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Salmon & pea salad with a creamy dill dressing
I've adapted this version of a salmon & pea salad with a creamy dill dressing from a Waitrose recipe. It's basically the much loved combination of fish, potatoes and peas, with a twist. Most of...
Easy sweet potato and pea dosa
This delicious sweet potato and pea dosa is a delicious pancake made with chickpea flour that's easy to make and packed with nutrients 🙂 (Adapted from an Anna Jones recipe) 2/3 sweet potatoes 200g...
How being organised can reduce stress
Being organised can reduce stress, so it's definitely a quality worth cultivating if you find yourself frequently feeling overwhelmed. Getting organised gives us a sense of satisfaction that perhaps...
Delicious guilt-free chocolate mousse
We all need a treat right now and a delicious and guilt-free chocolate mousse ticks all the boxes. This nutrient packed dessert will give you a little energy and mood boost, which many of us need at...
My grief coaching and mentoring interview
I wanted to share a segment of the 'In Practice' article written about me in the January 2021 edition of IHCAN magazine. (IHCAN stands for Integrative Healthcare and Applied Nutrition.) In the...
Are you a highly sensitive person?
Many people consider themselves to be sensitive to some degree but being HIGHLY sensitive is something that is true of only 15 – 20% of the population. Highly sensitive people – or HSP’s –...
Delicious Cherry and Strawberry Jam
. This cherry and strawberry chia jam is so easy to make. It’s perfect if you've got a lot of fruit that's just about to go slightly soft and it's SO much healthier than normal...
Roast veg, halloumi, pecans and beans in a honey dressing
A great mid week recipe which contains four portions of veg and good sources of protein from the beans, nuts and halloumi. Any leftovers are great cold for lunch the next day. An easy healthy...
Simple healthy pizza
This is my healthy take on pizza... Super simple and quick to make! Serves 4 150g chickpea flour 250ml water Tin of tomatoes 2 red onions 2 cloves garlic 2 red peppers Rocket Optional: Goats cheese...
The best “healthy” hot chocolate
Could this be the best healthy hot chocolate ever? This drink is a nutrient packed treat... Raw organic cacao apparently has 40 times the antioxidants that blueberries do! It's also a good source...
Lilys Cauliflower and Apricot Dahl
As the nights draw in and it gets colder, this easy to make dahl is both comforting and very nutritious. Cauliflower is high in B vitamins, antioxidants and fibre and dried apricots are a good...
Health and wellbeing during bereavement
When someone you love dies, your whole world can be turned upside down and you may even question everything you formerly believed in. What seemed important before your loss may no longer feel like a...
9 food cravings and what they say about your emotions
The following article by Dr Deena Minich on the Mind Body Green website presents an interesting view… Rather than expressing our emotions, we sometimes stuff them down with food which our bodies...
Thinking of going vegan?
Ethical and environmental considerations aside, I think a vegan diet can also be beneficial from a health perspective, provided you know what you're doing. However, it doesn't suit everyone and you...
Not Chicken Soup – Anna Jones
I love this recipe from The Modern Cooks Year by Anna Jones and I make it a lot. It always feels comforting and restorative and is particularly great if you're under the weather, had a bad day or...
Why choose natural skincare
As a Nutritional Therapist, I often find there is more awareness regarding the benefits of a natural and organic diet than there is of the benefits of natural and organic skincare. Most people know...
Why do we feel hungrier in Winter?
It’s very common to feel hungrier at this time of year and there are very good reasons as to why. The colder weather leads to a drop in our body temperature, which means our appetites get stimulated...
Wellbeing Coaching
Wellbeing Coaching As some of you will know, I’ve been working hard recently to complete my ILM Accredited Wellbeing Coaching training and I’m very pleased to say that not only am I now qualified...
Warming Winter Turmeric Latte
On a recent visit to Deliciously Ella's cafe, The Mae Deli, I tried the most delicious Turmeric Latte. It ticked so many boxes - it was warming, comforting, reviving and healthy too. Known as the...