I’m a fan of supplements but only to SUPPLEMENT the diet. I’m also a big believer that we live in a world where we are lacking in many nutrients because our diets rely on quick fixes and convenience foods that aren’t nutrient-dense. Stress is also a major robber of vitamins and minerals, especially the energy … Read More
Ingredients 2 cups of ground almonds 2 cups of desiccated coconut 2 scoops of vegan protein powder 2 tbsp of beetroot powder 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberry powder 1.5 cups of honey Method Mix all the dry ingredients into a food processor and mix. Add in the honey whilst the machine is on and blend until … Read More
It’s a bit of a buzz word now. High protein foods are now everywhere. And they should be because protein is so important. Especially for women. Why is protein so important in the body? Protein are chains of amino acids that are essential for the human body. There are 20 amino acids of your body … Read More
Fatigue is the no 1 complaint I see again and again in my clinic and when I give public talks which is why I’ve written a new blog post on the key reasons people are tired all the time. You’d be surprised at what they are AND how easy it is to feel more energised … Read More
The adrenal glands are our stress glands that sit on top of the kidneys. They are chiefly responsible for regulating the stress response through the synthesis of numerous hormones. Healthy adrenal glands secrete a number of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. These allow our bodies to deal with physical and emotional stress. Every time … Read More
WARNING – Supplements is a minefield and should only be taken to ‘supplement’ the diet. It’s hard isn’t it? Choosing the right supplements for you. I’ve been recommending supplements to clients for over 10 years now and usually I like to use tests such as blood tests, urine tests and hair mineral tests before I … Read More
I set up miss nutritionist in 2010. As soon as I had my certificate from my college I was seeing clients literally on that day. My business started to go from strength to strength but it certainly wasn’t easy! After graduating I realised that I knew nothing about running a business and had to learn … Read More
INGREDIENTS • 1 cup (140g) ground almonds • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (37 g) • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt • 1/2 cup (160g) honey • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons water • 3 tablespoons (30g) brown rice flour • 2 … Read More
It’s a C word that gets spoken about a lot but one that carries a lot of weight with it (excuse the pun). So let’s break it down and you can make a decision for yourself… What is a calorie? A calorie is simply a unit of energy—it’s a measurement, just like inches or degrees … Read More
Many of us rely on that morning cup of coffee or tea to wake us up, to keep us going through the morning and to provide a boost for the mid-afternoon dip in mood and energy. While this may appear to be a pretty harmless habit, it is by no means the ideal solution to … Read More