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Natural Sweeteners

The press is rightly focusing attention on the detrimental health consequences of diets high in refined, processed sugar and now synthetic sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose, saccharin) have been shown to disrupt…

Artificial Sweeteners

What’s it to be – SUGAR? Or ‘Non-caloric artificial sweeteners’ ? Artificial sweeteners are the most widely used food additives worldwide. They have spawned a multi-million pound ‘diet-foods’ industry and by…

Gluten intolerance is on the rise, and ‘Non-Coeliac Gluten Disorder‘ is now a recognised condition, and definitely not a faddy diet option. So what has changed in recent years to…

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More like a scone than bread, but riddled with fin

More like a scone than bread, but riddled with finely chopped leeks and grated cheese and quite simply delicious! Would work very well with a French onion soup - DM me if you’d like the recipe - very easy to make -
#lunch #soup #yum #eatwell #nutrition #delicious #cookfromscratch #nutritionaltherapy #homecook

When you find those extra (large) end of season co

When you find those extra (large) end of season courgettes hidden under dying leaves in the veg patch . . . Make CHUTNEY! I spiced this one up with some fresh root ginger and cinnamon.
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Cinnamon has polyphenol antioxidants and helps with blood sugar management, whilst ginger is anti inflammatory, and great for those stiff joints.
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#homecook #yum #eatwell #delicious #cookfromscratch #chutney #pickles #courgette

There was such a powerful aroma of Rosemary that h

There was such a powerful aroma of Rosemary that hit me as this pud’ came out the oven! An upside down pudding with pears that have turned a warm caramel colour from using a mix of brown sugars with the butter. (Sorry if those two words make you wince, but wickedly delicious desserts will always be on a celebratory menu here . . .😋), and including a herb like Rosemary not only adds surprising layers of aroma and flavour, there are health benefits too . . .
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The herb Rosemary contains two polyphenols: Carnasol and Rosemarinic acid, that support and interact with the central nervous system. Research has shown they promote cerebral blood flow, stimulating cognition and memory function, by exerting nerve protective activity. Small, regular doses of these polyphenols proved optimal for achieving these results.
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So several sprigs were finely chopped and added to the flour/ground almond mix too.
PS: Eating puddings occasionally, in moderation, i.e. once or twice a week as a treat, should not induce guilt!
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#pudding #delicious #pears #updidedown #yum #rosemary #dessert #cognition #brain #memory #nutritionaltherapy #functionalmedicine #herbs #healthyliving

My clinic has recently seen a steady flow of young

My clinic has recently seen a steady flow of young women seeking help with their diagnoses of Polycystic Ovaries (PCOS). Several have been classic ‘insulin-resistant’ cases of PCOS, requiring dietary intervention, but one was actually an inflammation induced case and another was simply a loss of ovulation and menstruation from being hyperactive and underweight. A case of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea rather than PCOS in fact.
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Yes, they all revealed polycystic ovaries on an ultrasound scan and showed clinical signs of raised androgens (facial acne and excess body hair), but there are crucial differences, for one - fasting insulin will always be low in cases of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea. These cases will require the opposite dietary interventions: more food and less exercise.
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Finding the underlying CAUSE of polycystic ovaries and loss of periods is key to their successful restoration. Click the link in my bio to read the full article that summarises and differentiates the 4 causes of PCOS.
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#PCOS #fertility #healthcoach #evidencebased #research #adrenalhealth #estrogen #hormones #ovariancancerawareness #menstruation #functionalmedicine #nutritionaltherapy #healthmatters #livewell

Hello! Not been around on here much lately, but af

Hello! Not been around on here much lately, but after seeing some spectacular blood pressure improvements with a recent client, thought I’d draw your attention to an article on my website - linked above in the Bio.
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He added dark pigmented foods like the ones above on a daily basis to increase nitric oxide being released in his blood vessels. This helps them relax and dilate, makes them more youthful and ‘flexible’. But we also had to explore a couple of caveats to this nitric oxide pathway, things that can hinder the optimum performance of vascular nitric oxide - click the link above in my Bio to READ MORE.
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And remember, flexible healthy blood vessels not only lower cardiovascular risk, they’re anti-aging too! 💪🙌
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#cardio #cardiovascular #bloodpressure #hearthealth #yum #nutrition #lifestylemedicine #functionalmedicine #eatwell #livewell #cookfromscratch #lovefood #plantbased #veggies

Spicy Halloumi and root vegetable Tray-Bake with m

Spicy Halloumi and root vegetable Tray-Bake with minted yoghurt and pine nuts. Great to serve as a standalone or to accompany roast lamb or a BBQ.
A client actually recommended the recipe book by Laura Strange: EAT & ENJOY GLUTEN FREE, and if the success of this traybake is anything to go by, the book will in time become well-thumbed, stained, and bear the hallmarks of an often used, well-loved cookery book.
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The spice mix of turmeric, paprika, mixed herbs, splash of balsamic AND the finishing touches of minted yoghurt, may seem like overkill - the equivalent of that over-designed dress working too hard with too many details, but believe me - this recipe really works, I watched a roomful of people go back for seconds.
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You can play around with different root veg too, I added celeriac once, and another time cubes of butter nut squash. And courgettes. I also used pine nuts instead of pomegranate seeds, but play around with your own versions, I’m sure they’ll all be equally delicious.
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Health tips? Colourful nutrient-dense plantfoods with polyphenols and antioxidants - it ticks so many boxes, enjoy 🤗
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#goodfood #eatwell #nutrition #delicious #veggie #recipeshare #glutenfree #nutritionaltherapist #polyphenols #antioxidants #yum #cookfromscratch #homecooking