'A brain food bowl to maintain energy and boost mood' Good for: Energy production Brain function Sugar balance Aids digestion and can help inflammation Improves functioning of the nervous system Omega 3 relieves depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, hyperactivity and autism Improves sleep Hormone balance Serves 2 Ingredients: 100g cooked Brown or wild rice at room …
Rejuvenating turmeric & lentil curry
‘A soothing, immunity boosting dish that which helps to tackle stress and replenish a tired mind and body’ Good for: Energy Production Fat metabolism Brain and nervous system Anti stress hormones Balancing sex hormones Natural anti depressant Ingredients: 1 tbsp. Coconut oil for frying * 200g red lentils rinsed* 2 tsp. dried or 1.5 …
Wild duck & creamy peppercorn sauce
I avoid eating meat that isn't local and seasonal. This cuts down my consumption whilst being far more environmentally friendly. I admit I'm not the biggest lover of meat so eating quality over quantity is an easy concept for me. However, the meat I do enjoy is wild duck and venison. So autumn is the …
Black Bean & Blueberry Brownies
I discovered this recipe when I did a presentation and demo with Hodmedods in Devon. I also tested out the Hemsley & Hemsley version. Here I've made a few changes to create a sticky and dairy free version with toasted nuts and a simple method. This recipe is by no means going to make you …
Summer Ceviche
Ceviche is a seafood dish originating from Latin America and involves curing the seafood in citrus juices. In Mexico each family recipe varied in fish type and spice. In this country it works really well with mackerel which is a highly nutritious and sustainable fish. It really feels like summer when we head to the beach …
Wild Garlic Pesto
Every Spring we move back into our outside home. Living in caravans we spend a lot of our time cooking on fires outside and using as much natural, free food as we can. Living a semi outdoor lifestyle is made all the more exciting when the wild garlic starts appearing in abundance in woodlands and along road sides. With …
Manage PMS naturally
I have since recorded and studied my own experiences and applied nutritional knowledge, research and experimentation (and to my boyfriends relief) can now happily manage and avoid PMS for good! When I used to be on the pill I would think nothing of getting my period. I would happily strut about my normal, everyday life, …
Natural Beauty
Where you can, try to buy organic so you eliminate the negative influence of toxins and chemicals that will promote the damage casued by free radicals leading to premature ageing and disease They say beauty is only skin deep. Well actually it's much deeper than that. Flicking through a popular magazine at a friend's house I couldn't believe the …
Label free life
Over the years of working with both mental health and nutrition, labelling has often raised its ugly head. In mental health a diagnosis can be a helpful thing that provides comfort and a method of treatment. In other circumstances labelling can be self-limiting, discriminating and oppressive. After studying nutrition and life coaching, the detrimental effects of …
7 ways to de-stress everyday
Everyday stress in common place in our society. But over time this can have a detrimental effect to our health and even shave years off our life. Life is not a constant state of calm and no matter who we are we experience stressful situations throughout our lives in different forms. We can not change that, but …