Why Am I So Irritable? Simple Steps to Reduce Irritability
Do you often feel irritable? Are you easily annoyed by things? Irritability often comes with feeling annoyed, frustrated or getting upset. What causes irritability? Irritability can be caused by many things. These can be physical: Certain illnesses Pain Fatigue… Read More
‘What to eat!’ series – #4 Olive Oil
Is olive oil good for you? Olive oil is one fat that, when eaten with moderation, is good for our health and is considered a superfood. It contains mostly monounsaturated fat (oleic acid) that has anti-inflammatory properties, with a small… Read More
5 Amazing Ways to Wave Goodbye to Brain Fog
Do you suffer from brain fog? Is it impacting your daily life? We are all experiencing it: we go shopping, park our car but then when we return, we need a little while to remember where we did park… Read More
Recipe – Kale & Mushroom Bonanza
Both kale and mushrooms are in season right now and are a great combo for a delicious dinner full of good things. And they are super easy to prepare. This is how I cooked them last night. You can… Read More
‘What to eat!’ series – #3 Spinach
Spinach is a leafy green vegetable, low in calories, packed with good nutrients and antioxidants. It is an excellent source of fibre as well as vitamins (A, C, E, B6, folic acid/B9, K1) and minerals (iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium).… Read More
‘What to eat!’ series – #2 Sardines
Sardines are one of the most nutritious food you can choose. They are an excellent source of protein, vitamins (especially B3, B12 & D) and minerals (calcium, selenium, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus). They are also a great source… Read More
Simple Steps To Help Manage Anxiety – Part 2
In part 1, we saw that anxiety is the result of a dysfunction in our nervous system with an over-activation of the sympathetic nervous system to the detriment of the parasympathetic one. We learned that through the gut-brain connection,… Read More
Recipe – Tomato and Avocado Bruschetta
Serves 1 🍅 150 g (1 large) Roma tomato 🍅 100 g avocado 🍅 100 g (2 slices) heavy bread (such as rye, spelt) 🍅 60 g ricotta or cottage cheese 🍅 10 g fresh herbs (such as basil, coriander,… Read More
Recipe – Summer Berry Bowl
Serves 1 🫐 30 g rolled oats, or barley or buckwheat flakes 🫐 1 teaspoon honey, for drizzling 🫐 20 g mixed nuts and seeds of your choice (such as pecans, almonds, pumpkin seeds) 🫐 100 g (1 small) banana… Read More
‘What to eat!’ series – #1 Mushrooms
Mushrooms belong to the fungus family and contain beta-glucans which modulate our immune system. As such they are an important ingredient to add to our diet to support our health & prevent diseases. They reduce inflammation and fight infections… Read More
