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Emma Petersen’s Journey to Healthy Cooking
When life gets busy, cookbook author Emma Petersen understands how hard it can be to maintain a healthy lifestyle. After studying history at Leeds, where she started a food blog, she pursued a law career but eventually found herself overwhelmed and burnt out. Now, with 813,000 followers on Instagram, she’s releasing her second cookbook, Healthyish High Protein, focusing on easy meal preparations using everyday ingredients.
Emma’s Top Tips for Healthy Eating
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Max Out on More: Instead of cutting back, consider adding nutritious foods to make meals more balanced.
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Build Your Breakfast: Make granola with whatever ingredients you have; it’s easy to achieve your daily protein goals.
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Get Stuffed at Lunch: Easy sandwiches and stuffed pitas make for satisfying lunches.
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Make Healthy Food Tasty: Season and roast vegetables to enhance their appeal.
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Leave Room for the ‘ish’: Enjoy what you love without guilt; balance is key.
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Guilt’s Out, Happy’s In: Don’t berate yourself for indulging; find joy in food.
Featured Recipes
Brothy Thai Chicken and Rice
A fragrant, high-protein meal ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 300ml chicken stock
- Prepare rice according to packet instructions.
Cooking Instructions:
- Season and cook the chicken until golden.
- Add curry paste, garlic, and ginger to the pan, and simmer with stock.
- Serve over rice and enjoy!
Tofu Doner
A plant-powered twist on the classic doner kebab.
Ingredients:
- 225g extra-firm smoked tofu
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 flatbreads
Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat oven and prepare the tofu with seasonings.
- Bake until crispy, then assemble with fresh veggies and a yogurt sauce.
Matcha and Strawberry Chia Pudding
A make-ahead breakfast that combines taste and nutrition.
Ingredients:
- 80ml milk of choice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 20g chia seeds
Preparation:
- Mix all ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with strawberries before serving.
‘Healthyish High Protein’ by Emma Petersen (Pavilion, £22) – a delightful approach to nutritious meals that you’ll love!
