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”

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”

Cholesterol

What is it’s role in the body? Why is it important to keep in balance? Read on to feel empowered with knowledge on how to look after yourself with optimized cholesterol levels. The problems associated with high cholesterol are to do with the limit of blood flow. Essentially the arteries become clogged up with fattyContinue reading “Cholesterol”

Cherry Creatine Gummies

You may have seen these on the shelves of your local supplement store and wondered why? Creatine has a load of benefits! From enhancing cognitive function, mitigating the effects of a poor nights sleep as well as enhancing the aesthetic and performance of muscle. Creatine is one of the best researched supplements and so worthContinue reading “Cherry Creatine Gummies”

Roasted Red Pepper Soup and Greens

Fortify yourself against the last months of winter with these autumnal colours. This is the steamy, comforting, vitamin c and iron rich kick you need in less than 25 minutes. The above makes 2 serves. The following macros are per serve: Per serve: 175cal 16gC 9gF 7gP  Perfect as a snack. Simply add toast andContinue reading “Roasted Red Pepper Soup and Greens”

Gram’s Mexi Spice

You can turn up the feist as you wish by playing around with different cayenne pepper ratios, some will be more about the garlic, some will enjoy adding a bit more smoked paprika. Simply pop into your local Gram, bulk foods store and personalise as you like from the below foundation of flavour. Simply foldContinue reading “Gram’s Mexi Spice”

A Sautéed Vegetable Topped Soup

Think smooth and seasoned pumpkin with all manner of spring vegetables sautéed and crisped to perfection in the pan, lovingly thrown atop. A tangy hit of tomato chutney and generous sprinkle of spice took us home. Ingredients: Method: 3. Once your vegetables have has been roasted, pop them into a blender with the peeled garlicContinue reading “A Sautéed Vegetable Topped Soup”

Roasted Pumpkin & Goats Cheese salad W Smoked trout

Salads are a fantastic option for delivering a load of nutrients whilst still being able to go about your day feeling light and focused. Berries are ripening on their bushes and veg is bursting to life under the emboldened spring sun. Make the most of this gorgeous time of the year with a celebratory salad.Continue reading “Roasted Pumpkin & Goats Cheese salad W Smoked trout”

Being your most effective and present self: part 2 

It’s what on the inside that counts… Top tip 1: Positive self-talk Our thoughts proceed everything that we do. We think we are hungry; we think about the meal we would like and we take action to have that meal. We receive an email at work, we think about completing the task it details andContinue reading Being your most effective and present self: part 2