Roasted Root Vegetables

There’s nothing like a roasted root veggies dish. They’re very nutritious and they have plenty of vitamin A and C to keep your immune system strong. Here is an easy recipe for a roasted vegetables dish, that I include in my 5-Day Detox as a side dish to be served alongside any meal. Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 sweet potato, peeled 4 carrots, peeled or scrubbed 3 [...]

By |2022-10-31T13:05:34+00:00October 31, 2022|Nutrition, Recipes|0 Comments

Leek and sweet potato soup

This is a super tasty soup, with great texture, perfect for the cooler autumn evenings. And it is quite filling, too! Sweet potatoes are a superfood, full of some antioxidants such as beta-carotene and anthocyanins, that are associated with good health and longevity. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 onion, diced 2 leeks, sliced 3 medium sweet potatoes, cubed 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 litre vegetable stock [...]

By |2022-10-31T16:37:51+00:00October 31, 2022|Nutrition, Recipes|0 Comments

Baked Apples or Pears

Are you looking to stay healthy this autumn? Apples contain loads of fibre, so that they can help your heart stay healthy. Fibre also makes you feel fuller for longer, so you’ll be less likely to give in to cravings for sweets, during this time of the year when we tend to get those cravings! You can eat them on their own, cut into chunks [...]

By |2022-10-31T12:51:13+00:00October 31, 2022|Nutrition, Recipes|0 Comments

Is coffee good or bad for you?

It depends! The reality is that it depends on your metabolism, on the amount you take, the time of the day… there isn’t a single valid answer! Not everybody processes caffeine in the same way. Some people process it faster, but for other people it remains in the nervous system for many more hours. Moreover, the way our body metabolises coffee changes as we age. [...]

By |2022-09-21T17:44:33+00:00September 21, 2022|Nutrition, Sleep|0 Comments

Raspberry mousse

This is a lovely sweet treat that I include in the recipe book for my 5-Day Detox in case you have a sugar craving (as we avoid having sweets during the detox). It contains natural ingredients, it’s very easy to make and it will satisfy your sweet tooth! Serves 4 Ingredients: 250 gr frozen raspberries 140 gr raw cashews 120 ml full-fat canned coconut milk [...]

By |2022-10-31T12:29:07+00:00April 29, 2022|Nutrition, Recipes|0 Comments

Why you shouldn’t worry about what you eat this Christmas

It’s nearly Christmas! And, while it is a wonderful time of the year to spend time with the family, some people dread the large meals and what it will mean in terms of feeling bloated, eating too much sugar and drinking too much - and if they will fit in their jeans in January! Here’s my take on why you should not worry about eating [...]

By |2022-10-31T12:25:40+00:00December 20, 2021|Nutrition|0 Comments

Kale & fruit smoothie with chia seeds

Ingredients: 1 bunch of raw kale 2 pears 1 orange 1 tbp of chia seeds 200 ml of oat milk Method: Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. I made this smoothie with raw kale, pear and orange, but you can add your favourite fruits. Berries are a great option. If you’re tight on time, you can buy frozen [...]

By |2022-10-31T12:26:37+00:00November 29, 2021|Nutrition, Recipes|0 Comments

Boost your health with green smoothies

Anna (not her real name) suffered constant headaches. She couldn’t concentrate or work properly. She didn’t sleep well and was very often in pain. She had been at the doctor and been given iron supplements. This helped for a while, but not enough. . She ate a healthy diet of vegetables, whole grains, nuts and fruit. But after a coaching session or two with me, [...]

By |2021-12-21T15:12:44+00:00November 29, 2021|Nutrition|0 Comments

Did you know that 70% of your immune system is in your gut?

And do you know that we have many more bacterial cells than human cells? This means that, in a way, we are more bacteria than human! (although not in terms of weight).Our microbiome, which resides mainly in our gut, has a huge impact on overall health and our immunity. Certain bacteria thrive with certain kind of foods, such as complex, unrefined carbohydrates found in most [...]

By |2022-07-10T17:59:38+00:00June 17, 2021|Nutrition|0 Comments
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