On entend souvent parler de l'importance d'avoir un bon petit-déjeuner. Mais pourquoi est-ce si important? Bienfaits d'un bon petit déjeuner Un bon petit déjeuner : nous donne les nutriments essentiels, les vitamines et les minéraux dont nous avons besoin… Read More
‘What to eat!’ series – #21 Kefir
What is kefir? Some of you may not know it. Kefir is a fermented milk drink (usually cow’s, sheep’s or goat’s milk) where kefir grains - a starter culture of yeast & lactic acid - are added to milk. Over… Read More
Exercice, Endorphines et Bien-être
Si vous n'en avez pas déjà, la fin de l'été est un bon moment pour commencer une routine d'exercice avant le début des mois "plus sombres" où il est souvent plus difficile de le faire. C'est une merveilleuse façon… Read More
Exercise, Endorphins & Wellbeing
If you do not have one already, the end of summer is a good time to start an exercise routine before the start of the “darker” months when it is often more difficult to do so. It is a… Read More
‘What to eat!’ series – #20 Tomatoes
This is the time of the year to enjoy this wonderful fruit (yes, it is a fruit despite being generally considered and cooked as a vegetable) at its best. Summer conveys images of juicy, sweet & colourful (red, orange,… Read More
‘What to eat!’ series – #19 Peaches
One of the things I really enjoy about the summer is the wonderful array of fruits available & one of my favourite are peaches. These little round fruits are sweet & juicy & come in yellow or white. I… Read More
Podcast: Nutrition & Health Coaching in time of Divorce or Separation
Going through a divorce or a separation? Experiencing high levels of stress? Nutrition & lifestyle changes may not be high on your agenda right now but there are ways you can support yourself through these difficult & challenging times. It… Read More
5 Simple Ways to Shape Up for Summer
With Summer approaching, we are all looking to get leaner, more in shape & healthier. Some of us may have a holiday in the sun booked & want to make sure we look & feel our best to wear… Read More
‘What to eat!’ series – #18 Eggs
Eggs are packed with healthy nutrients such as B vitamins, choline, iodine, vitamin A, D, E, K, calcium, zinc, selenium & phosphorus. They are an excellent source of protein & healthy fats & contain carotenes such as lutein &… Read More
How to feed our friendly gut microbes & improve our mental health
Today is Mental Health Awareness Day. In my previous blog, I spoke about the microbiome and its importance to our health: our gut impacts all bodily systems, and particularly our mental health. Mental health problems have risen dramatically in… Read More
