Yesssss to cozying up on winter mornings whilst you nibble away on fluffy pancakes. You can hear a light rain, feel a slight chill but you also smell that cacao hit the butter in the pan and taste all things that could go right at breakfast time. Life is good, you think to yourself andContinue reading “Dark Chocolate Paleo Pancakes”
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Poached Fish Pasta
Hearty, hot and healthy. All the things we love in a winter’s dinner date. Seasonal greens and fresh fish are certainly best served lemony and a tomatoey richness over lentil pasta makes the meal. Lentil pasta… It’s not bad and especially if you don’t over cook it as I did my first, overly enthusiastic goContinue reading “Poached Fish Pasta”
Spicy Golden Latte
Sooth your throat and boost you immune system! The anti-inflammatory spices within offer nature’s support to your body if it needs to come back from fighting flues or dealing with stress. Simply add the ingredients listed to a pot, gently heat, combine and serve into cups. Catching up with friends of a chilly afternoon? MakeContinue reading “Spicy Golden Latte”
Italian Pulled Chicken Over Dukkuh Dusted Potato and Pumpkin w Broccolini
Fusion at its most tomatoey and delicious; a soujourn from Central Europe through Northern Africa. You are reading Part 5 of the Winter Wellness Series and receiving another warming and fortifying recipe for the colder months ahead. The following recipe delivers a balance of nutrition to meet energy needs and promote muscle growth as wellContinue reading “Italian Pulled Chicken Over Dukkuh Dusted Potato and Pumpkin w Broccolini”
Lemon, Honey, Turmeric Immunity Cookies
Sweet, chewy and anti-inflammatory. Make in abundance so you can share the warm-hearted wintery wellness. These cookies had such a satisfying mouth-feel, they were a joy to munch on and you can feel super good about sharing them and their healing properties with those you love! You are getting an excellent dose of zinc fromContinue reading “Lemon, Honey, Turmeric Immunity Cookies”
The Importance of Getting Outdoors
The colder, the windier, the rainier, the greyer, the harder it gets to get outside. Yes! However, time outdoors does not become less important to our circadian rhythm, cognitive function, mood or well being during the winter. It remains a crucial, and even more so at this time of year, element. You are reading PartContinue reading “The Importance of Getting Outdoors”
The Connection Between your Gut Health, Stress and Immune System
Part 2 of the Winter Wellness Series for optimal physical and mental health! 70% of your immune system operates from your gut! In order to maximise your immune systems response to threats it is critical that your gut is well fortified by a thriving colony of good bacteria. This means feeding the beneficial gut flora,Continue reading “The Connection Between your Gut Health, Stress and Immune System”
A Red Sauce Celebration of Lamb Over a Season’s Harvest of Veg
Meat cooked on the bone is an unbelievably delicious way to get extra nutrients in. The calcium, zinc , collagen and other minerals stored within the bone become infused in your stewey sauce to boost your own bone density, nervous system function and immune system. On a mild Autumnal evening or amidst the depths ofContinue reading “A Red Sauce Celebration of Lamb Over a Season’s Harvest of Veg”
5 Easy Ways to Create a Calorie Deficit
If you’re concerned your weight has gotten a little away from you and your missing the energy and jeans size of days gone past then these tips may help! Little life style choices can go a long way in helping you manage your portions and food choices. The following five tips are small changes andContinue reading “5 Easy Ways to Create a Calorie Deficit”
Nutrition for ADHD
How Can Nutrition affect the Neurodivergent (ADHD) Brain? The ADHD brain lacks dopamine and serotonin as well as having irregular epinephrine (adrenalin) and melatonin. Dopamine and epinephrine are neurotransmitters that effect levels of drive, motivation and focus. Serotonin contributes to feelings of wellbeing, peace and calm. Melatonin helps to regulate sleep/wake cycles. As you readContinue reading “Nutrition for ADHD”
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