Seasonal Affective Disorder or (SAD) is a term used to describe a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. But I think there are many more people who suffer from more subtle changes in mood, energy, motivation at this time of year. I also believe that the Read more…
Do you find yourself struggling to get out of bed in the morning or feel your energy dip mid-afternoon? As well as the obvious factors like sleep and stress, your diet might also be playing a role in how energetic you do or don’t feel. Here are five reasons why Read more…
To start let’s be clear this article isn’t about the fat your body produces it’s about dietary fats — a complicated macronutrient which has had a lot of bad press in the past. But hopefully, this blog will right some of those wrongs and show you that not all fat Read more…
I remember when I thought protein was something that came in industrial-sized tubs and fell into the world of bodybuilding so wasn’t relevant to me. I’ve quickly learned that not only is protein essential for us all but it’s something that is often lacking from many people’s daily diet and Read more…
There are a few things I like to always have in the cupboard…staples which are always useful and can be used to make simple lunches and dinners. Obviously with the current situation having a stocked store cupboard isn’t as easy and I’m not encouraging anyone to stockpile any of the Read more…
It’s that time of year again when every other person is coughing and sneezing and spreading cold and flu germs. But don’t panic, there is still plenty you can do to help boost your immune system and hopefully dodge those bugs. Here are my three favourite natural ways to boost Read more…
So often I hear clients tell me how guilty they feel after they have eaten something they deemto be a “bad” food. Firstly I just want to say that I don’t like to categorisefood as “good” or “bad” and don’t even get me started on the term “cleaneating”! To me Read more…
Beans and lentils are little powerhouses of nutrients. They are rich in protein, fibre, iron, zinc, calcium and B-vitamins to support energy production and repair in the body. However, I often get clients say to me that they can’t eat beans and lentils because they make them bloated or gassy. Read more…
I know better than anyone the impact dietary changes can have on your physical and mental wellbeing but I wasn’t prepared for what I learnt about myself by going Vegan in January. Having been vegetarian for over a year, I decided I wanted to take the next step and see Read more…
Guest Blog by Lea Tierney from Can Eat Attitude One of the people who inspired my Veganuary Journey was my lovely friend Lea Tierney who runs the blog Can Eat Attitude. When I decided to focus on spreading the love for a plant-based diet this month I knew exactly who I Read more…