Boost your Digestion for Better Health & Wellbeing
Our digestion doesn’t only happen in our stomach. Our digestive tract starts in our mouth and ends in our rectum where we excrete waste. As such the act of digestion is a long process, dependent on the proper functioning… Read More
‘What to eat!’ series – Leeks #25
At the moment, I am getting a lot of leeks on my weekly fruits and vegetables organic box delivery. Leeks are very versatile but what are they good for? Like onions, garlic, shallots and chives, leeks are from the… Read More
Comment Stimuler votre Nerf Vague et Réduire votre Stress
Qu'est-ce que le stress et que se passe-t-il lorsque nous sommes stressés ? Le stress est une réaction naturelle de survie destinée à nous protéger en cas de danger. Lorsque nous sommes confrontés à un événement stressant, notre axe HPA… Read More
How To Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve And Reduce Stress
What is stress and what happens when we are stressed? Stress is a natural survival reaction designed to protect us in case of danger. When we are confronted with a stressful event, our HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis is activated causing a… Read More
Comment Prendre Soin de Vous pour Réduire votre Stress et Améliorer votre Vie
Vous courez tout le temps? Vous vous sentez épuisé face à une longue liste de choses à faire? Le temps file et vous n'avez jamais une minute pour faire ce que vous voulez et aimez? Si cela vous ressemble,… Read More
Self-Care Strategies to Reduce your Stress & Improve your Life
Are you running around all the time? Are you feeling drained because of your long “to do” list? Is time slipping past you and you never have a minute to do what you want and like? If that sounds… Read More
‘What to eat!’ series – Parsnips #24
Parsnip is a root vegetable that I love adding to heart-warming stew or soups at this time of year. It presents as a long cream-coloured root and has a strong, sweet and nutty flavour. It is a source of… Read More
‘What to eat!’ series – Bananas #23
Recently a friend asked me if it was ok to eat bananas. So here is a bit more info about them. We can find bananas everywhere these days, but they originally come from Southeast Asia. They vary in colour… Read More
Warning! Eliminate Processed Foods for Strong Gut & Mental Health
It is important to understand how food either helps or hinders us. Research confirms that consuming ultra-processed food (UPF) damages our gut microbiome and as such our physical and mental health. As discussed in previous blogs, our gut microbiome… Read More
‘What to eat!’ series – Aubergines #22
Aubergines are part of the nightshade family of plants, as are tomatoes, peppers & potatoes. They are also called eggplants or brinjal in certain regions of the world. Like tomatoes, they are in fact a fruit but most of us… Read More
