Put simply - Cacao Powder is one of the most complex foods on Earth. It is thought that the word ‘chocolate’ has evolved from the Aztec word, ‘xocoatl’, which is the name of a bitter drink brewed from cacao beans (and sometimes mixed with chilli), the edible part of the…
Here at Creative Nature, we thought we would celebrate this World Pasta Day by sharing some amazing superfood recipes, these are all gluten free, dairy free and nut free. Make sure to check them out. We know that pasta can be a struggle for those with allergies and intolerances and…
Today’s blog is a bit of an update from our amazing team day and a discussion into why team days are so important. Let’s start with Creative Nature. We aim to do at least three major team days in the year. A MAJOR team day is where we go out…
We’re right in the middle of exam season and whilst some of you might be able to sail through test papers without a care in the world (unfortunately this wasn’t any of us!), the majority will panic at the mere thought of sitting still for hours on end. Even if…
A food allergy occurs when the body's immune system triggers an abnormal response to food. Symptoms of allergic reactions to specific food can range from anything like tingling of the lips, sneezing, nasal congestion or even to something as dangerous as anaphylaxis. Having to deal with allergies is hard enough as…
With the summer just around the corner, some of you may be looking for some quick and easy summer recipes to try out this year. We have quite a lot of recipes you can choose from on our recipe page of our website (click here to check it out!), but…
This weekend, 12th-14th of April you can come and see us exhibiting at the Baby and Toddler Show in Sandown Park! It will be the first ever baby and child orientated show we are doing and we can't wait. At shows loads of parents talk to us about how much…
This week I gave a talk at a major expo at the Taste of Travel Theatre in Germany about how airlines should consider passengers with severe allergies and offer allergen free snacks. My talk was well received. Not particularly interesting? I don’t suppose it is if you are not someone…
Have you come across the term If It Fit Your Macros before? Well, if you are interested in fitness, it’s highly likely you have. However, if you haven’t before, this blogpost will hopefully introduce you to it a bit. Macros, are the main macronutrients you should consume through your…
Hi everyone! You may have seen all across our social media, that at the end of February, we held our very first Vegan and Allergy Friendly Creative Nature Supper Club! We have had a few successful events already- our summer and our Christmas bake-offs, but we wanted to try something…
Benefits of Eating Clean “Clean eating” has had a bad reputation in recent months. Here at the Creative Nature HQ we believe this is down to there being too much ambiguity around what “clean eating” means. Do you have to wash every bit of food you eat? What is classified…
Here at Creative Nature we love all things Chocolate, but there is something special about Mint Chocolate. There are tons of people that love the combination of the cool refreshing taste of mint with an indulgent taste of chocolate! Today, on the 19th of February it is even Chocolate Mint…
Goji Berries A 2008 Chinese study compared the results of participants who consumed goji berry juice daily for 14 days to those who didn’t. People who drank goji berry juice reported an increase in: energy athletic performance quality of sleep ability to focus calmness overall well-being The same group also reported…
With the new year, many of us focus on just working out, or eating less bad foods. However, it's also important to implement a healthy regime and keep a clear and healthy mindset when trying to achieve your goals. In this blogpost, one of our inspirational brand ambassadors, Tsuki Harris…
Happy New Year! The New Year has come around and it is time for everyone to start their resolutions! Every year people around the world make a list of various things they want to achieve or change in the upcoming year in hopes of changing their lifestyle for the better.…
With so much fun at our summer bake-off, we thought it is time for another bake-off! On the 30th of November we are getting 20 incredible bloggers to come and challenge their imaginations in our Christmas themed Bake-Off! They will have 90 minutes to make a creation of their own…
Did you know an average American child consumes 32 tsp of sugar everyday and an adult, 22 tsp? And do you know what the recommended daily intake of sugar is? It's just 6 to 9 tsp! Sugar has become a part of our daily lives to such an extent that…
Hosting a Halloween party this week? Getting ready to go out with a trick or treat bucket in your community? Preparing treats to hand out when those little knocks at the door come on Wednesday night? Can I implore you to consider those children at your door, or those adults…
This week the team is going to be at LUNCH 2018 in the ExCeL on the 20th and 21st of September. If you have never been, Lunch is the UK’s multi-award-winning trade show for the food-to-go industry. It will have over 350 exhibitors showcasing food, drink, packaging and equipment products.…
It's September, which means it's back to school season for many kids out there! If you have some youngsters going off to school every day now or are a college or university student yourself and want some quick back to school snack ideas to take for a long day of…
Hey everyone! We have some super exciting news! :) You may have seen this across all our social media pages, but if you haven't- you can now be a shareholder in our company from as little as £10, or as big as £10,000! We urge all of you to visit…
With the heatwave currently going through the UK, you may be dreaming of ice-cream, slushies and ice-cold smoothies! We want to help you make smart and healthy choices, so thought we would share some of our favourite quick and easy smoothie recipes in this blog post! Smoothies are always a…
As you may know, we have two completely new products out on the site! :) We are super excited to chat about them and introduce them to you! If you know the brand, you know we love our baking mixes that we have had out for a while! The Chia…
One way of making sure you get enough water in throughout the day is to work by dividing your day into segments based on your lifestyle! Our Registered Associate Nutritionist, Paula is sharing some of her top tips for staying hydrated throughout the day by working off a schedule! :)…
As you may know, we have some amazing Brand Ambassadors working with us at Creative Nature! We have a Q&A already live on our blog with Tsuki, which you can read here and a Q&A with Will here! However, we don't know about you, but we absolutely love videos here…
We all need a bit of inspiration from time to time when it comes to new smoothie recipes, right? :) With the endless possibilities using our amazing Superfood range, we can all get creative and make something new every time we make smoothies! Whether you like cacao-based smoothies to treat…
Diabetes is a debilitating disease that affects an estimated 3.8 million people in the UK, a figure that has more than doubled since 1996 (Diabetes Prevalence Model by Public Health England, 2016). This represents roughly 9% of the (adult) population. According to the same model, 90% of all cases are type 2…
With the weather still being quite gloomy in the UK at the moment... we were inspired to share a bit about Vitamin D! Especially with it being National Nutrition and Hydration week! Our Registered Associate Nutritionist Paula put this blogpost together to quickly educate you all on the main things…
This year we are planning many exciting shows and fairs we will be taking part in to ensure we meet as many of you as possible and get to interact with our customers! We have a few fun shows coming up and the one that you can see us at…
Long summer nights, the low buzz of chatter, and a fruity cocktail in hand. What more do we expect from the month of August? If you’re bored of the same old cocktails and are craving a creative alcoholic kick then don’t stop here! We’re going to give you a few…
Summer has sprung out of nowhere and hit us smack bang in the face. All those cold months of complaining have finally worn off and now we can complain about the sweltering 24 degree heat! The key to lasting in this heat is to keep your hydration under control,…