R-H-U-B-A-R-B! It’s in Season!!!! And it doesn’t have to be put in every single pudding or cake. Yes, rhubarb can be used in main meals too. Hurray! My lovely mother-in-law ...
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Rhubarb, ApriSquash & Quinoa Stew
R-H-U-B-A-R-B! It’s in Season!!!! And it doesn’t have to be put in every single pudding or cake. Yes, rhubarb can be used in main meals too. Hurray! My lovely mother-in-law brought me a huge stash of the rhubarb from her kitchen garden in Dorset and after much contemplating of what to do with it….. this […]
Healthy Hot Chocolate
So, some of you may have seen this before but, if like me you’re enduring the miserable weather in London, you’ll be happy to see it again! A gorgeous cup of hot chocolate is an indulgence that most of us love to partake in. Whether it’s first thing in the morning, after a meal or […]
Cauliflower, Sultana & Almond Salad with Turmeric Dressing
As crazy as this dish sounds, it is frickin’ unreal – like SO good! So, I urge you to try it as soon as possible! And the great news is that this dressing can be used to top a load of steamed or roasted veg as well. I did an earlier post on turmeric […]
Courgetti Spaghetti with Sundried Tomato & Almond Sauce
My good friend Russell James, the Raw Chef, is KING in the RAW arena. I’ve pretty much tried all of his recipes, bought his amazing e-books, and think he’s one cool dude. So, this recipe is dedicated to him and his awesome RAW recipes! To find out more about Russell, head to: www.therawchef.com and find […]
Kaleberry Ice Cream
This is great way to get your kids to eat a dairy free, sugar free ice cream that even has a dark, green leafy vegetable in it – which they can’t see. Genius, right? Yes, some times parents have to think of clever ways to get these greens into our kids diets. Well, I can […]
Sweet Potato Falafel Cabbage Wrap
I can’t get enough of the sun we’ve been having in London! I’m like, ‘Vitamin D feed me now!’ And with these light days, I need some light meals. My kids adore sweet potatoes, especially sweet potato fries – so this recipe gives that yummy sweet potato taste for my kids, with a great ‘Soured’ […]
Julie’s SUPERnut Butter Cups
Okay, so when I was younger, my hands down favourite treat was Reese’s peanut butter cup! If you’re not American, you may not know about these treats! But trust me, they are SOOOOOO good! Back then we didn’t know about the ‘badness’ of high fructose corn syrup, however as an American we did know how […]
Bulgar Wheat Sushi with Wasabi Ginger
I just got back from visiting the sun in Arizona and wow did I miss it! But I was fortunate to come back to London just in time for the sun to finally visit us here too! While basking in the Arizona sunshine, I was craving light meals which go hand in hand with the […]
Green Tea
Tea is unarguably one of the most popular hot beverages enjoyed around the world. If you’re making the choice to drink green tea for the health benefits, then, with so many varieties, flavours and ways of making it, it’s often difficult to know what the best options are. All green tea is derived from a […]
Papaya and Coconut Milk Shake
Making a shake can be a great thing to do anytime of the day, whether you want one in place of breakfast or even after a workout, it’s an invigorating way to boost your body. Milk shakes aren’t famous for their nutritional content and, are more of than not, synonymous with fat and unhealthy ingredients. This Papaya […]
About Me
Julie Montagu
About Me
Yoga and a plant-based diet: they’re like Harry and Sally, or Batman and Robin, or Wallace and Gromit.
Together, they’re greater than the sum of their parts. And that’s why I go on about them both so much: it’s all about feeding your body with nutrient-dense food, and strengthening it through stretching, breathing, lifting and opening. If you come to my classes, workshops or retreats – or if you watch any of my DVDs – you’ll see just how much I push the message that you need to get BOTH right if you want to feel unbelievable.
Let’s talk plants (in a fun, delicious way – promise)
I couldn’t give a hoot that everyone thinks the Mediterranean diet of meat, fish, potatoes and cheese is so darn awesome. It isn’t – not with all that saturated fat, cholesterol and salt. My diet consists of fruit, veg, nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains. And I make some awesome (and easy) recipes out of those ingredients in my blog - The Flexi Foodie. Recipes like:
Sweet Potato Falafel and Cabbage Wrap
Pomegranate, Cucumber and Mint Salsa
Avocado, Chocolate and Lucuma Mousse
I’m not going to insist you stick purely to plants though. If you up your plant-based intake, you’ll automatically crowd out the bad stuff – and that’s good enough for me (especially when you combine it with some yoga in your life).
Please don’t think of me as some sort of commune-raised hippie
I didn’t want to spout stuff about nutrition without being thoroughly educated about it first, so I studied for a Certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. I’m also a Certified Holistic Health Counsellor through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in New York City. As for yoga, I’m a certified instructor, having completed my training under Baron Baptiste (one of America’s top yoga instructors). And that's me!
