Ah Summertime, how I love thee! Out with the heavy comforting foods, in with the light suppers and salads. This makes a great starter, or double up the portions for a main meal. The coleslaw is very simple but effective, and so much better than the heavy ‘would you like some carrots and cabbage with… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Articles
Why everyone should see a Nutritionist
Bear with me here, as I may be seen as being biased. The thing is, I genuinely believe in what I do. I’ve seen first hand how a few simple dietary and lifestyle changes can make a HUGE difference to people’s lives. I’ve seen clients: Lose weight Sleep better Have clearer skin Have more energy… Read more »
Healthy New Year’s Resolutions you can actually stick to!
You started the New Year with so much promise and hope. You joined the gym and threw away the junk food full of good intentions. However, a month on, the first of January seems like a century ago, and your motivation and enthusiasm that seemed unstoppable is rapidly declining (into an empty pack of hobnobs)… Read more »
Roasted beetroot and parsnip soup
Warm, comforting packed full of flu fighting antioxidants. Heart warming nutritional goodness. Win! Serves 2: Ingredients: 6 small parsnips, peeled and wooden stems removes 6 beetroots, peeled Olive oil Rosemary and thyme 300ml chicken/vegetable stock Salt and pepper Method: 1. Preheat the oven to gas mark 5/180 degrees. Roast the parsnips and beetroots in a… Read more »
Winter Nutrition Tips
If you’re anything like me and would gladly hibernate until spring, then winter is definitely not your friend. Sadly, winter is inevitable, and rather than fight it you should embrace it. The cold, dark days can play havoc with your health and therefore it’s important to note that your nutritional needs are different in the… Read more »
PMS Symptoms part 2 – Beat chocolate cravings
In my last post we discussed how to overcome bloating during your cycle. This week we’ll take a look at cravings. You find yourself by the chocolate counter, unable to resist the temptations on offer, rip open the bar and devour it without thinking. Sound familiar? There are times when chocolate is the only answer,… Read more »
Spicy salmon and sweet potato fishcakes (wheat free)
Ok. I admit it. My name is Neema and I have a slightly unhealthy obsession with fishcakes. If it’s on the menu the chances are I’ll order it. The trouble I have with the restaurant and supermarket versions are the breadcrumbs and white potato (I generally don’t do wheat and and go for sweet potatoes… Read more »
PMS symptoms part 1: Beat the monthly bloat
Every month us ladies have the pleasure of going through menstruation and all the associated symptoms that come with it – PMS, bloating, mood swings, cravings and problem skin. Food and hormones are so intrinsically linked that what you eat can drastically affect your monthly symptoms. One of the most common symptoms is bloating, which… Read more »
Asian Chicken Salad
The warmer nights have got me trying out new salad recipes. My go to salad is usually chicken, avocados roasted peppers, spinach and toasted seeds, so I wanted to experiment a little. I really liked it and hope you do too! Serves 2 Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter (try… Read more »
Chicken satay curry
The miserable weather lately has had me craving warm comfort food – and this is it as its best! Serves 2 Ingredients 1/2 large red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 1 inch piece of ginger, grated 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons red Thai curry paste 1 tbsp sesame oil 6 skinless and boneless chicken… Read more »
Recent Comments