Clementines are small, juicy fruits, part of the citrus family. They are small & easy to peel, making them an ideal on-the-go sweet item & a great way to boost daily fruit consumption. There are many varieties, with or without seeds & they are hybrid of oranges & mandarins. They contain high levels of […]
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Are you confused with all the different grains available and don’t know what is what? In this blog, I clarify which grain is what and what you can eat – or not – if you have to be on a gluten-free or wheat-free diet. This makes it easy for you to know what to […]
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Apples come in myriads of varieties around the world & are used in countless recipes. They come in many shapes, colours & textures & are the ultimate on-the-go, ready-to-eat snack & are packed with healthy goodness as the old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” states. They are nutrient-rich, providing healthy […]
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Was prioritising your health your New Year resolution but you have not really done anything about it? Don’t worry, you can start now and be sure to get your energy back in time for the coming spring and summer! If the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted something to all of us, it is the importance […]
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Belonging to the berry family, kiwi originated in China but are mostly cultivated in New Zealand these days. It can be green or yellow-fleshed. It is rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C, but also Vitamin E & K, minerals (magnesium, copper, potassium, folate), antioxidants (carotenoids) & fibre. As such it has many health benefits: […]
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I recently participated in this interview with Jerms. Find out how you can support your gut, improve your mood & feel better! Can you tell us a bit about the personal journey which led you to qualify as a Nutritional Therapist? It has been a long journey and so well worth it! I suffered […]
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Have you lost your mojo? If it’s not just Valentine’s Day turning you off, you could be suffering from a low libido. Here’s how to boost your sex drive and feel great in bed again. We all have days when we’re not in the mood for sex. But for some it’s not just the pressure […]
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Serves 2 Ingredients: 290g roasted red peppers (jar), drained 270g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 vegetable stock cube 1 tsp paprika 1 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp ground almonds 100ml water Preparation 1. Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor. 2. Blitz until smooth, season well and heat until piping hot […]
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Like kale & cauliflower, broccoli belongs to the brassicas (cabbage) family. They are all part of what is called cruciferous vegetables. Broccoli is a nutrient-rich ingredient, full of vitamins (A, B9, C, K), minerals (calcium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, selenium) and fibre. It is also packed with antioxidants (sulforaphane, lutein, zeaxanthin), which reduce inflammation and […]
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Carrots are root vegetables which are both delicious & nutritious. Initially grown in Afghanistan, early carrots were purple or yellow. Orange carrots were developed in Central Europe around the 15th-16th century. They are high in water, carbohydrates and fibre, lutein, biotin, vitamin B6, C & K1, potassium, lycopene, anthocyanins and carotenoids (alpha & beta) which […]
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