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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...

Lynda’s Chicken, Chorizo & Prawn easy Paella

Nov 19, 2018 | Food and Recipes

I created this recipe for my lovely client Lynda, she wanted to wow her family by cooking a paella. This is a really easy version, it can be on the table in 30 minutes, and uses lot of ingredients from the freezer and store cupboard. Ingredients - serves 4 2 tblsp...

Today is for living, don’t wait till tomorrow

Nov 12, 2018 | Self-Care

The Dalai Lama when asked what surprises him "Man! Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does...

Friday night curry, here is my guide to what are the healthier options, and what to avoid.

Oct 26, 2018 | Food and Recipes

Love a Friday night curry but want to stay on track? Here’s how to enjoy it without undoing your healthy habits or feeling deprived.

What might the future face of healthcare look like?

Oct 21, 2018 | Health and Wellness

We are lucky enough in this country to have had 60 years of the National Health Service, and whilst I am eternally grateful for the care they offer I have recently been interested and excited to hear doctors and other health practitioners discussing how we might...

Cashew and Ginger Energy Balls

Oct 18, 2018 | Food and Recipes

Sometimes I make something and it is so easy I don’t feel it warrants being written up as a recipe, but then loads of people ask me how to make something and I realise there is merit in even the simplest of recipes. This one needs to be credited to Deliciously Ella,...

Zingy Pineapple Smoothie

Oct 14, 2018 | Food and Recipes

Enjoy the taste of summer any time of the year with this sunshine yellow Zingy Pineapple Smoothie

Granola Bars (no added sugar)

Oct 9, 2018 | Food and Recipes

This recipe was created after I challenged a client to bake without added sugar. The bars are lovely and sweet, made with maple syrup and malt extract.

Cod, Prawn and Fennel in a creamy white wine sauce

Oct 1, 2018 | Food and Recipes

Light yet comforting recipe, with a bonus that you get to drink the rest of the bottle of wine

Don’t label yourself

Sep 27, 2018 | Uncategorised

What is our obsession with labelling everything? Is it tribal? Maybe its because I’m a nutrition advisor but food seems to be the area where we just love to label ourselves. Every new diet plan has a new name, and there seems to be a new one every week. We all rush to...

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