a life in balance
Every year the EWG publish the DIRTY DOZEN and CLEAN FIFTEEN list of fruits and vegetables. Choose organic from the dirty dozen list as these are the fruits and veg with the highest average pesticide residue. The clean fifteen shows you the foods with the lowest pesticides, so you can eat these non-organic versions more […]
More that ever right now in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, our attention has turned to ways in which we can support our immune systems. As well as keeping stress in check and tending to our mental health, the food we eat plays a crucial role in the way our immune systems perform. We […]
This soup truly is a winner for a comforting meal. It’s packed with immune boosting ingredients and will brighten up any grey day. Did you know that due to its sulforaphane content, cauliflower is supportive of healthy oestrogen metabolism? Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tsp turmeric powder or thumb-sized piece […]
Wild salmon is a great source of anti-inflammatory omega 3 fats and tastes great cooked Asian-style with soy sauce, garlic and tahini. I always add fresh green chillies too, and sometimes fresh ginger. Use whatever health-boosting ingredients you have. One of my favourite combos is tahini and soy sauce and a scattering of sesame seeds. […]
We all know that guzzling down fruit juice is not good for health, so using green veggies instead for juicing is preferable. Here I’ve juiced some veggies and then blended them with basil, avocado and spirulina for a green drink that really packs a health punch, and will flood your body with nutrients to keep […]
I love this simple dish. I make it every few days and keep some in the fridge ready to add to salads or alongside fish. You can make it with olive oil and vinegar, or quality mayo depending on your tastes and dietary preferences. If you’re following a LCHF or keto diet, you can crank […]
This curry is from Rick Stein’s India book. It’s on p128 and he uses prawns, but I’ve also made it with fresh cod, as well as a selection of veggies for a delicious veg curry. The combination of turmeric, coconut milk, coconut flakes, mustard seeds and green chillies is simply sublime! This is one of […]
“Intermittent fasting” was the number one diet-related Google search of 2019. You’ve probably heard about it and it’s likely you know somebody that does it, but do you know what it is and why it’s so popular? What is intermittent fasting? It’s an eating schedule that focuses on giving your body an extended period of […]
We all get stressed from time to time, and our body’s stress response is our innate survival mechanism to keep us alert and ready in the face of danger. This is perfect if you’re running from a tiger or chasing your next meal, but the problem with modern day stresses – like relationship issues, financial […]
Acute inflammation shows up when you injure yourself, such as spraining your ankle or being stung by a bee, however did you know that systemic, chronic inflammation in your body is the driver of many degenerative health conditions, like diabetes, cancer and heart disease? Processed foods, sugar, refined, white carbohydrates and trans fats are the […]