In celebration of B Corp month, we sat down with our founder, Myles, to chat about what it means for Mindful Chef to be a B Corp. Tell us a little bit about when & why Mindful Chef first became a B Corp. There were 2 reasons we really wanted to become a B Corp back in 2018. The first reason was to join a global collective of businesses who wanted to use their businesses as a force for good. The second was to have an external party (B Corp) validate all of the great things that our teams do at Mindful Chef. From the L&D opportunities to our community events, there are lots of really go ..read more

What do we love when it comes to Street Food? It’s quick, easy, but most importantly delicious. That’s why we’ve brought our Street Food menu back this summer with some of your favourites plus a whole load of new recipes to get stuck into. We’ll be bringing our favourite flavours from around the world so you can enjoy a Street Food Fiesta from the comfort of your own kitchen. We’re so excited for the return of our Street Food range (it has been bubbling like a noodle soup rustled up on the bustling streets of Indonesia). But first, we’re going to dig into exactly what Street Food is all about ..read more

Red wine. So good Lady Gaga wrote about it. But we’re here to talk about health, so while some people swear by a nice glass of red wine in the evening, there’s loads of others who will tell you any alcohol consumption can be harmful so who do you believe, and is red wine healthy? Let’s take a closer look. Here’s the science bit: red wine contains a compound called resveratrol, which is found in the skin of red grapes. Resveratrol has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties – which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Some studi ..read more

Dark chocolate. What’s not to love, right? Tastes lovely. Is made of chocolate. However, is it really the healthy treat we think it is? In this post, we’ll take a closer look at whether dark chocolate is healthy or whether we should all be dipping into the Kinder Eggs, instead. So that last bit was a trick: it’s dark chocolate all the way. It’s important to note that dark chocolate is different from regular (milk) chocolate because it contains a higher percentage of cocoa solids. Cocoa is rich in flavonoids, antioxidants that have been linked to various health benefits. The flavonoids in dark ..read more

Can alcohol really be healthy? Does a red wine a day keep the doctor away? How much is too much? Can you really drink and live a healthy lifestyle? This ubiquitous beverage is drunk across the world in thousands of different forms, yet its effects on health are wide-ranging. We all know that up against other liquids like water or green tea, alcohol is not a healthy choice. But what about the odd glass of red wine?  Moderate alcohol consumption (defined as up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men) has been associated with some potential health benefits – incl ..read more

Context: Energy drinks. Good. Bad. Avoid? When energy drinks are everywhere, with their promise of a quick, no-guilt hit of energy, what do you believe? Do you sip them to power through the day, or give them a wide berth? We’re here to help.   Are energy drinks healthy?  We’re going to come right out and say it: you’re better off with a lovely big glass of water to keep you hydrated, a balanced diet full of healthy proteins, fats, carbs and veggies, and regular exercise instead of running on empty, energy drink in hand. Energy drinks might seem like the answer when you crave a burst ..read more

We’ve partnered with Flora to bring you a slice of chocolate heaven. Sink into a decadent & rich vegan chocolate cake, made with Flora’s new Salted Plant B+tter. It’s got all the creamy and buttery flavour, but with 50% less carbon emissions. It’s the plant-based alternative, perfect for cooking, baking, frying and spreading. Did we mention that it’s delicious too? You’ll need… 200g salted flora plant b+tter, diced 50g cacao powder (plus extra for dusting) 225g maple syrup 1 tsp instant coffee 50ml boiling water 2 tsp baking powder ½ tsp bicarbonate soda 250g ground almonds ..read more

Professor Tim Spector, MD King’s College London & Scientific co-founder at ZOE Tim Spector is one of the world’s top 100 most cited scientists and the author of The Sunday Times bestselling book Spoon-Fed and Food for Life. Less MORE is more Research shows that individuals who eat at least 30 different plants a week have more varied gut bacteria and better overall health. Though eating 30 different plants a week may sound like a lot, this includes whole grains, nuts, seeds, herbs and spices, as well as fruit and veggies.  At ZOE, we encourage members to eat the rainbow because colour ..read more

It’s 6pm and everyone’s hungry. But there’s piles of stuff everywhere: gym kits and homework, breakfast plates that still need to be put away. The decibels are rising. Your patience is thinning.  Sound familiar? Then you know as well as we do that the last thing any hangry home needs is more work right now. It’s time to let go of the hectic and embrace the luxury of a bung-everything-in dinner. Our one-pot meals are the healthiest, easiest, and tastiest one-pot recipes around. All you need is one pot or one pan. And get ready to soak up all the compliments. Why one-pot recipes are good fo ..read more

Whenever we ask what dinners you love the most (especially in the colder months) you say: Asian recipes. And why wouldn’t you? Those flavours! That nourishing feeling! It’s all good. Especially when you know we’ve balanced all the nutritionals for you. This year we wanted to fill your menu to the brim with our best healthy Asian recipes. When you’re looking for winter weeknight inspo, look no further than tasty broths and soups that pack a punch. Warming ramen you want to cosy up to a box set with. Sink-into-laksas, and the crunch of a veg-packed stir-fry that tastes like it’s doing you the wo ..read more