Need a sophisticated but filling dish for a dinner party? Look no further. Butternut squash and sage risotto is ideal for impressing your guests whilst satisfying the hungriest of friends (or boyfriends). Creamy and rich, it won’t disappoint the most demanding meat...
If you’re going low carb whilst also avoiding cheese in the evenings, like me, it can be a challenge to fill up! This is one of the few instances in which I use meat substitutes, like Quorn. Quorn does really...
Yes, it’s January, that time of the year. Everyone’s on a diet… If you’re smart, you’ll know that going on a diet means failure. Adopting healthier habits gradually will have a real and long-term effect on your body instead. That’s...
Whilst I was back home for the Christmas holidays, in Italy, by the mountains, I was lucky enough to try snowshoeing out for a day. Well, it was amazing! If you get a chance, you should try it out. Here...
This is the last festive unhealthy high calorie dish I write about for this year, I promise. You can’t miss out on my Italian aubergine balls! They’re a Christmas classic at mine, plus aubergine is my absolute favourite veggie. This...
It’s Christmas! And I’m in Italy. Being the only vegetarian in my family, when I come home for the festivities, I need to plan my own Christmas menu, which is a lot of fun. This year I’ve gone for spinach...
Just because it’s winter, it doesn’t mean you can’t make the most out of the outdoors. When the temperatures are warm enough and the rain and wind give us a break, you can still get out and enjoy the magical...
The Healthy Veggie gets festive! It’s that time of the year after all… We’re all allowed a bit of indulgence on Christmas day. This mouthwatering Christmas nut roast will make your festive meal an unforgettable experience. It’s so lush (and delicious!)...
Simple, delicious and super healthy. Pepper pasta will change your life. Sort of. It’ll make eating pasta much more exciting for sure. It’s such an easy recipe to make, but it tastes amazing and is a great alternative to bland...
Tempted to give climbing a go? You absolutely should! I slowly fell in love with this sport this year. First, I tried indoor climbing, which is fun but not nearly as exciting as rock climbing. Once I embarked on my first...
Who doesn’t like pizza? It’s such a tasty dish! It’s unfortunate it’s very high in carbs and calories. If you’re trying to stay healthy, lose weight or avoid carbs but crave this mouth-watering Italian staple, try making some cauliflower pizza....
Since I discovered my love for trad climbing, I’ve been obsessing a little bit with gear… Here’s some of my current favourite picks. 1. La Sportiva Solution Rock Climbing Chalk Bag – I like La Spotiva’s chalk bags because of their unusual yellow...
Don’t get stuck in grey London! With this warm unexpected autumn, a hike in the countryside is just what you need at the weekend. Seven Sisters Country Park is the ideal destination for those who fancy a long but easy...
Fennel is a neglected veggie in many kitchens. Its seeds are used in a lot of recipes, including baking ones, but this healthy and great tasting vegetable doesn’t seem to be used much at all. Well, let me introduce you...
It’s rutting season! Time to do some deer watching. If you live in London, Knole Park is the best place to do it. I do love Richmond Park, don’t get me wrong, but Knole Park is definitely a place to...
Off wild camping? I’m jealous! Walking on hills, around woods and by rivers or lakes, feeling in touch with nature, setting up camp in the wild, having a cup of hot chocolate whilst peeking out of your tent door, …...
Winter is coming, sadly. I don’t know about you, but I will try not to give up my cycle commute, because it makes me start the day in a much better mood. So I’ve started getting ready for the cold...
It’s getting cold again and all you want is comfort food, a warm pjs and a TV series to get stuck into after dinner. Or is that only me? Well if you feel the same, this crunchy ratatouille recipe will...
I LOVE camping, either in the wild or at a camp site. It’s a cheap way to travel and it’s a great way to feel in touch with nature, which is what makes me happy. Here’s some bits of camping...
So I’ve been climbing indoors for a few months now, but I’m not consistent with my visits to the wall (at all!). I mean, who wants to get stuck in a gym on a warm summer evening? I like climbing, but being...
Last month I joined a group of backpackers (Ryan, Mark, Ruth and Sarah) for an awesome weekend hiking through the Carneddau, and wild camping in Snowdonia. I’ve only ever slept in huts when doing multi-day hikes, so wild camping was...
Here’s a little roundup of some bits of hiking kit I REALLY like. 1. Deuter Futura 30 SL- 30L is the perfect size for a day hike when the weather forecast is uncertain and you want to take waterproofs...
I finally took the plunge. I went camping in the (rainy) UK! I only ever camped in a camper on this wet island and the thought of setting up a tent in the rain always made me… cringe. It turns...
Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias is a sequoia grove located in Wawona, near the Southern Entrance of Yosemite National Park (my favourite American National Park so far). The best way to get a feeling of how ginormous these trees are,...
Looking for a healthy but filling dish to make when you have friends coming round? The Healthy Veggie’s pasta primavera recipe will do the trick. Yes, it features complex carbs, but the sauce is super healthy and fresh, so you...
Craving pasta while you’re trying to eat low carb? Don’t worry, you can easily trick yourself into thinking you’re having it with this pasta-free zucchini ‘pasta’ recipe. Yes, pasta free! No complex carbs required, no sir. You can cook the...
Joshua Tree National Park may not be one of the most famous National Parks of California, but it is definitely worth a visit. The deserts, mountains, vegetation and rocks create a unique, otherworldly scenery. The Park was named after Joshua...
If you’re planning a road trip in California, Piedras Blancas, in San Simeon (CA), is a spot on the coast between San Francisco and L.A. you want to include in your route. Here, you’ll find an elephant seals rookery that is...
The Grand Canyon… Seeing this massive 277-mile-long crack in the earth carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, was definitely on my bucket list (along with a thousand other things, of course). This year I finally managed to have a...
Struggling with those sweet cravings again? Don’t worry, The Healthy Veggie’s got your back. Try my dried apricots treat next time you’re about to grab a chocolate bar. It’s a fibre-packed snack ready in a second that you can enjoy...
It’s Sunday! And everyone’s having fatty (read tempting) fry-ups. Living a healthier life doesn’t mean you need to have fat free yogurt on a Sunday morning, if you don’t fancy it! Treat yourself to a healthier vegetarian British breakfast sometimes...
My favourite takeaway meal is lebanese moussaka with rice. It’s so delicious, but very unhealthy! So I’ve decided to create my own recipe. We all need some fakeaway in our lives sometimes after all. Serves 4 Prep 30 minutes Cook 1...
There is a U-shaped coral reef in the middle of the Red Sea, a couple of hours from the shores of Marsa Alam, where spinner dolphins go to sleep, rest and play every morning. They leave in the early afternoon,...
Who doesn’t like noodles? I mean, they’re SO tasty! Especially stir fried with some veggies and soy sauce. I’ve already talked profusely about my love for Japanese cuisine on The Healthy Veggie – here you can find my miso noodle...
One of the reasons why I LOVE living in the UK is the chance of creating fusion cuisine at home anytime you like. The supermarkets are full of imported products and most people are familiar with foreign cuisines. The Brits...
Who said dessert has to be unhealthy? We all know sugar, especially refined sugar, is BAD for us and that we should stay away from it; but for people with a sweet tooth like me it’s hard to say no...
Fancy something super quick to make that is also yummy, filling and healthy? This recipe is right up your street then. Try The Healthy Veggie’s spinach and goat’s cheese pittas for a tasty carbs and protein boost. Serves 2 Prep...
I’ve been thinking about getting a bike for two years (pretty much since I moved back to London), but I was too worried I wouldn’t use it much or that it would get stolen or other reasonable… EXCUSES. One day,...
Avocados were made in heaven. Seriously, I might have an addiction to them. I try to incorporate them in as many recipes as possible. They’re so delicious and delicate in flavour. Of course, I could not not experiment a recipe...
Risotto is one of my favourite Northern Italian dishes. I’m from near Milan, where risotto alla milanese is from, after all. Such a shame risotto isn’t the healthiest of all meals! BUT, The Healthy Veggie would never give up on...
Summer’s around the corner! Get out and enjoy some fresh air in the woods. Time to give MTB trail riding a go! Swinley Forest is just outside of London, between Surrey and Berkshire. It offers three MTB trails (green, blue...
Who said salads are cold and bland? You can make them tasty, filling and warm if you like. This dish will make you forget the stereotype of a non-filling, tasteless salad. Actually, you probably won’t be able to finish it...
Last week I ‘corrupted’ two friends to try something new and come with me to a MeetUp event organised by Trailblazer. We were totally scared when we found out that 60 PEOPLE signed up for the event…! However, apart from...
You may have noticed that I like Kale, a lot. So you won’t be shocked when I present you with my Goats’ Cheese and Kale Salad… Right? Goats’ cheese salads are a perfect starter for a big meal or a...
One Saturday I really fancied a day out in the wild (for a change!) and got a good friend to join me in a mini-adventure in South Downs National Park. The park is huge (over 1,600 km2!), but we chose...