Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup

Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup

Following on with the theme of soup as the weather gets colder. I love a bowl of soup and this one is “souper” simple. You can even use left over roast sweet potatoes to make a quick version. ‌Preparation time – 30 minutes, ‌Cooking time – 10 minutes ‌...
Carrot, Sage and Ginger Soup

Carrot, Sage and Ginger Soup

Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory, it helps to keep the digestion moving and supports you to fight the winter bugs. AND new research is showing that ginger has great anti diabetic properties reducing HbA1c and improving risk factors for heart disease. Carrots are...
Belly Fat, Insulin Sensitivity and Type 2 Diabetes

Belly Fat, Insulin Sensitivity and Type 2 Diabetes

In my work as a Nutritional Therapist, I’ve seen many women struggle with belly fat, especially after menopause. When I work at retreats, many women I see are concerned about increased weight around the middle.  This is often tied to hormonal issues and can also...
Immune-boosting green vegetable soup

Immune-boosting green vegetable soup

For years the Chinese have believed that soup is good for us when we are sick.  It is particularly useful if our bodies are going or have been through a period of physical or emotional stress.  Soups and stews have been shown to restore our Yin energy which...