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Why I do what I do – helping people understand their health

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...

Day 90 – the end of the challenge?

Although I don’t think I would have admitted it even to myself three months ago, when I set myself this challenge, I  needed to find something to distract me and give my mind something else to focus on other than the fact that I was in the middle of selling my...

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Day 87

Wow, over 13 weeks into my shop local challenge, time has really flown, and I’ll post a blog on day 90 to summarise, but first what have I been up to this week?  I attempted a lentil roast for lunch on Sunday, I checked a few recipes online but didn’t have all...

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Day 80

Is it really, only 10 days to go until the end of my challenge? Not long till I can go back to the supermarket? Not likely! The highlight of my week was Terre à Terre in Brighton, I had the most amazing meal there with my niece and sister-in-law, the food and service...

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Day 73

I started this week off really well, lots of batch cooking for our lunches and loads of pots of overnight oats for our breakfasts.  I knew it was likely to be a busy week for me, I had lots of appointments in the diary which meant if I wasn't organised I'd end up...

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Vegan Curry Soup

So I asked my husband a couple of weeks ago if he wanted vegan curry soup for lunch and he turned his nose up and said he'd grab a sandwich at work instead.  The soup went into the freezer and when offered a vegetarian curry soup a few weeks later he jumped at it....

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Vegan Tamarind Curry

I love a vegetarian curry, and this one is no exception, it’s actually a vegan curry so it really is suitable for everyone.  Tamarind is slightly sour, if you haven’t tried it before give it a go, it adds a great depth of flavour.  This makes 6 good size portions, and...

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Day 66

It’s been a really mixed few days for me, I’ve found two new really good farm shops, but I’ve felt a bit limited by my choices and our diet has felt a bit ‘samey’ so my aim for next week is to visit one of the independent Asian stores in Walsall and see if I can find...

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