by Kim | Dec 30, 2021 | Health, Self Care
It’s that time of year when it’s just all too common to over-indulge. It’s been a tough couple of years and we were all ready for a bit of a celebration. Is your liver and gallbladder ready though? Did you know that all the blood leaving the stomach and intestines...
by Kim | Sep 22, 2021 | Health, recipes
Do you love Indian food? Dal is a quick and easy curry to make and the added bonus is it’s healthy. Most dals are made with red, green or yellow lentils but I encourage you to try this recipe made with black (sometimes called beluga) lentils – I’m...
by Kim | Sep 13, 2021 | Health
Forget the four years of study – choosing the name was one of the most difficult parts of setting up my Nutrition Consultancy! I agonised over it for quite a while, I wanted something that really resonated with me. Many names and thoughts went through my head,...
by Kim | Sep 9, 2021 | Health
Have you ever tried meal planning – are you a fan? I love it so I’m going to share some of the reasons why I love meal planning and help you with a few tips to make it quick and easy. Why I love meal planning: It saves money It saves me money! I’m always on the...
by Kim | Aug 10, 2021 | Health, recipes
Baked beans are a delicious comfort food, great for an easy Sunday night dinner or a nutritious pre sport breakfast. They make the perfect topping over a baked potato or simply served on a slice of toast, with a bit of cheese grated on top, of course! If you’ve...
by Kim | Aug 3, 2021 | Health, Metabolic Balance
Chocolate, coffee, cheese, chips, wine, beer… the list is endless, all the types of food you might crave. Now, for most people, there is no reason to ban these from your diet permanently but when you continually find yourself craving them and they can become a...
by Kim | Jul 20, 2021 | Health, Metabolic Balance, weight loss
If like me, you are currently in lockdown, you might have memories from last lockdown of the kilos that crept onto your hips, your waist, your thighs – affectionately known as the covid creep. Rest assured, it is not inevitable, you can experience lockdown without...
by Kim | Jun 3, 2021 | Health
Did you know that in colder climates hedgehogs hibernate? The science behind how this is fascinating. Hedgehogs are omnivorous i.e. they eat both animal and plant foods. In spring their diet consists largely of snails and worms then in autumn they change to feast...
by Kim | Feb 18, 2021 | Health, Self Care
When going through a stressful period many people find comfort in reaching for comfort foods such as chocolate, bread or alcohol. Although these foods may give you short term relief from your stress or anxiety they may also have the opposite affect and increase your...
by Kim | Feb 2, 2021 | Health, Self Care
It’s been a stressful 12 months and we’re all preparing for a bumpy ride this year too. So I thought it was a good time to put together a few ideas for managing stress for you to try. Did you know that stress is not necessarily a bad thing? Some people thrive on the...