What to do if you suspect you or your child has a Strep A infection
Strep A is a bacterial infection which is usually mild in children but can potentially become very serious. There have been some alarming deaths recently…
Sweet & Smoky Roasted Nuts
Who else absolutely loves the combination of rosemary and smoked paprika? Combine these wonderful culinary herbs with nuts and roast them to make a wonderful…
Why soaking beans, grains, seeds & nuts can make them more nutritious
Beans, grains, wholemeal flour, nuts and seeds are powerhouses of nutrition. They are a wonderful source of protein and micronutrients, but if you rely on…
Queen Chickpea Red Pesto Salad
This chickpea salad recipe is incredibly delicious, nutritious and filling. It’s my “go-to” all-in-one salad when I cook for my plant-based friends, and it’s also…
Nutrition tips to help support your asthma
You’ll certainly know how stressful asthma can be if you or a family member suffers from it. Watching someone close to you struggling to breathe…
Chicken, Mushroom & Wild Rice Risotto
This wonderful chicken and mushroom risotto makes a delicious and comforting family meal. It’s a great all-in-one recipe to cook up when you feel run…
Supercharged Tomato Pasta Sauce
If you have fussy eaters, here’s a super-star recipe! This smooth pasta sauce packs a hidden punch with seven vegetables blended inside, as well as…
How can vitamin D deficiency affect your mental health?
Most of us are familiar with vitamin D – also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’ – and its importance for our bones and immunity. But…
Cosy Pea & Watercress Soup
We love the vibrant green of this soup! It is perfectly warming and nourishing on chilly days, and is brought to life with a hint…
Resistant starch – the secret to enjoying white carbs without feeling guilty
We are often told that potatoes, pasta and rice are the demon white carbs that we need to cut back on if we want to…
Berry Scary Porridge
This is a fun, spooky Halloween breakfast recipe with yummy berries and a tahini ghost! This creamy, filling and delicious porridge is not just for…
How to beat the bloat this autumn
Who finds their tummy bloats more during the autumn and winter months? With a change of season usually comes a change in diet choices, which…
Cheesy Pumpkin Monster Waffles
Children will love these fun Monster Waffles for Halloween – let their imaginations run wild creating silly veggie faces! These are very cheesy waffles with…
My top tips to prepare your body for menopause
If you’re in your forties and heading towards menopause, I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re a bit worried – but there is no need to…
Apple & Goat’s Cheese Salad
Here is a delicious salad with rich peppery rocket featuring crisp juicy eating apples, with a lovely apple dressing. This salad is taken to another level…
How to win against winter bugs with Vitamin D
As we head towards the cold and flu season, I’m sure like me, you do everything you can to stay away from catching a nasty…
Sticky Apple Chicken
Here is a simple wonderful chicken and potato tray bake that makes a winning family dinner! Simple seasonal apple butter lends a fantastic natural sweetness…
Why cold water swimming is so good for you
It’s called ‘wild swimming” but if the thought of jumping into a cold lake fills you with dread, you’re not alone and you’re certainly not…
Tangy Apple Slaw
The tangy Asian flavours in this red cabbage slaw recipe are balanced by the sweetness of fresh, seasonal apples. The dressing for this coleslaw, which…
How to manage cradle cap naturally
Does anyone in your family persistently suffer from a yellow crusty scalp known as cradle cap? Even though this skin condition is harmless, cradle cap…