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What is inflammation?
A friend just commented: "I don't really know what inflammation is." We were talking about the increasing evidence for depression being an issue of inflammation in the brain. But what is inflammation, exactly? As I spend a lot of time talking about this, I...
Sunflower Slaw
Sunflower slaw on a sunny day Sunflower slaw is another variation on coleslaw. One of my favourite foods - so I'm always coming up with new combinations. This year alone I've made: Kohl slaw - with purple kohlrabi Avo slaw - with guacamole instead of mayonnaise Warm...
Adrenal health: running on empty?
Always running around, or running on empty? I find I have to provide adrenal health advice to nearly everyone who comes for a consultation. Including support around food and particular supplements that help to soothe and rebalance the adrenals. Your adrenal health is...
Are meat-eaters healthier than vegetarians?
A new Austrian study has found that vegetarians are “less healthy and have a lower quality of life than meat-eaters.” Surprised? Well, I’m not entirely…
It’s a wrap!
Move over sandwiches... for a lighter, tastier and healthier option, make a gluten-free wrap. I used to think wraps were just dry, stodgy and joyless. That's because when I first tried one it was bought from a supermarket. Then a delicious, moist wrap with marinated...
Cooking from scratch: why spend more time in the kitchen than you have to?
I encourage cooking from scratch where possible, for reasons of health and happiness. For some of you, time in the kitchen is a pleasure. I'm also aware that many of you find it a stress. Whether that's due to lack of time, confidence or interest, I understand where...
Exciting new pancake ideas!
There's nothing quite so satisfying as a pancake, so I eat them all year round. But still get excited about Shrove Tuesday about this time of year. I've long ago learnt that my digestion is sensitive to wheat, and indeed refined sugar, but that hasn't got in the way....
Spiced reishi latte – an immune system boost
Feeling run down? Need an immune system boost? One spiced reishi latte coming up! There's nothing I like more on a wintry afternoon or evening than a warming, nourishing, milky drink. It feels like being wrapped in the softest blanket. It can give me the...
Apple-icious cake – a gluten-free cake miracle
Yesterday I decided to bake a gluten-free cake for my dinner guests. I had a hankering for apples, and I wanted something, moist, and comforting, but light and fluffy. This was an incredibly risky strategy, as: a) Gluten-free cakes are one of the most difficult...
The Gut-Brain-Adrenal Triangle
The Gut-Brain Axis You may have heard of the Gut-Brain Axis. It’s been a hot topic among nutritional therapists and other health professionals for a while now. What’s more, we’re learning more and more about their relationship and its impact on your health all the...