Key uses: Lifts the spirits Improves the circulation Supports memory and improves concentration Improves digestion Rosemary has a long history of medicinal use and is one of my favourite herbs this time of year. Rosemary is great for lifting the spirits on wet winter days. It is considered by many herbalists to be specific for […]
Did you know your brain is over 60% fat and that omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) found in oily fish feature heavily in our brain cells? Studies have shown in countries where consumption of omega-3 EFAs from oily fish are high, levels of depression are lower. A study which analysised the results of ten studies […]
This salad is so easy and delicious and packed full of goodness! This works well as a main meal or a side dish. These quantities will serve two as a generous side dish. Ingredients: Brown rice or quinoa (about ½ cup uncooked) – cooked and cooled Lower fat feta cheese 30g Olives – handful, cut […]
Nettle Leaves have a long history of medicinal use. Today modern herbalists use nettle tea or tincture as a gentle tonic and cleansing herb to strengthen the whole body, for arthritis, and for allergic conditions such as asthma, hay fever and eczema. It is also very helpful for women suffering with heavy menstrual periods and […]
Cheese is a good source of protein and calcium and contains the same vitamins as milk. It also helps to neutralise harmful acid in the mouth and prevent tooth decay. Unfortunately most cheeses are very high in fat. Furthermore, because they are aged products the fat in most cheese is worse than the saturated fats […]
Foods which contain phytoestrogens will exert a mild oestrogen boosting effect on the body. Try to include them in the diet as often as possible. (Caution needs to be taken eating these foods if you have had an oestrogen related cancer in the past.) They include: Flaxseeds – ground and added to porridge or […]
Aromatherapy is a holistic therapy which uses the essential oils of plants – the concentrated aromatic volatile part of the plant – to alleviate illness and promote balance in the body. Oils are usually inhaled via steam inhalation or an oil burner, applied in massage or added to bathing water. Some aromatherapists prescribe oils to […]
Prompted by my daughter turning vegetarian, this is my first attempt at cooking a Quorn veggie chilli and it has come out delicious! It is very easy to make. Incredibly healthy, very low in fat, packed with veg and high in fibre. The kidney beans are full of antioxidants which help to protect the body […]
Urinary tract infections (cystitis) are very common in women as the tubules from their bladder to the outside world are much shorter than in men so it is easier for infection to get in and take hold. Symptoms include burning pain on urination, constantly needing to urinate but passing very little, blood in urine and […]
Are you looking forward to Christmas but dreading the weight-gain, bloating and sluggish-ness that often comes with it? Don’t want to undo all the good work you’ve put in improving your health/waist line this year or simply want to go into the New Year glowing? Here are some simple tips which won’t stop you having […]
