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We work with people who would like to feel better and take more control of their health. We provide support, encouragement and practical advice to help you make real and permanent changes to improve your health and keep it on track. If you would like to have more energy, feel less stressed and prioritise your health without compromising your enjoyment of food then get in touch.
The Power of Peas
Continuing with our theme of good seasonal foods, green peas are a must. They are high in protein, so can be a great choice for vegetarians and vegans. 100 g of green peas have just 81 calories so they can also be good for weight loss. The pea pods are a good source of folic […]
Healthy Seasonal Recipes – Wonderful Watercress
Watercress is in season now and has many health benefits as well as its distinctive peppery taste and crunchy texture. Low in calories but high in fibre, nutrients and antioxidants it is useful for weight management. Watercress is good for the heart- it is rich in nitrates that regulate blood pressure. It also has a […]
Health Benefits of Peppers and Chillies
Capsaicin is the active ingredient responsible for the spiciness of peppers. The more capsaicin it contains, the hotter it is. It is in all members of the capsicum family (peppers) and is found in abundance in jalapeno, cayenne and chilli peppers. Capsaicin has no calories but numerous health benefits. Using spices is a great way […]
Staying Healthy in Lockdown
In our last post we talked about what to do to stay healthy in lockdown. In this post we tackle the things that you should try not to do in order to support your physical and mental health. Try not to: Use alcohol to de-stress. You probably had some boundaries around booze before, so decide […]
Eating Healthily During and After Lockdown
Lockdown has been challenging. We have had to review so many of our fundamental habits and think about what is important to us.In terms of how we eat and drink we have had to think more about our meals, shopping and cooking. Eating is now almost exclusively at home and in our control but it […]
Immune Boosting Foods
Continuing with our theme of immune boosting foods, oats, barley, yeast, seaweed, algae and some mushrooms (reishi, shitake and maitake), are very helpful. They are a source of beta glucans which are an immune primer. We cannot make them in our own body, so it is important to eat foods that contain them. Beta glucans […]
A few tasty ways to include berries in your diet
Iced Berry Shake (serves 1)Ingredients25g full fat live Greek yoghurt75ml semi skimmed milk40g frozen mixed berries such as strawberries and blueberries½ banana (about 50g peeled weight) roughly chopped1 tbsp jumbo porridge oats5g ground almonds2 tbsp cold water and ice cubes MethodPut all the ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth. Add more water if […]
The Power of Berries
We have been looking at foods that punch above their weight and berries really do this. Plus they are in season at the moment. Apart from being delicious, all the deep coloured berries including strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and blackcurrants have major health benefits. They have good levels of fibre and their sugar content is […]
Another reason to eat your greens
Green leafy veg and immunity Green leafy veg are good sources of beta-carotene which is a powerful antioxidant that can reduce inflammation and boost immune function by increasing disease-fighting cells in the body. Other excellent sources include sweet potatoes and carrots. Vitamins C and E: Vitamins C and E are antioxidants that help to destroy […]
Are you getting enough sleep?
The benefits of sleep are more than just avoiding feeling tired. Sleep: • Maximises melatonin which has antioxidant and protective effects in your body • Increases the amount of nutrients taken up from digestion• Allows time for healing and regeneration of your cells. • Helps your emotional balance and allows consolidation of factual memories • […]
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