Foods for Immune Function Our immune systems are very complex, and are being constantly barraged by stimuli from within our bodies and from the outside world. The state of our immune system is directly impacted by our emotions, stress levels, restful and adequate sleep, lifestyle, exercise and diet. To keep our immune system running at Continue reading
1 egg A few asparagus spears 65g Couscous (gluten free from Clearspring) 1 tomato 1/2 avocado 1/2 red pepper 2 tsp capers chopped black olives olive oil apple cider vinegar herbs such as parsley, coriander and basil Today I was hungry and in a rush and felt like I had such a random rabble of Continue reading
Sometimes the changing season brings the challenge of what to eat. Gone are the long salad days of summer, it’s way too cold for cucumber and lettuce but you still want something light and healthy that will also fill you up. Try these two salads for a nice healthy autumn lunch full of flavour and Continue reading
In the news this week: millions of people who take heartburn medications are at higher risk from early death. Research is showing that taking proton-pump inhibitor medications (PPIs) are really not doing us any good in the long run. These medications include prescriptions you would have had from your GP, Omeprazol being the most common Continue reading
It’s nearly summertime… which must mean it’s time for students to be inside studying frantically for A-Levels and university exams while the sun shines on everybody else. This can be such a stressful time of year for students. It’s so easy not to look after yourself when you are frantically studying and revising, and a recent Continue reading
Are you suffering from seasonal allergies? You’re not alone. Hay fever is now believed to affect over 400 million people worldwide, mostly in Western countries[1]. Many scientific studies have found an association between what we are eating and the severity of hay fever symptoms. The good news is that they have found a link between dietary antioxidant Continue reading
As we trudge through the mud and rain into February I thought I would offer you a bright and nourishing winter warmer in the shape of this delicious and mild roast tomato and coconut curry. The lovely colourful peppers and tomatoes are carotene rich vegetables. Beta carotene stimulates immune response by enhancing the function of Continue reading
Not only is this a healthy and tasty quick supper to make, it’s also fun to get the spiraliser out for it’s monthly kitchen duties. If you don’t have a spiraliser, grate the courgettes down lengthways across the large holes of the grater to make long strips. This is based on a Lindsay Bareham recipe I Continue reading
I often hear clients saying it is hard to make a healthy quick supper after a long day at work, especially for one person. Here is the first in a series of very speedy, very tasty meals for one, that can of course be adapted for more people. The only thing you need to Continue reading
I was fortunate enough to celebrate yesterday with my very hard working cousin who had received some (well deserved) outstanding A-level results. I have been reflecting on what it was like to be finishing school, all of the changes and uncertainty, and perhaps fear, of what lay ahead. I wish I had the knowledge then Continue reading
