Instant Pot Christmas Pudding (A Gut-Friendly Recipe)
A delectable moist & fudge-tasting Christmas pudding made quickly in the Instant Pot pressure cooker. This tops any pudding you can buy and really is very simple to make.
The Vagus Nerve – Why It’s Important And 5 Ways To Support It
You may have heard plenty about the gut-brain connection and how stress can show up as a bundle of nervous energy in your digestive tract. But have you ever wondered why the effects of stress can be so varied and…strange? You can thank your vagus nerve!
Why We Need To Talk About Vaginas
Let’s talk openly about vaginas – no need to be embarrassed! If you are experiencing burning, rashes, itching, soreness, strange-smelling discharge or regular urine infections, then your vagina may need some TLC. In this blog, I’ll explain some facts about one of the...
Common Reasons Your Gut is Fermenting (And How To Soothe It)
While fermentation is the magical process that transforms a few raw ingredients into limitless varieties of beer and wine, there is another way that fermentation can be less welcome in our lives – gut fermentation!
6 Tips For Perfect Kale Crisps (with ‘cheesy’ kale crisps recipe)
We all know that dark leafy greens are good for us, the problem is finding ways to get them in…Enter the kale crisp.
5 Steps to a Healthy Gut During Perimenopause
Hot flushes, brain fog, weight gain and profuse sweating – we’ve all heard how women can find these intensely uncomfortable and embarrassing during perimenopause. But has bloating, heartburn or constipation come as an unwelcome...
Healing Plant Foods For Your Gut
With the rise in popularity of vegan diets, plant foods are hitting the headlines right now. And rightly so. Even if you consume meat, fish, or eggs, plants should still make up the majority of your diet.
A Nutritionist’s Guide to Choosing Chocolate
Let me start by saying that not all chocolate is created equal.
There is a world of difference nutritionally, environmentally & ethically, so it is high time I wrote a guide to choosing chocolate that will enhance not only your health but have a positive impact on the world too
Liver: A Potent Superfood For Your Gut (With Pate Recipe)
I’ll be honest I have never been a fan of liver. I was served liver & bacon as a child and used to wolf the bacon and reluctantly eat the liver! However, when I went on a training course to become a certified genetic testing practitioner and learned about how important it is to have the correct nutrients to nurture our DNA.
How Your Pelvic Floor Can Affect Constipation (And What To Do About It)
In this guest blog, I welcome Grace Lilywhite, a qualified pilates teacher to share with you movement tips to aid constipation & sluggish bowels. The post-Christmas period often brings sluggishness – in both energy levels and bowels, so here is what Grace advises…
Turkey & Ginger Noodle Soup
In this guest blog, I welcome Sarah Singleton, my very good friend, awesome cook and owner of Nibilicious, her own party catering business. I am lucky enough to have eaten a lot of Sarah’s home-cooked food over the years and know she always turns out an awesome...
How To Use Aromatherapy Oils to Support your Digestive Health
In this guest blog, I welcome Louisa Pini, a qualified clinical aromatherapist to share with you safe advice on how to use essential oils to help your digestion. Her products have won several awards and there’s not much she doesn’t know about using essential oils. So listen up
Gut-Healing Grape Jelly
Many clients love a sweet snack to round off their meal but eating sugary foods can often cause discomfort. Enter gut-healing grape jelly!
Rainbow Salad Jars
Rainbow Salad Jars – a simple, creative and wonderfully healthy option. It’s quick, fun to make and extremely portable with no mess.
Courgetti Pesto
Courgetti Pesto is a simple meal you can knock up in 10 minutes which makes it an easy weeknight dinner. It’s supremely healthy and easy on your digestion.
9 Gut-Friendly Foods You Must Have In Your Diet
Must is a strong word, but no kidding, there’s a very good reason for these 9 gut-friendly foods you must have In your diet.
Do These 5 Things Stop You Making Changes To Help Your IBS?
If I said I can show you 5 ways to make a difference to your IBS symptoms would you take notice? Do these 5 things stop you making changes to help your IBS?
How To Use Bone Broth To Heal Your Gut
Bone broth is a hugely valuable tool in your digestive-healing toolbox. Seriously, huge. Here's how to use bone broth to heal your gut. Let’s start with some benefits: Promotes healthy digestion by healing & sealing your (leaky) gut Reduces joint pain &...
Banana Bread
Banana Bread is a delicious snack to manage blood sugar, support stress hormones & aid digestion. It has a moist texture due to the bananas and coconut oil, like a brownie. You can add more flour if you prefer a more cake-like texture. Banana Bread is Free-From:...
Rainbow Veg & Bacon Muffins
Filling comfort food, Rainbow Veg & Bacon muffins; perfect for a hurried breakfast or lunchboxes. Take to work or school straight from the freezer. These are very robust and very portable and are fabulous hot and cold. Rainbow Veg & Bacon Muffins are...
65 Quick Healthy Lunch Ideas For Home Workers
Do you struggle with ideas for lunches? Do you refuse to spend too much time making lunch? Do you want to avoid the bloat that comes after a sandwich lunch? Here are 65 Quick Healthy Lunch Ideas For Home Workers. How this blog happened I got a new phone. And I got...
Omega 3 Rich Mackerel Pate
Mackerel is an oily fish rich in anti-inflammatory omega 3 fats. Omega 3 Rich Mackerel Pate is a nutrient-dense, highly-digestible protein making it a great choice if you have digestive issues. As well as helping keep your digestive system lubricated, the...
How To Avoid Getting Sick Eating In Vietnam
First of all, there is no magic right or wrong advice to staying well and how to avoid getting sick eating in Vietnam. However, if you take multiple, sensible precautions then you greatly reduce that risk. Win, win. A nutritional therapist’s dream So let me start with...
How To Eat Gluten & Dairy Free In Vietnam
Is it possible to eat gluten and dairy-free in Vietnam? I have to admit, that was my first thought on planning a trip to South East Asia. I can honestly say, taking my husband and two teenage boys to Vietnam this summer was the best, most inspired holiday choice I’ve...
Banana Ice Cream
Yep, I know. This banana ‘ice cream’ recipe has been doing the rounds for a while now. But what happens if you don’t like the overwhelming banana flavour (that some people find)? Or simply get bored of the same flavour? You’re in luck. I’ve played around with...
5 Easy Pancake Mixes For A Happy Digestion
Think you can’t eat pancakes when you have digestive problems? Think again. Here are 5 easy pancake mixes for a happy digestion! With traditional pancakes, the combination of gluten, dairy & refined sugar can lead to a tornado of digestive upset. However, you...
Make Healthy Eating Easy With These 4 Kitchen Appliances
Do you want to know how to make healthy eating easy? Are you confused by the array of gadgets available? As a nutritionist, I am often asked by my busy clients how healthy eating can be made easier. Healthy eating need not be an uphill task. With a little planning and...
Nutty Choc Oat Bars
Nutty Choc Oat bars are an easy to make, protein-rich nutty treat with a chocolate fix! Many people shy away from nuts as calorie-laden but not all calories are equal – nuts are a marvellous source of essential nutrients. These should be an occasional treat (rather...
Paradise Squares
Delicious chocolatey treats that feel so naughty, yet are packed with wholesome and satisfying ingredients. What’s not to love about Paradise Squares?! Nurturing food Sometimes, another green smoothie or vegetable-heavy stir fry is just not ticking the munchies box...
12 Reasons To Eat Organic
I just love my weekly organic box delivery scheme. I am unashamedly a food geek (goes with the territory of being a nutritionist) and get really rather excited about good quality, delicious-tasting food and I really want to share with you my 12 reasons to eat organic....
Roasted Squash, Sweet Potato & Ginger Soup
Roasted squash, sweet potato and ginger soup is a warming anti-inflammatory, digestion-friendly soup with a sweet, intense flavour bought out by the roasting of the vegetables and the warmth of the ginger. With the winter season upon us, we share with each other more...
Mincemeat Flapjacks
A tasty, tummy-friendly and healthier alternative to mince pies - Mincemeat Flapjacks! The pastry, butter, refined sugar (and lots of additives if eating shop-bought) in mince pies can often lead to an upset digestive system. This recipe is made with a jar of good...