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‘What to eat!’ series – #8 Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin seeds are powerhouses of healthy nutrients. As well as providing fibre, they are an excellent source of proteins and healthy fats (polyunsaturated Omega-3). They also pack magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, copper & zinc, & vitamin K & good amounts of antioxidants (carotenoids, vitamin E), potassium, B2 and folate. They are anti-inflammatory & therefore […]

‘What to eat!’ series – #7 Cauliflower

Like kale, cauliflower belongs to the brassicas (cabbage) family. It comes in different shapes and colours but the most common is the white one. It is a rich source of fibre, several minerals (potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese), vitamins (B5, B6, folate, C, K) and choline which is essential for brain function and to lower […]

Here is what you should do to eat more fibre and why

Why should I eat more fibre? Eat more fibre! Fibre is good for you! Fibre will help you with your skin/mood/gut, etc. Fibre will help you lose weight!… There are countless headlines advising us to eat more fibre. But what is fibre and why do we need it so much? Fibre is an important […]

Recipe – Super Protein Smoothie

110g silken tofu 1 large banana, frozen 250ml kefir 1 tsp cinnamon 👉 Put all the ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth. You can add some milk of your choice if you find it too thick 👉 Optional: add seeds or a spoon of ground flaxseeds on top

‘What to eat!’ series – #6 Kale

Have you tried kale before? I don’t know about you, but I personally love it! Part of the brassicas (cabbage) family, kale is a nutrient-rich ingredient. It is a cruciferous vegetable and the most common one is curly kale which can be found in most supermarkets these days. It is packed with good vitamins […]

‘What to eat!’ series – #5 Dark Chocolate

Chocolate is made from cocoa beans. As an excellent source of antioxidants (flavonoids), dark chocolate with a high cocoa solids content (also called cocoa mass or cocoa butter) of 70%+ is a very nutritious ingredient and is beneficial to health. Antioxidants prevent inflammation and oxidative stress: as such, they slow down the ageing process […]

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 Hormonal changes Lack of sleep Medication Alcohol or drug/substance abuse Diet Or they can be […]

‘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 amount of polyunsaturated fat and saturated fat. To benefit from its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, […]

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 it… Or we want to say something to our partner but when we are free […]

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 use whatever quantities you want, it will keep for a few days once it is […]