Recipes and Blog
Do you suffer from indigestion or acid reflux?
For many people, eating foods high in carbohydrates and starch could cause stomach complaints
Can nutrition and lifestyle medicine really help you have a better menopause?
5 things you can do to…
Inflammation
Inflammation is part of a biological response to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, irritants and damaged cells.
Testing! Testing!
The combination of good nutrition, supplements, emotional and energetic rebalancing all
Full Moon Protocol
There are twelve different full moons a year and many of the names have been derived from Native American Culture.
Heart-Focused Strategies for Well-Being
This last month I have really had to remind myself to practice what I preach. A few very stressful situations came up and self care was not the first thing that
Stress Free Salmon Stuffed Peppers with Roasted Carrots
A delicious and healthy recipe perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings!
Could grounding be the answer to improved health & wellbeing
Have you ever kicked off your shoes and walked barefoot on the grass or sand and felt an instant sense of relaxation and rejuvenation?
Should you avoid gluten?
Gluten is in a lot of things we eat, from bread and pasta, to cookies, pastries and even drinks like beer. It’s been a staple for thousands of years but,
Courgette Noodles with Turmeric Chicken
This Courgette Noodle and Turmeric Chicken recipe is quick and easy to make, full of goodness and perfect for a mid week supper
Functional Testing – the key to solving your gut health & fatigue
Today I want to talk to you about something I am very passionate about – functional testing – because it holds the key to solving your gut health and fatigue problems and may
What cravings really reveal about your health
Is it all in your head or is your body trying to tell you something? Some might dismiss a ‘wisdom of the body’ theory as quackery. However, if you think about the biological processes
5 Energy Boosting Recipes
Vanilla Berry Protein Smoothie, Pink Energy Bites, Slow Cooker Energy Bars, Malaysian Tofu Curry, One Pan Eggplant, Mushroom & Tomato Drumsticks
Happy New Year!
So we are 12 days into 2024 and I am guessing, like millions of others, that you might have started January 1st 2024 with a list of inspiring and challenging resolutions
LOW GL Christmas Cake Recipe
This Low GL Christmas Cake recipe is the perfect alternative this year.
How are your Drainage Pathways?
Are you are suffering with any of these symptoms?
Eye health
You probably don’t often think of your eyes much, outside of a regular check that you have the right prescription for your glasses or contacts and even then, you
Benefits of plant based food
This month why not challenge yourself to eat more vegetables.
Studies show that people who consume more plant foods have a lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. It is the phytonutrients within the plants that help the body eliminate toxins, improve cardiovascular health and promotes healthy estrogen metabolism.
Autumn Pear and Butternut Squash Soup
I absolutely love soups and like to prep various ones at the weekend to have ready in the fridge. A current favourite is this recipe by cookdbyh_ Ingredients 750g butternut squash, peeled and...
Top 10 ingredients to watch for
I’d need a lot more space to list out all the names on the naughty list but this list, while not exhaustive, is a good starting point if you want to know you are eating as well as you can for your health.
Your Microbiome
Your gut microbiome is a parallel universe of all kinds of different microorganisms running through your digestive tract
Plum Muffins
This recipe makes 9 muffinsIngredients 50g buckwheat flour 100g ground almonds 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 2 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp maple syrup 60g plain coconut yoghurt 60ml...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a problem I often see in clinic and it is problematic on many different levels. If you have been diagnosed with this condition
Are stimulants affecting your energy and weight loss?
Does this sound familiar?
You reluctantly crawl out of bed and head for the kettle for a strong cup of tea or coffee.
Smokey Salsa
This makes a great addition to any salad, or simply use to spice up a grilled chicken breast or baked fish.Ingredients 1 dried ancho chilli 6 tomatoes, seeded and diced 4 spring onions, green part...
Help for Hayfever season
Now I really know it’s spring and you’re here to stay – like an uninvited guest – for the next six months.
Probiotics and Prebiotics
You’ve probably heard people talk about ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria and that we want to have more ‘good’ bacteria because this has a positive effect on your health.
Chocolate & Beetroot Brownie
When I was studying nutrition, I discovered @thedetoxkitchen, who were round the corner from college - where I tasted their beetroot brownies. Trust me, they are delicious and what’s more they are...
Not all fat is bad for you
Park that notion that fat is bad. It is not. In fact, most of us aren’t eating enough of it. Fat can help you lose weight, protect against heart disease, absorb vitamins and boost your immune system.
Feeling low on energy?
You will all have a different reason for wanting to improve your health and wellbeing and one of the first steps is deciding on what your most important goal is.
Cocoa and Sea Salt Porridge
Cocoa and Sea Salt PorridgeIngredients 50g rolled oats 1 tsp. chia seeds 25g chocolate protein powder Sprinkle of Celtic sea salt Water or milk as desired Method Place the oats and chia seeds in a...
What is a Keto diet?
The ketogenic diet is the ultimate low carb diet. It’s moderate in terms of protein and very high in fat.
Miso baked aubergine with tofu
A delicious vegan dishIngredients 2 aubergines, halved lengthways 400g block organic tofu 85g miso paste 1tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp olive oil 3cm ginger, grated 4 cloves garlic, minced 300g spring...
Facts About Gluten
Gluten is in a lot of things we eat, from bread and pasta, to cookies, pastries and even drinks like beer. It’s been a staple for thousands of years but
Your Liver – Miracle Organ
Your liver is one of the most important organs in your entire body. It weighs 5lbs and uses up 12% of your total
Nourishing Vegetable Soup
Nourishing Vegetable SoupIngredients 1 tbsp coconut/ olive oil 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 1 large sweet potato, unpeeled but...
Are you suffering from festive FOMO
Hey, would you like to come to this place, spend the evening at that place, have a mince pie, sausage roll, egg nog, mulled wine, taste my world-beating Christmas cake…?
Veg Pledge Month
This month why not challenge yourself to eat more vegetables.
Studies show that people who consume more plant foods have a lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. It is the phytonutrients within the plants that help the body eliminate toxins, improve cardiovascular health and promotes healthy estrogen metabolism.
It’s never too late to get healthy
Over the last few decades, life expectancy in the developed world has been steadily increasing, while healthy life expectancy has been decreasing. That means that you might expect to live longer but with a poorer quality of life.
Are you considering becoming ‘Sober Curious’?
Social drinking is one of main ways we enjoy being with friends and trying to cut back can be difficult and often meets with disapproval from others.
Mitochondria
Mitochondria are known as the ‘powerhouses’ of the cell. They are structures in every cell that make energy (ATP) by using oxygen and nutrients from food.
Back to School
Whether your child is starting school for the first time or moving up to a new class this can be both an exciting and nerve racking time.
Should you eat organic?
These days, finding organic food is easier than ever. Back in the day, if you wanted to eat organic, you’d have to grow your own or find a health food shop.
Perfect Salads
As the temperature starts to climb, so does our willingness to eat salad. A good salad can be an amazing addition to your healthy diet if you do it right. A couple of things can go wrong when you...
6 Ways to restore your body confidence
How often do you look in the mirror and criticise the image reflecting back at you? Or look at a recent photo and inwardly cringe at your arms / legs / bum / tummy? Chances are...this happens quite...
The Importance of Resilience
Resilience according to the Oxford English Dictionary is “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties” or the ability to bounce back after a challenging situation. Heart math defines...
Eat the Rainbow
When choosing a healthy way of eating it is easy to start with natural colour. Phytonutrients or phytochemicals are natural compounds found in plants. They provide many functions for the plants such...
Courgette and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Courgette and Quinoa Stuffed PeppersServes 4Ingredients 4 red peppers 2 courgettes, quartered lengthways and thinly sliced 1 red onion, finely chopped 250g quinoa 85g feta cheese, finely crumbled...
What is your relationship with food?
Mealtimes should be enjoyable or sociable but remember the food you eat is nourishment for your body. If you use it for any other purpose, you may wish to explore your formative years.
Men’s Health
It may be an uncomfortable truth that you are responsible for everything that you do (or don’t do) in the area of your health and happiness.
Roasted Vegetable Casserole
Energising Roasted Vegetable CasseroleIngredients 2 tbsp Coconut oil 1 Garlic bulb, halved horizontally through the middle 1 Large red onion, sliced 1 Aubergine, halved and sliced on the diagonal 2...
Should you supplement?
Supplements first started to become popular last century, and they were a way of adding things to the diet to prevent popular diseases caused by nutritional deficiencies – like scurvy (lack of vitamin C) and rickets (lack of vitamin D). Now, taking a supplement doesn’t just mean popping a pill but equally, you can get your vitamins, minerals, herbs, essential oils and enzymes as a drink (think vitamin water), powder to make into a shake or even a spray.
Mindful Eating
Mindful Eating is one of the most underrated lifestyle habits. Learning to practise it can be life-changing. Mindful eating is focussing your attention on the experience of eating your food and not doing anything else.
What’s the deal with post-COVID syndrome?
Over the last two years, nothing has ruled our lives and occupied our minds as much as the SARS-CoV2 pandemic. If we have not been personally affected yet, we all know someone who has. There is light at the end of the tunnel. One by one, countries are lifting their COVID restrictions to varying degrees and travel across borders has become much easier.
Detoxifying Watercress Soup
Detoxifying Watercress Soup Serves 4Ingredients 1 tbsp Olive Oil 2 Onions, chopped 4 Garlic Cloves, crushed 2 Leeks, finely sliced 150g Watercress 750 ml Vegetable Stock 250ml coconut milk Sea Salt...
Good Health Begins as a Thought
Achieving long-term health and energy is a balancing act. Quite simply, what you put into your mind may have as much of an impact as the food and supplements you feed your body.
Rhubarb Crumble
Rhubarb Crumble Those of you who know me well, will know I have a soft spot for crumble. Both apple and rhubarb. Although rhubarb is really in season from the Spring, it is now available early due...
Are you perimenopausal?
The perimenopause can be one of the trickiest times for women to get their head around. One minute you’re 30, full of energy to do all the things you want in your life.
Pistachio Burger
Pistachio Burgers serves 2 - 3Ingredients 250g pistachio nuts, unshelled1 tin of cannellini beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained1 carrot, grated1 bunch coriander (approx. 30g), - roughly chopped...
Spiced Vegetable Tagine
Spiced Vegetable TagineIngredients ½ sweet potato, about 100g peeled and cut into roughly 2cm chunks 1 courgette, halved lengthways, sliced into 2cm half-moons ½ red pepper, cut into roughly 2.5cm...
Vegan – the pros and cons
Being vegan is really fashionable right now, and those in favour of this way of eating will tell you that it’s
Kale Crisps
If you’ve seen kale crips in health food shops and fancy trying your own, this recipe is for you!
Seasonal Food- January
In Season this month – January
Apples, Beetroot, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Clementine, Date, Jerusalem Artichokes, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Oranges, Pak Choi, Parsnips, Pomegranate, Swede, Sweet Potato, Turnip
Your Liver – Miracle Organ
Your liver is one of the most important organs in your entire body. It weighs 5lbs and uses up 12% of your total
How to regain your sense of calm
Palpitations, a dry mouth, sweating, insomnia are just some of the unmistakable signs of anxiety. Everyone has experienced these symptoms at some point in their life. Who hasn't felt stage fright...
Beating the Burnout
Could stress be wreaking havoc with your body? Find out here.Your body is designed to handle a great deal and humans are primed to be resilient and to bounce back after adversity, but there is only...
Sweet Potato & Lentil Curry
As the temperature dips, there’s nothing that feels more like a warming hug than a curry. One of my favourites is this gorgeous vegan curry.
Do you suffer from indigestion or acid reflux?
For many people, eating foods high in carbohydrates and starch could cause stomach complaints
The menopause and you
Midlife is full of surprises – and not all of them are good. If you are reading this, I’m guessing that you are touched in some way by symptoms of the menopause – or more accurately, the transition...
Sweet Potato Miso Stew
I really believe in the power of fresh and seasonal vegetables and fruits as a foundation for a healthy body and I love to cook with what’s in season.