Hello Fresh review and £20 off discount

So here's a little review for you, last week I decided to try out Hello Fresh. You may have heard of them, they have a TV advert at the moment and I had also seen their advertisements popping up In my social media feeds. If you haven't heard of them then you should definitely read on...

Every week Head Chef Patrick and his team create new recipes with photos of every step for you to cook quick, delicious, nutritious meals at home. They do all the thinking and planning so you’re just left with the fun bit: cooking and eating! 

I chose the veggie box, 3 meals for 2 people and used the voucher code I had seen on Facebook which made my box £11 that's just £1.83 per meal. I must admit I had never even looked at the company website before as I assumed It would be over priced or just to expensive, you would expect to pay quite a bit for fresh ingredients for 3 meals delivered to your door, however I was pleasantly surprised at the prices even without the voucher I think it is reasonable when you take into account that the produce is all fresh and sourced from their own local suppliers then pre portioned for you with a full step by step recipe card which you can keep for future use.

I wanted a nice surprise so decided not to look at what would be in my box, when it arrived it was like christmas. A well packaged box full to the the brim of produce, organic tins, fresh herbs and vegetables. When I saw my recipes for the week I was very happy with the selection and couldn't wait to get cooking. 

   

I enjoy cooking as it is and have no problem standing in the kitchen for hours experimenting with recipes. I think this box would be great for someone who isn't as experimental with cooking and who
needs the step by step guide to prepare a good meal. 

I definitely learnt a few new healthy recipes which I will make again and again. I expected the portions to be fairly small as it all seemed to good to be true but to my surprise the meals where very generous sized portions. Each meal I prepared I absolutely loved, there was no skimping on ingredients and the recipes weren't to basic and were full of flavour. I cant chose my favourite but it would be between the smokey ratatouille and the tofu laksa...I really cant chose.

You can see all the recipes here and download the recipe cards for yourself.

Here are my creations, I am really happy with how each meal turned out, the recipes were so easy to follow and the ingredients were fab. I cant wait to order my next box and learn a bunch of new recipes. I find this a great way of meal planning ahead and saving money as you only get what you need meaning a lot less food waste!

Smokey Ratatouille with goats cheese and garlic bruschetta.

Tofu Laksa.

South American, Moroccan summer salad.

If you want to try a box for yourself heres a code you can use to receive £20 off your order, it will be cheaper than going to the shop yourself trust me! code: KFNSKK

www.hellofresh.co.uk

The Retreat

You asked for it and here it is... The Retreat September 4th-6th 2015 Brought to you by Diana Brook natural health and healing and Eve Armitage the founder of Fresh Start. This retreat is a rare opportunity for you to escape from the demands of your daily life and immerse into the stillness and balance that lies below the chaotic surface of our existence. This peaceful retreat is about slowing down and tuning into the gentleness of the present moment. The weekend promises to be an immersion of yoga, meditation, healthy living and eating practices. Throughout the weekend retreat, we will show you how to amplify your awareness, open you to your inner wisdom and recharge your life. You will leave The Retreat feeling more at ease, connected and in the flow! View the event on Facebook and let your friends know you will be joining us! Help us share this exciting weekend by inviting your friends along to our event. £199 EARLY BIRD PRICE September Friday 4th - Sunday 6th. Set in the beautiful grounds of Hebron Hall, Dinas Powys.  Early Bird price of £199, includes an exciting goody bag full of all the best products that you need to help you with your healthy lifestyle. £50 non refundable deposit required to secure booking. Remaining balance of £149 to be paid by August 10th, You may prefer to make full payment, the option is yours. When we receive your booking we will contact you with further details of the event and also will be in contact again closer to the event date. Early bird prices are available until July 6th and after this date will be full price at £249 BOOK NOW WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: Arrivals are from 4pm on Friday 4th September and departures at 3pm on Sunday 6th of September. Accommodation: Your shared accommodation is in Potter’s House with en-suite facilities.Please note bring your own towel. Food:  All meals will be provided as vegetarian with vegan options.  If you have any specific dietary requirements then do please let us know. Sessions/Workshops:  Yoga practice and workshops available for all levels exploring vinyasa flow, posture analysis, exploring the meaning of consciousness and 8 limbs of yoga.  Meditation practice to amplify your intuition.  Go Green juicing demos to include wheatgrass shots and other juicing recipes. Please note you will need to bring your own yoga mat. A sneak peak at a few of the products that you'll get in a special goody bag at The Retreat Come and enjoy a couple of days of relaxation, rejuvenation and inspiration for a healthier lifestyle. Unwind with yoga, de-stress with meditation and enjoy healthy eating with wholesome, energising food and juices. Some of the benefits you will gain from this retreat: Kick-start your new healthy lifestyle Appreciate how eating a ‘clean’ diet will make you feel Experience the energising benefits of a mindful yoga practice Discover how easy it is to meditate and regain that calm feeling Depart feeling relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated What’s Included: Accommodation & all meals Morning yoga including meditation & breathwork Yoga to de-stress and unwind Meditation to help relax and calm Goody bag full of our favourite health and beauty products Juicing demos/ workshops and holistic sessions BOOK YOUR PLACE Share the news! Share Tweet Forward to Friend Follow us for more updates

How to prepare and survive a detox

There are many health reasons to start juicing, it's a great way to stay healthy and to get all those vitamins and nutrients you need from vegetables and fruits! Raw juice has the natural flavours and all the nutrients from the vegetables and fruits and this alone should be one of your top reasons to start juicing!

THE METHOD Set aside one day on the weekend in which you intend to juice. Replace each meal, breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a raw cold pressed juice. And remember to drink lots of water or fruit teas to keep yourself hydrated in between juices. IT’S A DETOX Remember that you are supposed to be juicing to detox. To rid your body of waste and negative properties, you need to fully stick to the detox all day, so no caffeine, no dairy (milk) and no snacking in-between juices unless you snack on fruit. It’s only a few days of your life so really focus on healing your body and only putting good things into it. THE BENEFITS After a few days of detoxing You will feel AMAZING! With so much energy and giddy with happiness – hard to believe, right? But it’s true, you will feel fantastic inside and out. Your body will feel leaner, skin will feel clearer and you will have abundance of energy, all without a drop of coffee. WHY ARE WE DOING THIS? Juicing makes you reconsider your notions about health and energy. It's easy to get into the bad habits of turning to caffeine and junk food when you needed an instant pick me up. With juicing you realise that if you simply ate more fruit and vegetables every day, you would already be up – energised and ready to face the day. SO NOW WHAT? Once you discover juicing we would be surprised if you didn't stick with healthy eating. We would recommend increasing the number of fruit and vegetable portions into your daily diet and then every few months, if you feel yourself sinking into an unhealthy slump, rejuvenating yourself by having another detox day to replenish your body of missing nutrients. Try to incorporate juicing into your life and weekly routines. Juicing is simple, and once you try it you will instantly feel the benefits. Don’t get carried away and juice all day every day – it is important to eat normally the rest of the time and find a healthy balance between eating carbohydrates, proteins and yes, even fats. However, every now and then you might want to return to juicing as a way to replenish your body and soul of missing nutrients. Juicing is simply an easy to way to eat more fruits and vegetables and increase your intake of vitamins, whilst taking a break from bad habits and junk food. It just so happens to have the same effect as drinking yourself skinny. So there you have it, the 7 secrets to detox juicing. When will you give juicing a try? GET 20% OFF YOUR ORDER WITH THE CODE DETOXAPRIL VALID UNTIL APRIL 24th 11.59PM ORDER NOW

Spring detox

Have you booked your spring detox? Birds fly south, whales migrate, leaves turn red and fall off trees. Humans simply put on or take off a sweater. But our survival, just like the birds', depends on being connected to nature's cycles — and that includes detoxification cycles. In the winter as the weather gets cold and dry, nature provides a harvest of nuts, grains, and ingredients for soups and stews. This is a nature-compatible higher protein, higher fat diet. This is why squirrels eat nuts — the nuts act as warming insulators for the long cold winter. This high-protein, high-fat time of year is when we store minerals, vitamins and nutrients as preparation for nature’s new year starting in the spring. Spring's first line of duty is to detox all of the excess fats and proteins (including holiday food) we stored all winter. It is nature’s weight loss season. ORDER YOUR CLEANSE

Understanding seasonal changes can do a lot for health and well-being. Our internal clocks influence the way the body functions. Spring is a time for renewal and regen­eration, but that’s not just a metaphor. Winter weather stresses adrenal and thyroid glands, acidifies the blood, generates inflammation, and hinders circulation — add in our holiday indul­gences and inactivity during winter and you can see why spring becomes an ideal season for detoxification. With the abundance of fresh green produce this time of year, spring and summer are the best seasons to clean out stagnancy,reduce inflammation, and prepare for more activity. If we don’t take the right steps to support these transitions, chronic inflammation will increase with warm weather, stifling our vital energy, spiking allergies, and hindering long-term health. We associates summer with the heart, joy, and happiness, and we couldn’t agree more. But to take advantage of these warm months, we need to get rid of anything that’s holding us back. In other words, we need to detoxify. Book your cleanse today! www.freshstartjuice.co.uk Share Tweet Forward to Friend Copyright © 2015 Fresh start All rights reserved.

Happy Easter Spring is known all around the world as the time of year when new beginnings are abound. In many places, winter fosters a more stagnant lifestyle fueled by heavy foods, excessive intake of alcohol and a lack of fresh air. Spring is also the mark of a new growing season, which creates an abundance of local produce for most regions. It’s the best time to up your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables and there is no better way to renew your body’s internal balance than to juice. To help you get started, we are offering you 20% off any order. Offer valid until 9:00am Monday the 6th of April. ORDER YOUR CLEANSE

Understanding seasonal changes can do a lot for health and well-being. Our internal clocks influence the way the body functions. Spring is a time for renewal and regen­eration, but that’s not just a metaphor. Winter weather stresses adrenal and thyroid glands, acidifies the blood, generates inflammation, and hinders circulation — add in our holiday indul­gences and inactivity during winter and you can see why spring becomes an ideal season for detoxification. With the abundance of fresh green produce this time of year, spring and summer are the best seasons to clean out stagnancy,reduce inflammation, and prepare for more activity. If we don’t take the right steps to support these transitions, chronic inflammation will increase with warm weather, stifling our vital energy, spiking allergies, and hindering long-term health. We associates summer with the heart, joy, and happiness, and we couldn’t agree more. But to take advantage of these warm months, we need to get rid of anything that’s holding us back. In other words, we need to detoxify. Delivered to your door with no fuss! Book your cleanse today! www.freshstartjuice.co.uk