When I was about 8, in reference to my grandparents, I said something along the lines of “they are in their 50s they are really lucky to be alive”; which entertained my parents and grandparents no end. Late in February I will turn fifty. The reality…
Continuing with my love of supporting small independents this Christmas, I have put together a hand picked list of small businesses whose collections I can personally recommend for their skincare and lifestyle products. Fabulous gifts for your friends and family or even yourself. Tropic Skin Care In my…
I love the concept of supporting small business when shopping for Christmas, no less so this year when many small independents have been suffering the effects of being forced to close their doors. So, I thought I would put together a hand picked list of small…
Are you curious about the benefits of a plant-based diet? Would you be willing to take part in a real-world research study? Research you can do from the comfort of your own home! London South Bank University are looking for healthy volunteers to join a…
In the food pyramid for brain health I have created for my Food for Thought programme, I include 3 different groups of vegetables: 🥦 sulphurous 🥬 green leafy 🌈 coloured The diversity challenge is to include a set number from each group over the period of a…
A group of 111 women were all asked to eat 9 portions of fruit and vegetables every day for two weeks. Half of the group were asked to eat a wide range of fruits and vegetables, while the other half term asked to eat a…
I´ve had a challenging year, I think all of us have, and there have been times where I don’t mind admitting, the anxiety, fear and low mood have appeared. Most of the clients I speak to experience these symptoms. What is going on? Yes, it…
“I eat a healthy diet” is often what people tell me “but is it the right diet for you” is always my response (sometimes a silent response!) You see, often people are describing their health issues to me at the same time,…
I have just come back from a IFE an International Food trade show in London. Visiting the “healthy & wellness” section highlighted one of my big complaint with parts of the health food market. Foods may be free of gluten, dairy and refined sugar. But…
How are those New Years Resolutions going? Let me guess, you are going to get stronger, be leaner and feel healthier. You are going to be completely transformed by spring. And then, well life gets in the way and you fall back into your old…
