Introducing my Nigerian-inspired, protein-rich vegan egusi stew. Enjoy this with rice, yams, plantains, sweet or regular potatoes. I rarely post African dishes on my Instagram page on my blog and that is something I’m working on changing. I used to…
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Gone are the days when pasta had to be wheat-based or egg-based, nowadays, we are spoiled for choice – lentils, chickpeas, edamame, green peas and even rice! It also means that if you’re gluten intolerant, you don’t need to spend…
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A healthy French Toast recipe that will keep you energised and satisfied until lunchtime. You now wave goodbye to mid-morning slumps! One mistake a lot of people make when it comes to breakfast is loading up on sugar and leaving…
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If you’ve never tried millet, you are missing out! Millet is a highly nutritious, gluten-free grain that is extremely delicious with my warming aubergine, mushroom and broccoli curry. The season for hot recipes is officially back! Truth be told, I…
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We all need something to snuggle up to when the days get shorter and colder. My coconut chickpea curry is the perfect winter warmer! Chickpeas never get boring. I guess if you cook them the same way every time you…
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I'm Dr Somi Igbene, a biomedical scientist and registered nutritionist (ANutr). I provide simple, science-based advice about nutrition and wellbeing to help you achieve optimal health.
