January is the time for healthy change, and since Christmas is finally over it is a good idea for you to take the chance for a fresh start in your stomach. 

We are healing our guts in 2021 and that has to start with what we are putting into our bodies. Don’t do anything too extreme and put your body in shock though. Trying to be more conscious about the foods you are eating is a great place to start.

Eating healthy during January and beyond is daunting for many of us and it can be difficult to get the hang of changes in our diet – but I am here to show you some great recipes to try that will feel like cheats even though they are healthy. 

Enjoy these recipes and have fun getting healthy in 2021. 

Cauliflower Pizza

What could be better than a pizza when trying to be healthy? There are many ways to enjoy pizza on a diet such as vegan pizza or a tortilla pizza but today we are looking at a low carb version. 

Ingredients: 

• 1 head cauliflower 
• 2 cups mozzarella
• ½ cup Parmesan 
• ⅓ cup cooked quinoa
• Tomato sauce 
• Toppings such as peppers, basil, onion

1. Dice up your head of cauliflower to release the florets and then blitz in a food processor or grate with a box grater until fine. 
2. Microwave this for 6 minutes on high. 
3. Cool and place the cauliflower in a tea towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much water as possible. Add to a bowl. 
4. Add in quinoa, 1 cup mozzarella, and Parmesan. Mix until combined and press into a dough-like mixture. You can add a tiny bit of flour here if it needs help binding. 
5. On a greased baking sheet, shape into a pizza shape and bake at 180C for 15 minutes. 
6. Top with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings, and then bake at 220C for 5-6 minutes. 

Slow Cooker Veggie Curry 

This slow cooker curry is so low effort that you’ll wonder why you ever bothered ordering from your local Indian! Low in carbs and high in protein, this is the perfect meal for a cold winter night served with your own homemade naan breads. 

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts 
• 1 tbsp paprika 
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ginger 
• 1 tsp garlic paste 
• 1 tsp cumin 
• 1 can chickpeas
• 1 sweet potato – diced finely 
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes 
• 300ml water 
• 150 ml coconut milk 

1. In a slow cooker, add all of your ingredients and stir. 
2. Place on high for 6-8 hours. 
3. Once chicken is cooked, pull it apart and place it back in the slow cooker for 15 minutes before serving. 

Tandoori Chicken Salad 

Can salad be boring? Yes. Is this salad boring? Hell no! Treat yourself to a beautiful salad this week with spice and fresh mint. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 chicken breasts 
• 2 cups yogurt 
• ⅓ cup mint 
• 3 tbsp tandoori spice mix 
• 1 head romaine lettuce 
• 1 sweet potato 
• 1 red pepper 
• 1 can chickpeas 
• Handful cherry tomatoes 
• Half cucumber 
• ⅓ cup grated carrot 

1. Dice your chicken breasts the night before and add 1 ½ cups yogurt and tandoori seasoning. Mix well and leave overnight. 
2. Dice your sweet potato into small pieces and slice peppers into slithers. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with oil and bake for 30 minutes at 220C. 
3. Place chicken pieces on a tray and then under the grill for 5-6 minutes on each side. The chicken should become dark and caramelised on the outside. 
4. Add drained chickpeas to a dry frying pan and sprinkle with cumin. Fry for 2-3 minutes until crispy. 
5. In a bowl, add your chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, carrot and cucumber and mix. 
6. Assemble your salad and finish by making a fresh yogurt dip with ½ cup of yogurt and your mint.