It’s no secret; Autumn is my favourite season. The stunning colours, the crisp air, the snuggly coats & warming drinks. But by far one of the best things about Autumn is the comforting foods. Comforting doesn’t have to mean stodgy though – comforting for me is also about nourishment. It’s critical to nourish our bodies … Read More
The link between food and mood has FASCINATED me since I began learning about nutrition. Mainly because I have felt the effects massively myself. I no longer make food choices like I did in the past; based on joyless calorie counting, labelling foods good and bad and focusing on whether I could fit into a … Read More
Ever felt disconnected or out of sync? Yep. You and me both. For way too long we’ve been battling against nature with our working lives and crap TV. Most of us can relate to how it feels to be living against a primitive, instinctual drive to sleep in the night and stay awake in the … Read More
For the past year I’ve had a little secret weapon in my back pocket. Something that is helping me keep my cool, get better sleep, handle stress and boost my mood. What if I told you you could have it too? Even better, it would only take 1% of your day… I’m talking about meditation. … Read More
“Have this pill and you can detox from your Christmas indulgence” “New year, new restricted eating regime” “Burn off extra calories with this ridiculous quick fix” “Drink this tea and poop out all your fat” GIVE ME A BREAK!! I can’t bear all the weight-loss crap that comes out in January. I’m not saying a fresh … Read More
So, what’s the beef with dairy? Honestly – I’m not as extreme as others about dairy. It slips into my diet every now and again – I mean… cheese and wine anyone?! (There are some important caveats to these times though) But here’s the real deal; for most people it doesn’t just sneak in. It’s … Read More
V I T A M I N D Blinking in the sunshine… I’ve been loving the warm autumn we’ve been having so far and so has my body. Our main source of vitamin D is the sun – ultraviolet B radiation from sunlight can be synthesised by vitamin D3, the active form of Vitamin D, … Read More
The go-to answer for most things ‘nutrition’ and here’s why. “What’s good for spots? What should I eat for high blood pressure? Should I use a protein powder? Should I avoid dairy” – I love getting asked questions about health and nutrition, but when the question is so broad, well, the answer can’t be specific. … Read More
#keto, Bulletproof products (coffee and fat anyone?) and the Ketogenic Diet has gained huge traction in recent years. The fans of the diet are pretty obsessed and promote how ketosis can curb appetite, enhance performance, and cure nearly any health problem that ails you – but does it live up to the hype? This one, … Read More
“So, what IS the deal with booze?” my gorgeous fizz-friendly mate Emma asked whilst pouring a glass of red over our weekly get together. This is a sticky one for me. It’s the one thing I find more difficult than others to be balanced about – even though I know the health issues and nutritional … Read More
Paleo has been a buzzword in nutrition land for a while now – but is it the one for you? Here’s the good, the bad and the ugly so you can decide yourself. The idea of eating “what we’re programmed to” has been around for donkey’s years, but then in 2001 Loren Cordain, a Professor … Read More
WHAT’S THE BEST DIET? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Paleo? Vegan? Keto? Pegan? I get asked this a lot and honestly my answer is usually the same as most answers in nutrition… ‘it depends’. As humans we are all so biochemically and genetically unique there cannot possibly be ONE diet to suit everyone. Then take goals into account – … Read More
