Part 1: Cruciferous Vegetables One of the most common questions i'm asked is, "What should I eat?". It's a reasonable question - and also one that's become strangely complicated. Rather than rules or rigid plans, I usually start with a handful of foods I like people...
Many people know what they should eat - yet still struggle to make changes that last. This isn't a failure of willpower or knowledge. It's because eating behaviour is shaped not only by nutrients and hormones, but also by mindset, beliefs, emotions, and our wider...
You may have heard advice about what to eat such as 'eat less carbs', 'eat more protein' more times than you can count. This can be confusing, particularly when you choosing food to buy. The last thing you need is another set of rigid rules. The truth is: your body...
are vitamin supplements health heroes or expensive villains?
Inflammation is a key contributor to pain and research has shown that a balanced approach to diet and lifestyle can reduce inflammation - wonderful foods to enjoy for their anti-inflammatory properties include ginger, turmeric, nuts, seeds and oily fish. For the...
In clinic I often meet perimenopausal women who have shoulder or elbow pain and restriction, such as frozen shoulder. I had bursitis and tendonitis in my shoulder 3 years ago. It was painful and scary, disrupting my sleep and restricting my movement. Like many of...
What is flaxseed? Flaxseed or linseed is a small seed that originated in the Middle East. The active compounds in flaxseed are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), fibre and ligans and between them they have some powerful actions. They are anti-inflammatory, they have...
Sunshine! it has been lovely to see the sun this week, despite it still being quite chilly. The sun and blue sky lift our mood and that is much needed at the moment and it also enables our bodies to produce vitamin D. Whilst enjoying a few minutes in the garden I...
A warm, practical resource to help you:
• Nourish your body without pressure or perfection
• Feel more balanced and energised
• Enjoy food again
• Build habits that actually fit into your life