A Bit Of What You Fancy Does You Good

I am sure that there will be 92796393075 posts after this where I use the phrase 'a bit of what you fancy does you good'. It's one of my (many) favourite sayings because it really is true. Being healthy is all well, and good and important but don't punish yourself!

Self-punishment is not something that should be associated with food, but it, sadly, often is. It would be wonderful if everyone could live healthily but also enjoy themselves. If you fancy a glass (or bottle in my case) of wine or a chocolate bar- have one. It's unhealthier, in my humble opinion, to not have that 'treat' and suffer than to just have it and be happy.

Having said all of this it is very important to have a balance and equilibrium is what I search for in everything. Having a bottle of wine, a chocolate bar and a mountain of ice cream every day is not good for you, only an idiot would say that it is...But if you fancy a treat every now and then- do it.

Another thing I am keen to show is that healthy doesn't have to mean bland, or boring. Healthy food can be and is great, you just have to know what to do with it. I am always keen to try my hand at a new recipe or idea so if you have any suggestions or recipes feel free to throw them my way and I will give them a go! I cant promise that I won't tweak them but a recipe should never really be perscriptive. Cooking is a creative outlet so be creative and play around with recipes. Yes, they may be a disaster, but they may be amazing! Be bold.

Now back to treats...I had a super healthy dinner of asparagus, rocket, jersey royals and a poached egg. So do I feel guilty for eating a Cadbury's Boost bar with a glass of wine? NO! Nobody takes my glass of vino and chocolate away........sorry!

xo