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Healthi-er Eggnog Recipe

1/12/2017

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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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Essential Oil of the Month - Frankincense Oil

28/11/2017

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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. 

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Tips for the morning after the night before...

28/11/2017

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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! 

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RECIPE: Veggie Kubba Hamuth (Aka Chickpea Stew)

6/11/2017

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This is my vegetarian creation based on one of my absolute favourite Iraqi dishes).... 

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My Top Tips for Boosting Your Immune System

23/10/2017

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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.

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The Truth Behind Emotional Eating

27/9/2017

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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.

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Eating Out the Low GL Way...

15/5/2017

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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:

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Gut Health Part 2: How to improve your own Gut Health

30/3/2017

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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.

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Gut Health Part 1: Why the gut is SO important, and how to determine a healthy (and unhealthy) gut

30/3/2017

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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!).

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Why is Blood Sugar Balance SO Important?

6/1/2017

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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! 

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10 Tips for Staving off the Dreaded Hangover!

13/12/2016

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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…

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Chocolate & Banana Pancakes (Gluten & Dairy Free)

8/12/2016

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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! 

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Why do so many of us lack Vitamin D?

14/11/2016

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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.

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5 Tips for Making the Perfect Smoothie!

28/10/2016

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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:

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How do I know if I need to detox / cleanse?

21/10/2016

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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.

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How to Boost Your Metabolism and Help Your Body Detox with One Simple Trick

4/10/2016

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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. ​

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How to Break the Cycle - the Power of the Body Reset

30/9/2016

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Cleansing or detoxing has become very popular over the last decade or so as people discover the health benefits that it can offer including improved energy, weight loss and  improved sleep to name a few. But did you know that the practice of detoxing is nothing new and actually dates back thousands of years to the ancient practice of Ayurveda and beyond. 

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No Bake Oaty Energy Balls

4/9/2016

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​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!
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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!


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Are you drinking enough water? Ideas to increase your intake

2/9/2016

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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!

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New Health & Body Booster Programme for September!

2/9/2016

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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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Lebanese style hummus

20/7/2016

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I LOVE hummus. With an Arabic father, and having been brought up on it, it would be hard not to. And these days you can get hummus everywhere. But here’s the thing… not all hummus is created equal, and if you’ve only ever tasted shop bought varieties, and haven’t tried the real thing, you are missing out!  Full of fibre, healthy fat, immune boosting garlic and alkalizing lemons, it's a brilliant food to make and keep in the fridge. 
​There are so many varieties of hummus, some made with garlic, some without, some with added spices, others not. But in my humble opinion, the ‘hummus de la hummus’ is the Lebanese version.

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Moroccan style Quinoa

24/5/2016

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Quinoa is a one of my favourite grains, I use it all the time in soups, stews, in place of rice and pasta. I consider it a bit of a super grain as it doesn't have any allergens, is  high in protein and fibre. But... just plain boiled it can be, well let's just say... tasteless! ​ (See my post about quinoa to learn all of its wonderful benefits.) 

But it doesn't have to be! It's really easy to 'jeuge' it up. You can simply just add some vegetable bouillon into the cooking water to give it a vegetable stock flavour, but this Moroccan style dish takes less than 5 minutes to prep and gives it a whole lot more taste. 

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Turmeric... Super Spice!

13/5/2016

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​If you’re interested in health and nutrition (and let’s face it, you wouldn’t be on my blog if you weren’t just a little bit), you have no doubt noticed a lot more mentions, recipes and articles about turmeric.  As the medicinal and healing properties of this wonder spice are re-discovered (I say RE-discovered because the amazing benefits of turmeric have been known by naturopaths for thousands of years) it is only fairly recently that science has started to also appreciate its enormous and wide-ranging health benefits. 

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Simple Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding

14/3/2016

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Delicious and extremely healthy, chia seed pudding is such a quick and healthy breakfast option. It's packed with protein, omega 3 fatty acids, anti-oxidants, fibre, vitamin E and B complex,  and actually more and lots of minerals including calcium and magnesium. In fact, there's more calcium in chia seeds than milk! And because of the magnesium content, it is more easily absorbed too....

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Nice 'n' healthy pancakes

9/2/2016

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Well it wouldn't be right not to share a healthy pancake recipe on Shrove Tuesday!  This one is as close as I've been able to find to the real McCoy. But because it's using oats instead of wheat flour, more people tend to be able to tolerate it, and it's much lower on the GL scale (i.e. its affect on blood sugar). 

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