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Food fermentation classes at the College of Naturopathic Medicine

This year in January, May and October my colleague, Aleksandra, and I will be teaching a class on ‘Food Fermentation’, for beneficial bacteria, as part of the six week evening programme, ‘Cooking for Health’, run by the College of Naturopathic … Continue reading

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Recipe: Clementine cake

The sweet taste of success…. Holly Redman, a former lecturer of mine, has been busy fundraising £30 000 through Kickstarter to open a gluten free and paleo-friendly restaurant in London. She met her target in the last few days and thanked … Continue reading

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Recipe – Flaxseed crackers (made in the oven)

Flaxseed crackers are a really amazing creation.  They are gluten free, contain a good amount of protein and are full of fibre.  They contain ALA, which is a type of omega 3, and as flaxseed is low in available carbohydrates … Continue reading

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‘camexpo’ newsletter features my article: Are you converting enough beta carotene to Vitamin A?

‘camexpo’ is a yearly two day event at London’s Earls Court / Olympia complex.  It is a dedicated to the complementary, natural and integrated healthcare sector in the UK and is attended by thousands of practitioners, therapists and students alongside over … Continue reading

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Autumn issue of Funky Raw Magazine features my article on inefficient conversion of beta carotene to Vitamin A

The ‘Funky Raw’ Magazine is a quarterly publication focusing on the raw food movement.  It features articles on nutrition, raw recipes, wild foods, consciousness, poetry, permaculture, event and potluck listings and lots more.  It can be delivered to your door. The … Continue reading

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Green tea tasting party

Great afternoon fun!  A green tea tasting party with friends.  But which would be the winning blend?       This all started because my work colleague had been raving about matcha. We then started to notice how many different … Continue reading

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Recipe – Shea & cacao butter melts; almost good enough to eat!

These nourishing ‘Melts’ are great to put into a hot bath, in order to moisturise your skin, or to use as a mini massage bar.  They make beautiful little gifts – ideal for Christmas or birthdays.     Ingredients 150g … Continue reading

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‘Nourishing your Day’ – fun, informative, relaxed, evening sessions in November

A set of relaxed, evening gatherings focusing on optimising nutrition throughout the day.  Learn more about: – arising with a shine – enhancing digestion – coping with afternoon energy dips – sleeping peacefully at night (or partying holistically) About ‘Nourishing … Continue reading

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Start your Autumnal mornings with a warm inner glow.

Nutritional Therapy low-cost graduate clinic starts again in October.  The days are drawing in and Autumn is now upon us. It is the perfect time to also move your focus within; to consider how to nourish your body for the … Continue reading

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Are you converting enough beta-carotene to vitamin A?

Vitamin A (retinol) is an essential nutrient that we need to get from our diets.  It is needed for good eye health and much more.  In fact it is named retinol because so much is found in the retina of … Continue reading

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