Author Archives: Emmanuelle

Although a fruit, courgettes are known as vegetables and are part of the Cucurbitaceae plant family. They are a type of squash & are loaded with water, making them low in calories. They contain vitamin (A, Bs & especially C,…
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  These bright & crunchy root vegetables are part of the Brassica cruciferous family & come in various colours, the most well-known being bright red. They are cousins of the white daikon (mooli) used in Asian cuisine (& also delicious!…
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I don’t know about you but I absolutely love pears. When properly ripe, they are such a delicious, sweet & lovely taste. They also happen to be very healthy. Like apples, they come in many variety so it is up…
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Quinoa is the seed of a plant very high in nutrients. Despite not being technically a grain, it is still categorised as a wholegrain food. It is a good source of antioxidants & minerals (manganese, copper, iron, folate, phosphorous, magnesium,…
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  Ok, we are nearly at the end of the season so rush to get them! Figs are nutrient-rich fruits & are just delicious when nicely ripe. They are high in fibre (prebiotic source), copper, vitamin B6, A & C,…
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  As I have written in previous blogs, our microbiome is crucial to both our physical and our mental health. The communities of microorganisms that constitute our microbiome determine key aspects of our health and wellbeing by modulating and balancing…
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  If you want to increase your intakes of leafy greens, why not think about watercress? Watercress is an aquatic vegetable that has a strong peppery flavour & is a great addition to our diet. It belongs to the cruciferous…
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  Summer brings the possibility of many wonderful fruits but for us living in London where the Wimbledon Tennis Championship takes place yearly, it is time for strawberries! And June is the perfect month for them. These lovely small, red…
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  As you will have noticed from my social media posts, I am a big fan of lentils. They are easy to prepare and are a nutrient-dense, cheap and healthy addition to any dish. They are a rich source of…
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  Many of you will know that music is a big part of my life. One of the things I really love about living in London is that there are so many live concerts on offer, every day, of every…
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