As someone who has always been an early riser, and by that anytime between 3am and 5am, I find the conceptualisation of a 5am club interesting. When I was growing up, I recall phrases such as ‘the early bird catches the worm’ and ‘early to bed, early to rise’, so I can only assume that […]
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I don’t like the taste of the herb teas on the market, even the ones claiming to be made with organic produce. I have always struggled to find flavours which work well together and actually most teas end up tasting the same or are too sharp or sweet or do not taste of anything at […]
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I have suffered with an intolerance to dairy and wheat gluten for about 17 years and have had IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) since my late teens. If you know my story, you will know that I began to explore how I could manage and treat myself using alternative remedies and also food. IBS can be […]
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The Government’s new initiative, which was announced on the news yesterday, was advising us to have breakfast which consists of 600 calories. This infuriated me, I mean really infuriated me! In my opinion this is misleading and actually quite damaging advice. Why? I explained this in during my live cooking session of Facebook yesterday but […]
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My visit to Goa to see my brother has been a perfect time for me to explore and try to cook using different ingredients, especially as my Mum is here with me. I have been quizzing her about all the herbs, spices and ingredients she used to use to make scrumptious meals when we were […]
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You will see many examples of oats being used in recipes on Instagram for things such as energy balls, groats, zoats, smoothies and porridge, savoury or sweet. I decided to do a little research because my stomach became quite unhappy; distended, bloated and went into spasm, after eating gluten free oats which I used in […]
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So many of us struggle with sleep. Some of us drop off the instant our head hits the pillow but then we find ourselves awake and unable to fall back to sleep. Whilst for some getting to sleep is difficult. A lack of sleep or disrupted sleep can leave us feeling tired and frustrated. Tiredness […]
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I’m Meera. About 20 years ago I realised I was gluten and dairy intolerant, so something had to change. And so began my journey of discovery into food, health and wellbeing - a journey I urge you to take with me.
"Sometimes we keep searching for the answer we want to hear, and mostly this is not the answer we need to hear."
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Proven tips on how to improve your sleep!
Without sleep 💤 our brain and body will not function efficiently. Sleep is absolutely essential, it allows our mind to recharge, our body to relax and recover, and will keep our systems strong and healthy.
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We’ve won an award! 🏆
Our Chicken Bone Broth is simply delicious! It's been awarded a star ⭐️ by the Gilford Of Fine Foods Great Taste Award!
The Great Taste is the largest, and most trusted accreditation scheme for find food and drink, and take into consideration the texture, appearance, aroma, and everything that comes back to the taste.
We are so honoured 🙏
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A delicious sesame, poppy and fennel seed dip added to @meerabhogal breakfast!
This dip was made from scratch during a live episode of 'Cooking with Harry & Meera' over on our Facebook group! It's packed with fibre, vitamins, and antioxidant properties 🥑🍎
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Our Keto Granola is full of good fats and contains only natural sweetness from the cinnamon and coconut 🥥
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THE WHEEL OF ILL HEALTH & MISERY
We often don't realise that we're stuck in a never ending cycle of misery! If you can relate to the wheel in the image above, here's how you can stop the cycle and get back on the right path to a healthier, happier lifestyle.
BALANCE 🧘♀️
Work, social, self-care, nutrition. Too much of anything can be detrimental, find the balance between things that make you feel good in the moment, and things that will benefit you in the long term.
HEALTH 🥑
Focus on your health in all aspects: mental and physical. Whether that be taking time to be mindful and reflect, or working out and staying active.
MONEY 🤑
Investing in yourself to create a more balanced life. Money isn’t everything, allow yourself freedom to enjoy the pros of money whilst being mindful it doesn’t hinder your ability to appreciate the smaller things in life, such as friends, family, health.
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Perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause are stages in life where your mestrual cycle stops, and your egg reproduction slows, and eventually stops producing eggs.
Perimenopause is the start of your body transitioning to a non-fertile state. It can sometimes last up to 10 years, and generally begins from around 35 years.
Menopause commonly occurs between 45 - 55 years of age, and is defined as "occuring at least 12 months after the last menstrual period" (BDA).
Postmenopause signifies the end of menopause, where you are no longer fertile, and occurs after a period of 12 months without a menstrual period.
Learn more about our Don't Pause For Menopause Programme on our website
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Turmeric Spiced Cauliflower 🥘
Using the @meerasmadefromscratch Turmeric Mixture 🤩
Meera formulated this mixture primarily because she was fed up of taking turmeric capsules daily to combat inflammation and resulting pains. It also helps to reduce the symptoms of coughs and colds, and s a remedy you can give to the whole family!
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@meerabhogal has discovered the perfect combinations for each delicious spread 🍯 made with activated nuts, and full of antioxidants!
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❗️DON’T MISS OUT ON OUR SEPTEMBER OFFER
We’re excited to celebrate everything organic with you, so we’re giving you 10% off all items with the code ORGANIC.
This offer is valid throughout the entire month of September and can be used as many times as you like too! 🤩
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Our nutritious Almond Milk 🥛
This milk is so much more nutritious than commercial almond milks, not only because of the higher percentage of almonds, but also the exclusion of preservatives too!
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Finding happiness, remaining positive and managing stress is something we all strive for. If you’re looking for a mood booster, try out these herbs to help you find that sense of calmness day to day.
🌿TULSI
Tulsi, commonly known as Holy Basil, is considered a ‘tonic for the body, mind, and spirit’. The Tulsi plant acts as an adaptogen, which is a natural substance that helps your body adapt to stress, and also promotes mental balance.
🌶TURMERIC
If you suffer with low mood and anxiety (due to decreased levels of serotonin and dopamine), turmeric has been linked to help. Curcumin can increase serotonin and dopamine levels, as depression is said to cause inflammation, so the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric can help.
🌹ROSE
Roses are said to boost your mood and increase concentration, as they have been proven to calm nerves. Flower psychology also plays a part in mood boosting, as they bring a sense of enjoyment, appreciation, and happiness.
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Our Asparagus Pate adds extra prebiotics to any meal!
It has been combined with brazil nuts, to give it a smooth and silky texture, whilst adding Selium.
Probiotics are made up of good bacteria to keep your body healthy
Selenium is a nutrient that can help improve cognition, immune system function, and fertility
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Feeling stressed? Need to sit back and relax? We have a blend for just that! 💤
Our herbal blends have been specially created by @meerabhogal to promote a sense of calm and relaxation.
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It’s Organic September!
What is this?
A campaign to increase awareness of the value of organic foods and farming.
What are the benefits?
🌽 Supporting biodiversity and wildlife
🌽 Combatting climate change
🌽 High animal welfare standards
🌽 Reduced exposure to pesticides
🌽 Wholesome foods that you can trust
What do we stand for?
🌾 Dairy and gluten free ingredients and recipes are our version of ‘bread and butter’! Our founder, @Meerabhogal, started Meera’s Made from Scratch with the vision to nurture a community of people who have dairy and gluten allergies and intolerances. Our aim is to provide nutritious and wholesome food that is full of flavour and perfect for you, your family and friends.
🌿 Wholesome, good quality food is our ethos. We truly believe in the mantra, ‘your body is a temple’ and we aim to nurture your bodies with the best organically sourced ingredients. We use organic meat from organic farms and we are transparent about where your food comes from. Where we can, we always aim to shop local too and use fresh organic produce from local suppliers and farms.
🌍 We love our planet and our aim is for all of our work to nurture our planet too – after all, we have a duty to care for the home we all inhabit. All of our packaging is either compostable, recyclable or reusable and the majority of it is made from plant-based materials too. We do not use any plastic in our products or packaging.
We’re excited to celebrate everything organic with you, so we’re giving you 10% off all items with the code ORGANIC.
This offer is valid throughout the entire month of September and can be used as many times as you like too!
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Fat loss during menopause
Hormone levels change during menopause, your metabolism slows down, which can often lead to weight gain in your mid-section. Here are some lifestyle changes you can implement to help keep your physique tighter.
🏋️♀️FITNESS
This includes resistance training and HIIT training.
🥑NUTRITION
Prioritise balanced meals, whole ingredients, and avoid too much processed foods and alcohol
🧘♀️MINDFULNESS
Meditation and yoga has been proven to minimise stress
If you are suffering with severe symptoms of menopause, it's recommended to consider HRT, as some research suggests that it may prevent weight gain caused by menopause.
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We bet you can't name a better combination than cheesecake and peanut butter... 😍
We suggest you practice your portion control with this recipe!
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Our Chinese 5 Spice Mixture has an earthy, aromatic taste 🤩
Our spices have no added fillers or preservatives so the flavours are not dampened down in any way. This is best used on chicken thighs and simply roasted in the oven 🍗
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EATING THE RAINBOW… IS THIS OPTIMAL FOR HEALTH? 🍐🍉🍆🌽🥕
As we all know, incorporating a vast range of fruits and vegetables into our diet, provides us with all the important vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals, which are all essential in helping our body to function healthily.
Read our latest blog post to discover the different properties each coloured fruit & vegetable can provide.
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There's nothing more tempting than a fresh loaf of bread 🍞🥖🥯
Our Mini Artisan Seeded Loaf does not contain any highly processed substitute ingredients, but instead is created using only nuts and seeds. Each slice is filled with vitamins, minerals, protein, fibre and good fats!
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Looking to impress your guests with some easy, homemade, and fresh BBQ dips? The typical shop-bought dips aren’t exciting, and can often be a little bland and tasteless. So here are some of our favourite homemade dips, that require minimal effort, but will be the perfect accompaniment to any BBQ.
Browse through our small but perfectly formed recipes, that are quick and easy to make, and also free from many allergens!
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