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Fermented foods talk at The College of Naturopathic Medicine

I will be giving a talk on ‘Food Fermentation and Beneficial Bacteria’ on Tuesday 6th August at the College of Naturopathic Medicine’s (CNM) Open Day.     This college teaches three year diploma courses in Naturopathic Nutrition where they stress the … Continue reading

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Why celebrating summer solstice is important for our wellbeing

This morning I listened to a beautiful speech by sociologist Tom Shakespeare on BBC Radio 4; A point of View speaking about summer solstice, the lack of symbolism in Britain and our need for more festivals.     He says … Continue reading

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Is counting calories an outdated concept?

Is counting calories an outdated concept? Many experts seem to think so and are now focusing their calculations on the amount of carbohydrates, particularly sugars, consumed; rather than fats or calories.   inSpiral Visionary Products, the original UK producers of … Continue reading

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Blood Sugar Balancing Demo at Neal’s Yard Remedies

Do you want to learn more about your blood sugar levels, coping with sweet cravings, healthy snacks and low GI foods?  I’ll be at Neal’s Yard Remedies in Islington this Wednesday 5th June from 3 – 7pm; available to talk to you … Continue reading

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Ruby Red Smoothie

Ok so I admit it – this post was really just a chance to play with my iPhone WordPress App, but it is still a good smoothie; sharp and fresh with raspberry and mint, to give your morning some zing-a … Continue reading

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Cream Dream Smoothie

This is one of my favourite smoothie recipes. It is creamy but not too sweet and so is perfect for mornings.  It can also easily be modified, by adding raw cacao, turning it into a perfect afternoon pick-me-up.     … Continue reading

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Article on ‘fermentation for anti-ageing’ in the Spring issue of ION magazine

ION Magazine is the subscription magazine for the Institute of Optimum Nutrition, published four times a year.  I was invited to write a piece on the anti-ageing benefits of fermented foods for the Spring 2013 edition.   The theme of … Continue reading

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Omega 3 for vegans and those not eating fish

I was recently asked to write an article for the vegan, raw foods company, inSpiral, about the importance of an EPA and DHA supplement for vegans.  They wanted to get across the key message that omega 3 is an umbrella … Continue reading

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Colostrum for intestinal permeability (leaky gut)

This week I listened to a radio interview on ‘Underground Wellness’ with Dr Tom O’ Bryan, a specialist in gluten sensitivity, about the subject of colostrum.  I was intrigued by this topic as I have been hearing a lot about its … Continue reading

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Kimchi – Spicy Korean Sauerkraut

Kimchi is a spicy sauerkraut, made with Chinese cabbage. It is one of the national dishes of Korea.  Great for giving winter protein-rich breakfasts a hot, gingery kick!     Ingredients 1 Chinese cabbage, cored and shredded 1 bunch of … Continue reading

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