Have you or your family ever been constipated? You feel really uncomfortable, full and bloated and try as you might, you just can’t do a poo! Being able to pass stools regularly – and by that I mean at least once a day – is pretty essential for good health. Our gut and bowel plays […]
Should I buy my kids Easter eggs? A nutritionist’s view….
So I’ve had many people ask me this Easter… do you buy your kids Easter eggs? I guess people are interested in my view because I’m a Mum of two, but also a professional Nutritional Therapist, who talks a lot about the dangers of sugar. So in this blog post, I’m going to […]
Scrumptiously Low Sugar Spiced Apple Chocolate Cake
This is a recipe I adapted from BBC Good food… which is something I do a lot. Find a recipe, and think… mmmm how can I make this healthier? It’s really easy to do, and you just need to experiment with your favourite recipes to make them better for you. This is a lovely light […]
Are you getting enough Omega-3 in your diet?
In a recent video on my Facebook Page, I talked about good fats. Yes fats are really good for you… and you need them to keep your brain healthy, for energy and to keep every cell in your body healthy. Super important! But it’s the right kind of fats which are important…
Clean Eating… Foodie Fad or Fresh Thinking?
There’s been a fair bit of backlash against the “clean eating” movement recently… With prime time documentaries, media headlines and prominent bloggers all speaking out against the so called ‘clean eaters.’ I thought it was important to give some much needed balance to the topic.
How to get enough protein on a vegetarian or vegan diet
Being a vegetarian or vegan can be really good for your health, but if you choose to exclude meat, fish, eggs and dairy from your diet, then you’ll need to make sure you’re replacing the nutrients in those foods. It’s not enough just to grate a bit of cheese over your food or add a […]