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...
175 grams Brown rice flour 100 grams white rice flour 60 grams tapioca flour 20 grams / 4 teaspoons gluten free baking powder 6 grams / 2 teaspoons xanthan gum 2 small teaspoons psyllium husks (2 grams) 4 – 5 grams / 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 75 grams unrefined brown...
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle 1 bunch of spring onions, trimmed and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 fennel bulb, trimmed, halved and finely chopped 200g mixed green vegetables (such as asparagus, courgettes, green...
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...
Get you hands on a copy of Dr Marilyn Glenville's new book "natural alternatives to sugar " showing how dangerous sugar is to our health and giving practical tips on how to reduce our sugar intake on a daily basis.
2 tablespoons sunflower oil 4 cloves of garlic 2 heaped tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 rounded dessert spoon curry powder 1 rounded teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon allspice 1 heaped teaspoon freshly ground cumin seeds 1 heaped teaspoon freshly ground coriander seeds...
Salad dressing Ingredients: 300ml extra virgin olive oil Juice of 2 small lemons 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp good quality honey 2 tsp wholegrain mustard Sea salt and freshly ground pepper parsley Method: Measure all the...
Ingredients: 3-4 cups water or vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups quinoa, uncooked 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced juice from one lemon 3 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced if desired 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/3 cup fresh coriander,...
Lemon and Basil Risotto(Serves 2) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 leek chopped and washed 1 Clove of garlic / 1 red onion chopped 200g Risotto rice 75ml white wine 450ml Vegetable stock 1 lemon, rind and juice 1 bunch basil 2 tbsp parmesan Method: heat the oil in a pot add the...
Homemade Gluten Free Granola 200 grams of millet flakes or quinoa (or both) 50 grams desiccated coconut 50 grams each chopped pecans / almonds / brazil nuts 4 - 6 heaped tablespoons pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 – 6 tablespoons of...