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I didn’t become a Nutritional Therapist because I had always planned to work in health. It began with curiosity around what really drives our health. Why do some people seem to age well while others develop health problems much earlier? Why are some people frequently...

How to Stay Healthy on Holiday (without missing out on the fun)

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...

Lamb Koftas

Mar 15, 2018 | Food and Recipes

These are so easy to make, the weather was pants (as usual) when I made mine so I cooked them in the oven, but they are great cooked on skewers on the barbeque. Makes about 15 small or 5 large koftas Ingredients 500g minced lamb Small onion grated 2 tsp ground...

Water & Hydration

Mar 12, 2018 | Health and Wellness

The first thing I check with my clients is how much water they are drinking. Water is vital to ensure we function properly. I spent much of my childhood and early twenties suffering from headaches, but it wasn’t until I reached my thirties that I realised it was...

Why I don't think diets work, and what does

Mar 10, 2018 | Uncategorised

The term diet should be applied to the food you eat, your own personal eating plan; however, it has come to be synonymous with a specific and restrictive formulated meal and nutrition plan. When we follow another person’s diet plan we are not eating our own foods, and...

February 2018 – shop local

Feb 28, 2018 | Shop Local

February has been my first full month at home this year, after being lucky enough to have an amazing break over Christmas and New Year in Australia and New Zealand. The builders have pretty much gone, and the extensions almost finished, although work is due to start...

Butternut Squash Risotto

Feb 27, 2018 | Food and Recipes

I read about Ella Mills journey through illness and self-healing through food and it resonated with me so much that I bought her first cookbook Deliciously Ella when it was published in January 2015, I then bought a copy for my sister, my niece and a friend as I...

Super Easy Crab Linguine

Feb 24, 2018 | Food and Recipes

This is a no-chop sauce, and I urge everyone to give it a try. It cooks in the same time as your pasta, that means you can get a tasty dinner on the table in less than ten minutes

Veg Pulp Patties

Feb 19, 2018 | Food and Recipes

I hate waste so when I bought a juicer and realised how much was in the pulp bin I had to find a way of using it up. I've called them patties, as I originally wanted to make a ball (reminiscent of a meat ball) but you need a flat surface in order to get a nice fried...