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‘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 […]

‘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). It is mostly made of water so is a great way to boost hydration. It […]

‘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 of healthy fat, in the form of omega-3 which are anti-inflammatory. They are a very […]

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, we can manage the symptoms of anxiety by strengthening the parasympathetic nervous system. Simple steps […]

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, parsley, chives) 🍅 salt and black pepper, to taste 🍅 2 teaspoons dukkah (optional) […]