Are you ready to embrace your perimenopause journey with a natural and empowering approach? The list of symptoms you may experience in perimenopause are many, and sometimes unpleasant. However, you do not need to put up with these symptoms or feel that they are a...
Is your energy just not quite where you need it? Maybe you’re waking up tired before the days even begun, you’re crashing mid-afternoon or you’re snappy with those around you? If this sounds like you then read on! I’m going to share the non-negotiable practices within...
"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 a big fan of vegetables all round, but when I decided to try low-carb cooking I was looking for tasty alternatives that I could substitute for rice when it came to dinner time - Low-carb Cauliflower rice was the answer. A cup of cauliflower contains 5 grams of...
Spicy butternut squash and coconut soup – low GL Ingredients: 1 tbsp coconut oil 6 shallots onion peeled and finely chopped 1 medium butternut squash peeled, deseeded and chopped (or other pumpkin) 2 cm piece of ginger grated ½ tsp cumin and Garam Masala ½...
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...
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...
GOATS CHEESE, PEAR AND PECAN SALAD Serves 1 80g goats cheese, crumbled 1 ripe pear, cubed 1 tbsp pecan nuts 1 little baby gem lettuce, washed and drained A couple of handfuls of watercress Mix all the ingredients together and gently toss. Variations: Replace the pear...
WARM LENTIL, CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI SALAD Serves 4 125g puy lentils 225g broccoli 1 large clove garlic 1 tsp English mustard 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 4 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion 350g smoked chicken breast Cook lentils until soft, blanch in cold water and let drain....