 I love eggnog but I haven’t had it for ages because of its super high sugar content and the dairy which I can't tolerate. But now, with so many options for non-dairy milk, and ways to reduce the sugar content, I’ve created this lovely healthy(er) recipe (let’s face it, it’s never going to be a super food, but at Christmas, why not!). So here you go, Healthi-er Egg Nog!
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 Often referred to as the “king of oils,” Frankincense promotes feelings of peace and overall wellness when used aromatically, whilst providing many health benefits when taken internally or used topically.
 We’ve all done it, and we’ll all do it again no doubt… but there are definitely ways to lessen the effects of a night out. Discover the ways to reduce the effects of Christmas festivities, but still have fun!
 With the weather turning in the UK, with it comes the bugs and lurgies! I thought it might be a good time to share some of the things that we can all do to help boost our immune systems, both in general and when we are hit by a lurgy or some description.
 Most of us have habits, don't we? I've had many. I used to use sweets as my emotional crutch. Jelly sweets to be precise and I could polish off a large bag before anyone else had opened theirs. They didn't even touch the sides, I didn't taste them, I would just plough my way through until they'd gone, and not just one bag. When did I do it? When I was feeling stressed or unhappy. And for that short moment, I felt better.
 So unsurprisingly, this was the topic that was chosen by an overwhelming majority in one of my recent groups when I ran a poll, so I decided to turn it into a blog post too, so more people could benefit from it…
Often we make great choices at home, or even when at work, because we are making things ourselves. But eating out is a different ball game as you can't quite be sure what is in things (and who wants to be the person asking the waiter for the ingredients list and nutrient breakdown for each dish!) So with that in mind, here are some tips for making better choices when going out:  In Part 1 we looked at what can go wrong in the gut, and some of the causes. In Part 2 we'll look at some practical ways to improve your gut health.
Probiotics and Prebiotics – what are they? This area of gut health is probably one of the most exciting to arise in recent years, and the research into it is ongoing. There is so much we don’t know about the gut, its microbiota, its link to the brain and the rest of the body, and how it impacts on the rest of our health, but big steps are being taken all of the time to help us to understand this fascinating area more thoroughly. Gut Health Part 1: Why the gut is SO important, and how to determine a healthy (and unhealthy) gut30/3/2017  Hippocrates said that “all disease begins in the gut. Whilst this isn’t 100% true (think of genetic disorders), I do believe that it is almost correct. I have a very big interest in gut health in my work, not least because I suffered with problems for many years myself, but also because I am yet to see a client who comes to see me who hasn’t got gut health issues to some extent (even if they are blissfully unaware of them!).
 I know, I know, I talk about this A LOT! My clients will vouch for this but it’s with good reason. Why? Because it is so fundamental to how we feel! It’s fundamental to good health and without it we can’t be truly healthy. And when we understand the concept, and start to make changes to the way we eat, and drink (!), we feel SO much better. Add to this the fact that we naturally lose excess weight, the healthy way. Our body loves us for it!
 Hangovers.... We've pretty much all had them. And a bit like child birth, despite knowing how painful they can be, we seem to conveniently forget when the next big night out comes along....
But why do hangovers happen? In a nutshell, and without getting too technical, it's all to do with the overload on your liver, and it’s capacity to detoxify the alcohol. So, anything you can do to support it and reduce the load will help to reduce the horrific morning after symptoms...a throbbing head, sickness/nausea...low mood...and so on. Here are some tips on things you can do to reduce the symptoms…  If you've been following me at all, you'll probably have guessed that I LOVE pancakes! When I became gluten free, I was gutted that I couldn't eat them any more. I'm not someone who just has pancakes on shrove Tuesday, I have them weekly!
 It is estimated that a huge % of the UK population are deficient in Vitamin D. It is also estimated that the pandemic of Vitamin D deficiency affects one billion people worldwide and is getting worse but no-one is entirely sure as to why. There are various theories including the fact that we are spending more time indoors and when we do go outside into the sun, we are slathering ourselves in sunscreen. Whatever the reason, there are things that we can do to help raise our levels.
 Making the perfect smoothie is a bit of an art form. I have to admit I’ve created quite a few disastrous concoctions over the years but I think recently I’ve got it think I've nailed it, less sludge and more smooth-ie. Here are some of my tips on making killer smoothies every single time:
 Since announcing my new gentle 7 Day Body Reset programme I've been asked by a few people how they know if they'd benefit from doing this, or any other, cleanse. The answer is simple: most people, (unless you are uber healthy pretty much all of the time), will benefit to some degree.
 This simple tip can help your body’s natural detox process, aid your digestion, improve your skin, and boost your metabolism and energy levels!
Our bodies are bombarded with toxins all day long… from the environment, from chemicals in our shampoos and body lotions, from the food we eat, from the air we breathe… Don’t get me wrong, the body does an amazing job of getting rid of these toxins to help us to stay healthy. After all, that’s all our body wants to do, keep us in optimum health.
 Energy balls are a staple in my fridge, they’re brilliant for a post workout protein hit, but also great if you fancy something sweet but want to be good! I usually make mine with cacao powder but I fancied a change from the chocolatey flavour so decided to experiment. Usually when I experiment it might take me at least two goes to get consistency right, but with these they were spot on first time!  We all know the drill… 2 litres a day of the crystal clear stuff, but how many people actually drink that much pure water every day? Unfortunately many of us forego pure water in place of other liquids including tea, coffee, squash, fizzy drinks… (All diuretics meaning they drain water from our bodies)… Of course, our daily needs alter according to many factors including how active we are and what the weather decides to do that day. Therefore 2 litres is only ever a guide. And some studies suggest that we should actually be aiming for a minimum of 3 litres a day! This new programme starting on September 20th in Walton on Thames is a combination of nutrition education and coaching support during which you can achieve outstanding results in just six weeks!
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