce serotonin & calcium...
by Rosie Letts | May 23, 2017 | Quick Meals / Snacks
Steamed edamame beans are a small obsession of mine. Edamame, have been popular in China and Japan for thousands of years and are now available in most supermarkets. They’re low in fat and calories and high in protein, fibre and almost every other essential vitamin...
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