A pet hate of mine is savoury foods containing unnecessary sugar. Kiev’s are no exception. Most shop-bough Kiev’s contain added sugar. I like to use my own frozen garlic butter, which I store in the fridge in thick slices. Don’t worry if you don’t have any frozen garlic butter, you can make it with chilled butter. Serves 4 Nutritional information Per Serving 620 Kcals 49g fat 1.3g net carbohydrates (of which sugars 0.61g and fibre 1.1g) 43g Protein Garlic butter 3-4 clove

Taken from The Sugar Free Family Cookbook by Sarah Flower These are really easy to make and kids love them. They may seem a bit of a hassle to make but they store well in the freezer so you can batch cook. Makes 8 Nutritional information Per Serving 372 Kcals 35g fat 6.5g net carbohydrates 7.6g fibre 3.4g Protein 200g desiccated coconut 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted 1-2 tbsp clear fibre syrup 4 tbsp coconut cream 150g dark chocolate (or melted raw Cacao) Combine all the ingredi

Really excited to be launching some fabulous low carb, healthy retreats and cookery school with Lord Mountbatten. LiveWell@Bridwell offers cookery and wellness day courses, corporate days, weekend and 5 day retreats, all focusing on health and wellbeing, at Bridwell Park, in Devon. 'I am excited to be holding the first of what I hope will be many wellness days, weekends and 5 day retreats, here at my home Bridwell Park. I truly took notice in healthy eating back in 2010 when

My son said these are very similar to the almond magnums. They are very easy to make, but you have to do these in 2 stages so plan in advance. You also need lolly moulds. Makes 6-8 Nutritional information Per Serving 415 Kcals 34.6g fat 9.8g net carbohydrates (of which 6.5g sugar, 6.4g fibre) 12.7g Protein 400g full fat yoghurt (I use Total Full Fat) 100g full fat cream cheese 150g almond butter (can use any nut butter to suit – recipe in Pantry Chapter) 20g almond flakes,

Wow! I love this and it really is so simple to make. You can claim it is a healthy dessert as it is packed with antioxidants from the rich dark chocolate as well as gelatine powder to help with your joints, hair and nails. Really what could be better? Serves 6 Nutritional information Per Serving 398 Kcals 36.7g fat 9.1g net carbohydrates (of which sugars 6.6g and fibre 2.9g) 6.3g Protein 2 tsp gelatine powder 600ml thick double cream 150g dark chocolate (at least 85%) 2 tb

I love this dessert. I do add a lot of lemons in this as I love the intense citrus flavour as it contrasts so well with the creamy meringue and the crumbly nutty pastry base. Serves 8 Nutritional information Per Serving 523 Kcals 49g fat 2.8g net carbohydrates (of which sugars 1.9g and fibre 4.7g) 15.8g Protein Pastry Base 150g Ground Hazelnuts 150g Ground Almonds 100g Butter 1 egg, beaten Lemon Filling 100g butter 100g erythritol or xylitol (or Stevia to taste) 4 eggs 3 egg

There is a lot of misinformation regarding sugar free. Some people opt to be free of refined sugar, instead opting for maple syrup, agave or honey. However, a word of warning. You are still taking in sugars in the form of glucose and, most worryingly, fructose. Your body metabolises them in the same way whether they are from refined or natural sources so really, you are just taking a sideways step. You will also continue to crave sweet foods so it will make your sugar-free j

This is a rough guide to what you need when you embark on a sugar free, low carb lifestyle based really on what I use in my home. I try to use everyday foods available from supermarkets where I can, so this list is quite basic. When you first look at this list, you may worry about overall costs of following this way of eating. We are only consuming real food. You may spend more on vegetables, meat, dairy than your current diet, but you won’t be spending on processed foods

Who said we have to go without when sugar free and low carb? These little beauties are as sweet and yummy as the carb-loaded original, yet a fraction of the carbs and obviously zero sugar. My mum used to make this for us when we were children. A shortbread base with a thick layer of caramel, topped with chocolate. I wasn’t sure how this would turn out, but it is surprisingly good and avoids the cloying sickliness of the original version. These do take a while to prepare bu

The secret to these it to make them quite thin and get them as crispy as possible without burning them! Times are approximate as much depends on the efficiency of your oven and the thickness of your dough! Makes 12 crackers Nutritional information Per Cracker 119 Kcals 10.2g fat 0.8g net carbohydrates 1.1g fibre 5.4g Protein 125g of cheese, grated (can be mature cheddar or mozzarella) 75g cream cheese 1 eggs 100g ground almonds ½ tsp chilli powder 1 tsp oregano or Thyme Sea

This is a really healthy broth, much better for you than processed stock cubes. It is packed with minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. It helps support the digestive tract, boosts the immune system, reduces inflammation, as well as strengthen joints, hair, nails and promote healthy skin. Speak to your butcher as they are often happy to give away bones for you to use. Invest in a large stock pot you can make up several litres at a time and store in the fridge

It is really nice to have a sweet, especially when you are starting out on sugar free. I would always opt for xylitol – stevia is good but it can be a bit hit and miss to get the right sweetness for your palate – too much and it can leave a chemical aftertaste. Always use Greek yoghurt as it keeps its shape during cooking. NB: For a nice variation, add a few drops of mint or orange essence to the mixture to create a whole new flavour. Serves 8-10 Nutritional information Per

Recipe taken from The Sugar Free Family Cookbook by Sarah Flower These are really tasty so do try them. You can coat them with whatever spicy you like ranging from chilli, garlic, or even nutritional yeast flakes which gives a cheesy flavour. You can keep things quite simple and opt for sea salt, black pepper & paprika as it gives a nice simple flavour that is also suitable for children, but the combination below is my personal favourite. NB: I was sent a dehydrator from La

Taken from The Sugar Free Family Cookbook by Sarah Flower I was determined to try to get the perfect blueberry muffin with a light, fluffy sponge - not so easy when working with coconut flour or ground almonds. My aim is to make this way of eating as easy and as satisfying as possible. They turned out great, light and fluffy and only 2g of carbs per cake. Makes 12 muffins. Nutritional values per muffin 235 Kcals 21.1g fat 2.4g carbs (of which 1.8g is sugar & 2.8g fibre)