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You've spent months looking forward to your holiday. The countdown is finally over, the out-of-office is switched on, and you're finally ready to relax. Then, within a day or two, you come down with a cold, your digestion feels unsettled, a cold sore appears on your...

Why your blood sugar matters more than you think

If you’re feeling tired, craving sugar, gaining weight around your middle, or just not quite like yourself, your blood sugar could be playing a much bigger role than you realise. This isn't just about Type 2 Diabetes. In fact, many of the people I work with haven’t...

Why popular biohacks don’t always work for women – and what to do instead

Every January, the same health trends resurface.Cold plunges. Intermittent fasting. Keto. HIIT. They’re often described as game-changers - quick, efficient, powerful ways to optimise your health. And for some people, they genuinely are. However, here’s the piece...

5 secrets to a healthier, happier menopause

October is Menopause Awareness Month, so I dedicated the Fab Female Nutrition podcast to a theme that’s very close to my heart: 5 Secrets to a Healthy Menopause. When I hit perimenopause at 40, I didn’t know what was happening to me. My symptoms weren’t extreme, but I...

Wraps for lunch?

Apr 25, 2019 | Uncategorised

Instead of sandwiches, how about wraps for an easy to eat and portable lunch?

Taste test with the Wilderfit boys

Apr 1, 2019 | Health and Wellness

This week I did a taste test for the guys at Wilderfit. Both have lost quite a bit of weight and are committed to improving their fitness levels, so it seemed an appropriate time to introduce them to the benefits of smoothies, juices and energy balls. We included...

Sausage Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Feb 8, 2019 | Food and Recipes

A quick and easy mid-week meal that all the family will enjoy.

Split Pea and Potato Soup

Feb 6, 2019 | Food and Recipes

A really hearty soup, topped with tasty crunchy roast potatoes. Warming and filling, suitable for vegan and vegetarians.

Lentil and Red Pepper Ragu

Jan 28, 2019 | Food and Recipes

Try this vegan recipe out on the meat eaters in the house. It’s filling and tasty, they will love it!

Veganuary? What is your motivation?

Jan 2, 2019 | Uncategorised

I know that many of you have decided to commit to becoming vegan for January, or Veganuary as it is now known. I’d love to know what your motivation and drivers were for making this decision. Was it for health reasons? For ethical reasons? For environmental reasons?...

Ham and Beetroot Salad

Dec 5, 2018 | Food and Recipes

This is a perfect quick lunch meal that has a good level of protein, some healthy fat and at least three portions of vegetables. I make this with ham for my hubby and but I prefer smoked salmon so swap it for me! I love a dressing on my salad, and by adding the...