28 meal idea’s that will make you feel great, look great and lose weight. It all comes down to proper planning, smart shopping and meal prepping. Once you get the hang of it, you soon will be on your way to healthy eating that is easy, simple, and tasty. 

Beauty boosting brunch ideas.

During the week, I suggest you start your day with the elixir of life shot, and a satisfying smoothie to give your a digestion a break for the other meals, these also fab for a brunchy style lunch or an indulgent breakfast on the weekends that will keep you energised all afternoon not to mention full of beautifying properties.

• Scrambled eggs cooked in coconut oil with chopped avocado and tomatoes.
• 2 pieces of gluten free whole grain toast with spread of coconut oil and almond butter.
• Gluten free oatmeal bowl topped with nuts, seeds, apple, cinnamon and maple syrup.
• Bowl of homemade muesli of almonds, gogi berries, brazil nuts, walnuts, mixed seeds, black berries with almond milk and raw honey
• 2 Poached eggs with a blueberry, blackberry, spinach, cucumber, celery, smoothie.
• Beauty bowl made with gluten free oats or quinoa, almond milk and coconut oil, topped with chopped avocado, blueberries, blackberries, nuts, seeds, and pure maple syrup.
• Gluten free pancakes made with g.f oats, 1 banana, and egg topped with blueberries, blackberrys, and maple syrup.

Lunch ideas: From door to desk,  meals made in minutes that will energise you all afternoon.

Store your sumptuous salads in medium mason jars for ready to go healthy meals.

Start with the dressing, layer your way up. For extra crunch add extra nuts & seeds. 
Greek Salad: Layer from bottom to top, mixed olive oil, balsamic vinegar, diced green peppers, red peppers, cucumber, lettuce, tomato.
Chopped Salad: Layer vegan creamy dressing with diced lettuce, tomatoes, grilled chicken pieces, avocado pieces, 1 boiled egg and corn.
Pomegranate Delight: Layer mixed balsamic, olive oil, raw honey, spinach, cucumber, grilled chicken, green pepper, and pomegranates, feta cheese.
Mango Tango: Mixed olive oil, lemon, black pepper, chopped mango, black beans, avocado ,sweet corn, lettuce, red onions.
Radish Fever: Layer mixed balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic and raw honey, sliced radish, chopped lettuce, clementine pieces, shaved almonds, and chopped carrots.
Spicy shrimp mix: Layer in mixed chilli sauce, tamari sauce and raw honey, cooked shrimp, chopped lettuce, diced avocado, chopped red pepper and green pepper.

Dinner ideas: Dinner should be warm, savoury, light and satisfying; a perfect way to end the day and eaten at least 3 hours before bed time.

• Grilled salmon and sautéed seasonal greens like courgette, broccoli, and asparagus.
• Seared sea-bass in chilli flakes and fresh lemon juice with sautéed seasonal greens.
• Mince turkey topped over broken corn chips, chopped tomatos, corn, avocado, and lettuce.
• Grilled chicken with cauliflower rice, and sightly cooked carrots and corn.
• Grass fed beef filet with a side of sautéed red, green and yellow peppers.
• Gluten free pasta topped with sautéed mushrooms, kale, broccoli, and grated goat cheese.
• Roasted sweet potato, butternut squash, carrots, topped with pomegranates, toasted pine nuts, and a side of grilled chicken or grilled salmon, or tofu steak.

Snack ideas:

Cold pressed green juice with one of the following

• 1 cup of popcorn
• Carrot sticks with hummus
• Apple and peanut butter
• Plant protein vegan ball
• Handful of almonds
• Handful of trail mix home made
• Boiled egg.
• Cup of mixed berries.

These are all free from refined sugar, gluten, and cows milk, high in colours and low in calories. Keeping it healthy, balanced and varied. 

Ashley xoxo