First it started with shorter cycles. I didn't pay too much attention at first, I could have the odd cycle longer or shorter than normal. But then I noticed I was way more irritable than was warranted, and my breasts felt as they did when I was pregnant (except I...
"Why am I tired all the time?" As women we can be pulled in several directions in any given day. From being a supportive partner, working full time, keeping up with friends, and, for some, being a mother on top of all that it can begin to take its toll. We have a...
Meal plans are everywhere right now. From Instagram to self-help books, you’re bound to come across a meal plan. They’re advertised as tools to solve your symptoms or to take the stress out of meal planning. I frequently get asked for meal plans from my clients too....
I’m always trying to get more vegetables into my and my family’s diet. The recommended intake of vegetables is 5 portions per day, and in some countries this has increased to 7!! From doing my workshops and talking to clients, some people find it hard to even get 3...
Vegan Cookery Classes with a fun element & specific themes: Week 1: 9th Sept. - Immune Boosting; Make your own Winter Tonics Week 2: 30th Sept. - Natural Detoxing and Colon Cleansing Week 3: 21st Oct. - Fermenting; Sour Dough, Kombucha & more Week 4: 11th Nov. -...
Lemon and Ginger Tea: 1oz of fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced 1 pint of water Squeeze of lemon juice Manuka honey to taste (Optional) Place the root ginger in a pan with the water. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add lemon juice and sweeten...
Eggs Benedict – great protein source Ingredients: • 4 large Portobello mushrooms • 2 tbsp of sherry vinegar • Salt and pepper • 2 ripe avocados, mashed • 1 tbsp of tamari • 1 tsp of olive oil • Few shakes of Tabasco • Toasted sesame seeds • 4 eggs Peel the mushrooms...
Prawn and Avocado Salad (Serves 1) 70g cooked peeled prawns (if using frozen, defrost) Total kcal=380Kcal ½ medium avocado1 tsp lemon juice 1 wholemeal bread roll 80g iceberg lettuce 40g cherry tomatoes 40g cucumber 80g red pepper, deseeded and sliced1 tsp balsamic...
Salmon Fishcakes (Serves 6) 400g Salmon, poached Fish Cakes=385Kcal each 500g Potatoes Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp olive oil 1 Scallions, chopped 1 leek chopped 1 tsp chili pepper 2 Cloves of garlic, chopped, 2 red chilies chopped, 1 Bunch coriander...
Butternut Squash and Basil Risotto (Serves 1) Basil, fresh 2 tbsp chopped 15g Cream Cheese low fat 28g Cheese, parmesan, grated) 1 clove garlic chopped 1 tbsp onions chopped 1 spring Onions, spring or scallions, chopped 50g Risotto Rice 100g Butternut squash diced 29g...
This talk strips away the fad diets and superfood fixations to give you a straight talking guide to making everyday foods measurably healthier and tastier, simply by changing the way you select, store and cook them. Want to make supermarket blueberries have loads more...
Check out the new TV programme from Donal Skehan on meals in minutes - some great ideas for summer meals especially the fish harissa tray bake !
SPINACH AND GOAT’S CHEESE FRITTATA Serves 4 200g baby leeks, finely chopped 4 spring onions, finely chopped 125g baby leaf spinach 6 large eggs 4 tbsp sparkling water 125g goats cheese Chopped chives, salt and pepper Fry the leeks and onions until soft in the olive...