Pumpkin & red lentil soup

In the mountains this weekend the air was pristine and crisp, the temperature mild, even in the sun, and the leaves have begun change; autumn is on it’s way and thoughts go to warming, earthy foods, and pumpkin soup is at the top of the list! This is a classic stand-by soup.  The fresh vegetables…

Wake up your metabolism

Your metabolism is the rate at which you body works, performing its usual functions of digestion, repairing, making hormones and chemicals etc.  A fast metabolism means you burn energy (calories) more rapidly.  A slow metabolism means you burn calories much more slowly, so might find it hard to lose weight even when you are eating…