6 Healthy Meal Ideas

Here are some ideas for quick and healthy meals which are relatively low cost and great for busy lives. They're all actual meals I've had over the past few weeks since commencing my MSc so I can vouch for the fact they're tasty and energy-filled! 

1.Baked Chicken breast with sweet potato mash and steamed vegetables 

2.  Tuna, mozzarella and sautéed veg

3. Tinned mackerel in sunflower oil with basmati rice and plenty of steamed vegetables. Protein and omega 3 rich. 

4. Vegetable rich pasta in a homemade tomato an mozzarella sauce (recipe coming soon - watch this space!) 

5. White fish of your choice (I used haddock), baked sweet potato fries, steamed great beans and peas  

6. Scrambled eggs mixed with herbs, mozzarella and tomatoes, pasta and spinach

Top tip: Serve spinach hot by boiling up some water and pouring it over a bowl of spinach. Leave for a few minutes. It will wilt the spinach perfectly, making it tender without losing any nutrients. It also makes it easier to digest. 

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Have a great day, 

I have studying to do! 

Helen xx

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Good morning!

It's Monday today. For some people it's the day that there is an extra struggle to get out of bed in the morning as there's the knowledge that you've got a whole working week ahead of you. 

There's a hashtag on social media that often emerges as soon as Monday begins. What is it? "#MondayMotivation". Appropropriate? I think so! 

This morning when I woke up, naturally, and before my alarm clock at 6.58am, which always makes me happy, I was greeted with this view. 

What a stunning view. I love sunrises and skylines; it's even better when they're combined. It made all my thoughts about the many, many tasks I have to get done this week disperse and I was just absorbed in viewing the beauty. Sometimes that what you need, to pause, look at what's in front of you, and appreciate the many small delights that spontaneously appear before your eyes each day. 

I feel this image is definitely appropriate as a '#MondayMotivation' post or even a general morning motivation post. Although this blog is predominantly about healthy living through eating a good diet, I would also like to inspire healthy living in general - both physically and mentally. Images like the above are soothing and relaxing in times of business and stress so I will be posting some more in the future. I have recently started an MSc Psychology of Mental Healthy so you can tell it's influencing me already! 

The library calls, so I better leave here and get studying, but I'll end with these pictures of the changing sky from before sunrise to after sunrise this morning. 

Follow me on Twitter: @hldcblog and Instagram: @HCRinstacam for more photos of food and scenes. 

I also have an Instagram project called 'Scottish Scenes' (Just search for @ScottishScenes to find it) where I post pictures of the beautiful natural beauty of Scotland. 

Have a great day! 

HCR xx 

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7 Days of Breakfast Ideas No. 1

Morning person? No? Sometimes it is difficult just to get out of bed in the morning without having to think of what to have to have for breakfast too. It's easy to get stuck in a boring loop of having the same thing every day for breakfast. There are however plenty of different options you can have for breakfast and if you have the thought of something exciting for breakfast awaiting you when you get out of bed, you're more likely to get up quicker! So it's a win, win really. More variety, tastier food, and an added incentive to get up. I created this post for today as it is, firstly, a Monday and let's face it, who doesn't like some #MondayMotivation? And secondly, it is a time of year when many of us are going back to work, school, university or starting a new job. Plus, I am procrastinating getting ready to leave for university myself... Sharing healthy breakfast ideas is for the greater good though, isn't it?! Anyway, here are my suggestions. I shall post some more sets of 7 over the coming weeks as well as some lunch and dinner ideas.

1. Fruit salad with yoghurt and nuts

2. 2 slices of sourdough toast with avocado

3. Porridge with your favourite topping

4. Poached eggs on toast

5. Banana and strawberry smoothie with chia seeds and flaxseed

6. Overnight oats with blueberries and flaked almonds

7. Banana and coconut pancakes

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Enjoy!
Helen x 

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