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Top 10 weight loss tips – Why are we so fat?

Neema Savvides | Fertility Nutrition

It’s official.  The UK is the fattest in Europe, with 67% of men and 57% of women being overweight or obese.  The number of overweight or obese people in the world has topped 2.1 BILLION (* source – Lancet show). These figures are staggering.  In a world with an abundance of food options we are… Read more »

How to beat hay fever naturally

Neema Savvides | Fertility Nutrition

Everyone around me seems to be itching, sneezing and streaming.  It’s most attractive! If you suffer from hay fever, I really do feel for you.  The itchy eyes, sore throat, runny nose and constant sneezing can feel debilitating. High pollen levels at the moment means  you could be in for a tough time. There is… Read more »

Ottolenghi’s roasted aubergine with saffron yoghurt

Neema Savvides | Fertility Nutrition

I love his recipes, and he always comes up with the best and most innovative salads which are always so colourful and appetising. This recipe appealed to me for the colours, but also the textures (plus I love aubergine, basil and pine nuts so it was always going to be a winner for me!). Serves:… Read more »

Courgette ‘noodles’ with basil and avocado pesto

Neema Savvides | Fertility Nutrition

Spring is here! Yay! I am loving this warmer weather, and it always inspires me to get creative with lighter dishes.  This courgette ‘noodle’ recipe is one of my favourites – it really holds the sauce well and the texture is great so you can literally twist it round a fork and shovel in like… Read more »

Rosemary Roasted almonds

Neema Savvides | Fertility Nutrition

Almonds – one of my favourite go to snacks. Full of Vitamin E and healthy fats for beautiful hair, skin and nails, this little nut really packs a nutritional punch. Little tip – if you can, get them from an Indian shop – you’ll get a mahoosive bag for next to nothing, none of this £3.99… Read more »

Top 10 tips for a healthy heart on Valentine’s day

Neema Savvides | Fertility Nutrition

Ah, it’s love day, and whilst most people are celebrating their love hearts, it’s also important to remember the importance of having a healthy heart, as heart disease is the UK’s biggest killer!  All is not gloom and doom however, as there’s SO much you can do to prevent it. Start here with my top 10… Read more »

10 Simple positive life changes you can make today

Neema Savvides | Fertility Nutrition

How have we got to the end of January already?? This month has flown by. It also gets me thinking about those New Year resolutions we make, and wonder how many people have actually stuck to theirs. January is the season of deprivation.  Everywhere I look someone has given up alcohol, or chocolate or heaven… Read more »

Deficiency Signs: Is your body trying to tell you something?

Neema Savvides | Fertility Nutrition

Your body is fascinating and talks to you in many different ways.  If you pay attention, or listen closely enough you are sure to find signs your body is giving, telling you when you are lacking in something.  For example like when you are falling short on certain vitamin. Not hitting your nutritional needs is easy… Read more »

Salmon, courgette and sweet corn fritters

Neema Savvides | Fertility Nutrition

I love this recipe! It was a real discovery/experiment (read, I was about to start making dinner and realised I had nothing left in my fridge apart from salmon and courgettes!).  It always amazes me how you can create dishes out of ‘nothing’. Serves 2-3 (about 8 fritters in total) Ingredients 2 – 3 fillets… Read more »