Stress produces higher than normal cortisol levels in your body.  It’s the body’s way of reacting to stress.  However, when those high cortisol levels are constantly high, your body reacts in an unhealthy way. Burnout from constant stress is a growing health concern and would have to be one of ..Continue Reading

Oat and cinnamon pancakes – the perfect combination of all that oaty goodness with blood sugar balancing cinnamon.  They’re so warming, sweet and nourishing.  This recipe will become your favourite! I’ve been working on combining oats and cinnamon in a pancake recipe for a little while.  Because I wanted to ..Continue Reading

Whether you’re suffering from a cold or a flu virus, this cold and flu brew will help relieve symptoms. But, remember, the best remedy is good old fashioned rest. Plus, drinking plenty of warming fluids. Sip this warming and spicy brew while resting. Here’s the recipe for my favourite cold ..Continue Reading

I used to think that fruit compote sounded so old fashioned.  But there’s a reason that a dish like this has stood the test of time. It’s yummy, delicious, with a hint of sweetness and so, so versatile. It comes under the heading of “comfort food” while still providing your ..Continue Reading

Ah, tandoori chicken – one of my favourite meals. I love Indian food.  But when you don’t have time for traditional cooking methods, try this quick version. Someone said to me the other day that sometimes they didn’t have time to eat well.  That they struggled with shopping, meal preparation ..Continue Reading

Where do I begin with listing the goodness in this sweet potato and spinach salad? Firstly, it’s ALWAYS about good digestion and happy gut bugs, so let’s begin there. Resistant Starch Did you know that roasting or boiling potatoes, then cooling them converts them into a valuable food source for ..Continue Reading

Oh, that bloated feeling.  If you know it, you know it! But, how do you reduce bloating? Bloating in the lower, upper or all over your stomach can be painful and uncomfortable.  Mostly, this happens a little while after eating, often lasting for hours or sometimes longer. It’s very unpleasant.  ..Continue Reading

This pumpkin and carrot and peas in a tagine = flavour, colour and deliciousness.   And, is one of our favourite vegetarian dishes. You’ll love it too.  Because this moroccan inspired tagine full of soluble and insoluble fibre, plant protein, Vitamin A, aromatic herbs and spices plus a hint of honey ..Continue Reading

Eating well is all about balance.  I like to eat using the rule of around 95% healthy, whole foods and then having a little wriggle room of around 5% for indulgent and social eating occasions. My point is, that having the occasional treat is perfectly OK.  Really, it is.  So ..Continue Reading

Banana and passionfruit in pancakes adds a layer of unexpected flavour.   And, passionfruit pulp has always been popular as an addition to fruit salads and on top of desserts.  Let’s not forget icing on cakes and biscuits – yum! My favourite sweet butter  has passionfruit in it.  You’ll love this ..Continue Reading