Blog and Recipes

Buddha Bowls
I’m a great believer in filling my plate at lunch time. Buddha Bowls are a...
Fish Pie – With a Difference (Gluten & Dairy Free!)
Inspired by Jamie Oliver and adapted to accommodate food intolerances and...
Fit and Flourishing after 50: Build Healthy Habits to Age with Energy.
If you want to be that vibrant “Granny”. The one that has loads of energy for...
Super Green Quinoa – Perfect for Barbecues
This is super filling and a great way to have healthy carbs with your protein,...
Caramelised Onion Hummus
This Hummus recipe really surprised me in flavour and texture. I made it...
School Holidays or a Summer Break?
Time to look back and reset for the rest of the year This is the perfect time...
Orange and fennel salad
A simple delicious salad which is delicious with white fish. We had it with...
A Personal Story: How Understanding Myself Changed My Life
From Struggling with My Health to Thriving in Midlife I wanted to share a...
My Green Smoothie – Nutri Bullet Version
Many of you have been asking for this, as my previous recipe involved a juicer...
From Slumps to Steady: 5 Practical Ways to Regain Flow and Energy After 40
Ever feel like you’ve barely made it to lunchtime and you're already done for...
Asian Salmon or Gurnard
Generous serving for 2 people, preheat the oven to 175°C Ingredients Fish 2...
Resetting Your Sugar Habits : A Fresh Start for Spring
Spring is a time of renewal - a perfect moment to refresh our habits and...
Rhubarb Nut Crumble – (Vegan)
This is sweet, there’s no getting away from it, it’s certainly better than...
Roast Chicken Thighs with Fennel
Prep time 10-15 minutes, cooking time 30 minutes, serves 2 – with thighs, I...
How Gut Health Affects Blood Sugar & Energy
Do you ever feel like your energy crashes just when you need it...
Love Heart Energy Bars
The perfect protein-packed snack for energy and strength. The balance of...
Winter Spice Root Vegetable Soup with Lentils and Cannellini Beans
This soup is packed with flavour, fibre, and plant-based protein to keep you...
Your Time, Your Way: Reclaiming Your Power
If you are reading this it might be a new year, or maybe you know it’s time for a new you, whatever the calendar says…
How To Control High Blood Sugar At Christmas
Learn how to manage your blood sugar during the festive season! This guide offers practical tips for staying on track with your type 2 diabetes and health goals while enjoying Christmas celebrations.
Sweet Potato and Ginger Soup
Following on with the theme of soup as the weather gets colder. I love a bowl...
Health Is An Inside Job: Exploring Ways To Manage Type 2 Diabetes
If you’ve been told you are diabetic or pre-diabetic you’ve probably been told...
Carrot, Sage and Ginger Soup
Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory, it helps to keep the digestion moving...
Belly Fat, Insulin Sensitivity and Type 2 Diabetes
Belly fat, insulin sensitivity and type 2 diabetes
Immune-boosting green vegetable soup
For years the Chinese have believed that soup is good for us when we are sick....
Break Free from Sugar’s Control with Simple, Sustainable Habits
We all know sugar is everywhere, sneaking into our daily lives through sweets,...
Dark and delicious Chocolate Mousse
It’s rich and luxurious and has very little sugar in it. In the summer I serve...
Peanut butter brownies – lower in sugar, higher in protein
A firm sweet treat favourite. Delicious brownie with a peanut twist....
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes After Having Gestational Diabetes
Maintaining your health after gestational diabetes involves balancing four key...
Summer Tuna Salad
A favourite in this house is tuna salad. We have it about once a week, often...
My Thyroid Story: From Breakdown to Breakthrough
Last week I was out for a walk and missed a call from my GP, he left a...