About - Cinnamon and Kale

About Wendy

Hi, I'm Wendy, the creator, photographer and writer behind Cinnamon and Kale.

I live in a village in the south of England and have been developing and enjoying healthy, home-cooked meals and recipes for over 30 years. I've also worked in the UK food industry for over 20 years, talking to people about their opinions and attitudes to various foods and brands.

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I'm passionate about healthy food and nutrition, and I've recently completed the Open University Science of Nutrition and Healthy Eating Course.

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I'm a self-taught cook focused on whole foods, and this blog lets me share simple, affordable, and delicious recipes that help make healthy eating part of everyday life.

It includes healthy meals, sides and sauces, and healthy baking and snacking recipes.

Everything you see on Cinnamon and Kale is created by me, from the recipe development and photos to the writing and testing.

Cinnamon and Kale food blogger Wendy in apron in kitchen.

Low fat lemon cheesecake with slice take out.

Why Cinnamon and Kale?

Cinnamon and Kale has been running since 2019 and continues to grow as a trusted resource for home cooks looking to eat more healthily. My goal is to make it easier for you to enjoy a healthier and more nutritious diet.

Every healthy recipe is carefully developed to be:

Made with real, unprocessed, healthy ingredients
Packed with extra fruit, veggies and fibre
Low in added sugar, refined flours, and less healthy fats
Simple to prepare with everyday ingredients that are widely available

I believe healthy food should be delicious, accessible and easy to make and I've been cooking these healthy recipes for my own family for decades.

Cinnamon and Kale Healthy Recipes

All of my recipes focus on a few simple principles

More vegetables

Adding extra veggies to your meals is one of the easiest ways to boost nutrition. As well as vegetable side dishes, salads and healthy soups, there are delicious family meals with extra vegetables such as healthy cottage pie with 3 portions of veg, and this easy fish pie with leeks.

More fibre

Healthy wholegrains are naturally higher in fibre. Try this easy overnight oat bran for breakfast, or browse the healthy flapjack recipes.

I use very little refined flour in my recipes, replacing it with oat flour, ground nuts and coconut flour. These are high in fibre and naturally gluten free.

You'll even find brownies made with beans and a delicious chocolate dip with chickpeas!

Less sugar and sweeteners

Cinnamon and Kale recipes are much lower in sugar than conventional recipes. Sometimes I use a little honey or maple syrup to add sweetness, and I often include fresh or dried fruit to sweeten a recipe. I avoid using artificial sweeteners.

There's no need to miss out on cakes, cookies, muffins or desserts with these delicious healthy recipes!

Healthier fats

Cinnamon and Kale recipes substitute healthy fats such as olive oil and nut butters in place of less healthy ones. Try making scones with olive oil, healthy pastry or a fat free fruit cake.

Replacing less healthy fats means that many of the recipes are naturally dairy-free.

Tried and Trusted Expertise

My recipes are based on over 35 years of hands-on cooking experience, and I've tested them repeatedly in my own kitchen many times. In the last year, there have been over a million visits to Cinnamon and Kale healthy recipes.

Here's what one reader said:

"Finding Cinnamon & Kale has transformed my eating habits and changed my life. Really thoughtful, healthy recipes that are enjoyable to eat and save money too! There is just no down side! Everything is well communicated and easy to follow. I enjoy cooking batches of food using Wendy's recipes and I genuinely feel better both in body and soul!"

My work has been shared across recipe sharing websites, MSN, gluten-free communities, and social media channels like Pinterest and Facebook.

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Get in Touch

Have you got a question about a recipe? Or looking for a healthy version of a favourite dish or just want to say hello?

I'd love to hear from you. You can get in touch here, leave a comment on any recipe, or find me on Facebook and Pinterest.

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Roast vegetables in red dish with parsley.

Stewed plums with cinnamon and honey in white bowl.

FAQs

Are all the recipes on the blog healthy?

Yes, that's my speciality! Every recipe on Cinnamon and Kale has a healthy twist, whether that's more veggies, more healthy fats, more fibre or less added sugar. The recipes reflect the food I eat myself. Coeliac disease and Crohn's disease run in my family and I have to be careful what I eat.

How do you work out nutritional information?

I use a trusted online calculator to provide an estimate of nutritional values. Information can vary depending on products and brands used, and is intended as a guide only. Cinnamon and Kale recipes are based on home cooking experience and are not intended as medical information or dietary advice.

Can I use your photo in a round up?

If you are a fellow professional blogger creating a roundup, I'd love you to include my recipes. Please feel free to use a photo with a do-follow link. Please don't copy the recipe or ingredient list.

Thanks for visiting!

Whether you're just starting your healthy eating journey or looking for new meal inspiration, you're in the right place. Why not start browsing the recipes now?

Happy, healthy cooking!