the island experience blog

At TIEX the diet we provide focuses on mainly vegetarian cuisine that is mainly dairy free. The amount of dairy you consume eat day can ad up suprisinginly quickly. That’s why we like to offer you milk alternatives when you stay with us. When we use dairy products we do so sparingly and choose the [...]

Many people think eating less is the way to loose weight, but of course it’s more about what you are eating than quantity – and the latest studies out are showing it’s not just about calories either. A new study released looked at 2 different dieting options for those trying to loose weight. Option one [...]

With quadruple the flavour of button mushrooms and a wealth of nutritional benefits to boot, shiitake mushrooms should definitely feature on your menu once in a while. Often called ‘meat’ for vegetarians shiitake mushrooms are an excellent source of iron which is well absorbed by the body. Shiitake mushrooms are well known for their role [...]

If you only know how to do one thing in the kitchen it should be to know how to make a tasty tomato sauce. When you make your own you can assured that it contains no nasty preservatives or additives that shop bought sauce contains. Our TIEX version below is a basil infused sauce that is [...]

Overeating is something that is becoming increasingly common. A recent study highlighted the top 3 causes of overeating were watching TV, alcohol consumption and lack of sleep – none of that at TIEX! Many of us can identify with at least one (if not all three) of these causes. You might be sitting in front [...]