I was at a festival at the weekend and between the music and the cheesy chips (yes, even nutritionists eat them sometimes!) I listened to a fascinating talk by Neuroscientist  Dr Hannah Critchlow entitled “How Neuroscience can Predict your Future”. She discussed how much of our likes, preferences and personality depend on our inherited brains […]

This week we have all been baking in record breaking hot temperatures and have needed to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.  But as well as drinking your water, why not try to eat it too? Salad, veggies and fruit all contain high levels of water, as well as important electrolytes that can be […]

It’s definitely salad season right now, but there’s a big difference between a handful of iceberg lettuce and some sliced cucumber, and a nutritionally-dense, ‘super salad’. Read on to learn the basic ingredients that will take your salad to the next level. The best thing is that these can be put together in minutes, perfect […]

For a super tasty lunch or as part of a main meal try this really simple but filling salad using some of the huge variety of seasonal veg around in July. Mix a 250g pack of ready cooked quinoa with 200g of freshly podded, cooked and cooled broad beans. Chop a bunch of spring onions, […]

With Wimbledon starting this week it's definitely the strawberry season. And I think there's nothing more delicious than eating a bowl of juicy strawberries outdoors in the sun. As well as being delicious, strawberries contain high levels of vitamin C along with manganese, flavonoids, folate and other beneficial antioxidants. Because they have a high antioxidant […]

If you want to feel lighter and brighter in time for the summer why not join me for 14 days to Kickstart your Summer? The programme, though it only lasts two weeks, is powerful. It’s designed for periods when you want to press the reset button and kickstart healthy eating habits. You won’t be living […]

If you’re looking for a bit of quick lunch inspiration try this grilled goat’s cheese on portobello mushroom recipe. Serves 2 Ingredients: 6 Portobello mushrooms, wiped with damp kitchen towel 6 round slices of goat’s cheese (each about 1/2 cm thick) 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste 6 large basil leaves, torn 1 tbsp walnuts, roughly […]

There are so many lovely vegetables and fruits that are in season in June.   What can beat the therapeutic podding of fresh broad beans?   How about trying aubergine, courgettes and fennel roasted in the oven with olive oil and lemon juice for a tasty side dish?   Or for breakfast have sliced nectarines and strawberries with […]

If you are planning a Jubilee street party, having friends round or picnicking in the park there are lots of lovely summer drinks that don’t have to blow your good work on weight loss or leave you with a hangover. Here are a few delicious and refreshing alternatives for you to try.  Just click the […]

Did you know that there is a link between dementia, obesity and type 2 diabetes?  There are some risk factors for dementia that can’t be changed such as age or ethnicity.  But the good news is that other factors including diet and lifestyle can have a big impact on the potential development of this disease.  […]