‘Toffee Crisp’ Protein Thickshake

A healthy chocolate smoothie that tastes like a Toffee Crisp? You must be joking! That's pretty much what I hear from my friends when I dare to tell them that such a creation exists! Yet this smoo...

Roast Aubergine and Basil Pizza

I think I'm obsessed with pesto. It's the ubiquitous deli spread that instantly makes everything taste amazing. And the best thing is that it's so easy to make at home and playing around with different ingr...

Detoxification for Beauty

Beauty Tip: One of the very best supplements for boosting liver detox is Milk Thistle, which is completely natural and easily available in health food shops. Its potent ingredient, Silymarin, helps to boost the...

Fashion Pick: Stella & Dot Visionary Bracelet

Cute, colourful and sparkly? Check! This Visionary Bracelet from Stella & Dot ticks all the right boxes for a great piece of fun summer arm candy, but it's not just a normal bracelet, oh no. It was c...

The Importance of Fat

  Throughout my training as a nutritional therapist, the necessity of the right type of fats in the diet was consistently emphasised, and many clients I've worked with have shown classic symptoms o...

Fruit and Vegetables

  There's no need to go out and buy all of these ingredients, but it's to get an idea of the foods to stock most regularly in your fridge and pantry.   Fruit:   Organic fruit is ...

The Full Facts on Fibre

    The word ‘fibre’ frequently appears on cereal boxes and other packaged foods, yet many of us do not realise the importance of fibre in our diets for long-term health, weight control and ...

Nuts, Seeds and Nut Butters

  Nuts and Seeds These should be unsalted and raw, not roasted. It's best to store them in the fridge as this prevents rancidity and increases their shelf-life. Aim to soak small quantities for at le...

Gluten-Free Grains and Flours

Gluten-Free Grains: Oats (Preferably certified gluten-free) Oat groats Millet flakes Buckwheat flakes Buckwheat groats Quinoa and Quinoa Flakes Bulgar wheat Brown rice Wild rice Gluten-free Oat ca...