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The sun is out, Spring is in the air & at Natural Nourishment HQ we are feeling good! This time…

Last month we talked about how to successfully make change along with some of the psychology behind eating behaviours. We…

There has long been a suggestion that choosing to purchase better quality food, clean beauty & environmentally conscious cleaning products…

The transitional period that sees a woman’s menstrual cycle cease may pass by without incident for some, but for others…

At Natural Nourishment we help our clients make changes. We know that this can be a daunting process unless you…

It’s January, & thus cue the deluge of the ‘New Year, New You’ resets in the form of juice cleanses,…

Our skin is the largest organ of our body, so what we put on it can have a huge impact…

By which we mean fluoride, just to clarify. Fresh, clean water running from our taps is something to be genuinely…

While many of us are becoming more aware of the chemicals we are putting into our bodies via the food…

What, & how much our children eat is something that parents & guardians worry about from day one. Food intake…

This might seem a slightly odd spotlight to shine when our focus here at Natural Nourishment is all about the…

Have you ever had a busy day & felt twinges or pain in your stomach, or just found you are…

Our mood & neurology are very individual, & like all aspects of biology, multifaceted! There are however some valuable foundations…

The female menstrual cycle is a beautiful & fairly astonishing dance of hormones, which when functioning optimally can work wonders…

To start with the science bit. Collagen is a structural protein made of amino acids (the beads that make the…

If I had to pick a favourite micronutrient maybe, just maybe, this would be my choice. And not just because…

And yes if you do choose to purchase Madagascan vanilla powder from a tiny independent health food store on a…

Now this is not a bad thing per se, being a wonderful human being, caring for our loved ones &/or…

Sounds pretty simple doesn’t it? And yes in principle I fully support the idea of eating intuitively, following your own…

This week we progressed & dived into the world of microneedling to regenerate & replenish the skin surface (in combination…

However as with most things there is huge amounts of variation when it comes to omega 3 products, foods &…

Through the insertion of fine needles into the skin, traditional/dry needling acupuncture stimulates the nervous & muscular systems, & will…

  How many times have you heard the phrase “Oh it’s just because he/she/it’s old”. Well I’ve heard it a…

Just over 7 days ago I embarked on a mission. Well actually this ship set sail about 5 years ago…

OK so let’s begin by saying that I actually don’t consume refined/artificial sugars in any form, & I equally don’t…

Sugar, sugar everywhere & yep it’s literally in all things these days. Over the last year or so increasing exponential…

Back in early January I had the pleasure of witnessing one of the most exciting revolutions I have seen in…

The rise in popularity of plant based eating has seemed to gather almost exponential levels of steam of late, &…

I have recently been overwhelmed with questions on this topic so I thought the simplest way to answer them all…

There has been a significant amount of talk recently based around the idea of starting each day with celery juice.…

Have you heard of kombucha? Well if not this will be even more of an enlightening experience for you! So…

I would like to think people don’t actually refer to me as ‘The Sugar Police’ when I’m not looking, but…

I frequently get asked for my ‘Top Tips’ when it comes to simple changes people can make to their diets…

I have always been an active person, even stretching back to my childhood when (much to my chagrin at the…

  I think this photo just epitomises the ethos of this fantastic skincare & make-up brand, & to say they…

Sleep is pretty important. Actually let me re-phrase that, sleep is REALLY important, & probably more so than many people…

Plant based diets continue to grow in popularity & I am all for people making specific lifestyle choices & changes…

I’m going to give you all a little insight into my love life today……I am truly & utterly besotted with…..tahini.…

  To say I spend a significant amount of my time talking about the downside of a sugar laden lifestyle would…

I often get asked whether raw food is the be all and end all of healthy eating and my answer…

I am eternally fascinated by the body and have recently found myself delving deeper and deeper into the world of…

I have adored Dr Hauschka products since I was little, long before I had any idea about the world of…

Life can be pretty taxing sometimes, with so many plates to juggle, places to be and things to do who…

Earlier this week I had the privilege of presenting a webinar in collaboration with IHCAN and Motion Nutrition on how we can optimise…

I find the world of social media absolutely fascinating, and an incredibly useful tool to easily interact with people and share…

  As the percentage of overweight and obese primary school leavers continues to rise, with increasing awareness of the equally…

So fasted cardio……..This form of workout has gained popularity due to its purported increases in fat burning but were you aware that there are some…

I often get asked about my own preferences for products, places I eat, and general practises that I employ daily…

[wpvideo snZ3j6E0] Can we really be healthy on a sick planet? With mounting evidence of our impact on the environment, and…

As is often the case with many things the internet is an absolute minefield of information when it comes to…

Matcha, the superstar of the green teas, heralded in Asia as one of the pinnacle pillars of health promotion that results in…

I don’t think it’ll come as a shock to anyone by now that I love to start my mornings with something…

The day is finally here! After months of work I am so happy to announce that my first recipe ebook is…

For more information on how to naturally support yourself when you are unwell why not check out my full post on…

This video links to the recipe ‘Super Power Immune Elixir‘ [wpvideo t6Tz6SZ1]

  It happens to all of us, sometimes we just wake up in the morning and feel totally grotty; sore…

A quick round up for you on these vital fats, how to use them, how they differ and why we need them.…

This super quick round up links to the post ‘Store Cupboard Secrets: The Benefits of Soaking & Sprouting’  [wpvideo cqnXUoSN]…

Pregnancy and having a baby is an incredible part of any woman’s life but we also need to be mindful…

One of the most common discussions I have with clients is how to properly construct their plate to ensure they…

For an extra insight why not check out my super quick video crash course, click here to watch. So as…

Are smoothies good for you? Oh gosh what a minefield! 😮 This is a question I regularly get asked as…

This topic has been attracting a lot of media attention over the last few months with two sort of defined…

So one of the questions I get asked most frequently is “Which dairy free milk can I use in my…

Movember is a great reminder to focus on men’s health & the big issues that can affect men specifically. Although…

We all have those experiences in life which we would prefer not to revisit, those “Been there, done that scenarios.”…

Not necessarily some people’s idea of ‘classic’ dishes I’m sure, but definitely an area that could use some serious domestic…

One of the question I get asked most often is what is the difference between a Naturopathic Nutritionist/Nutritional Therapist and a Dietician?…

“I am completely useless in the morning until I’ve had a coffee.” Sound familiar? Not to worry you are most definitely…

My Dad loves popcorn. Literally. My Mum does not. They are both film fans however and as such are relatively frequent flyers…

And so it is with great excitement that I dive in to today’s post. Quiche to me conjures up images…

On meeting me I’m not sure a love of Marvel comics and films would be the first thing you would associate with…

Carrying on where we left off with Part I all those moons ago, today I thought I’d take on a…

Cows are racist. Post done. Ok so maybe not. Actually come to think of it, our stereotypical cows are probably the…

When I was younger I had a period of really disliking the taste and texture of meat and as such…

I must admit that for quite a prolonged period of time cauliflower somewhat fell of my radar, possibly due to…

I don’t think it would unreasonable to assume that most people nowadays are aware that too much salt in our…

So this is my absolute favourite thing to do. I love the challenge of taking something we all know and…

“A Dairy Milk a day keeps the doctor away……” Now how many people wish that was true?! Sadly for them…

A lot of people would say this is the perfect time of year for soup, it’s cold (ish) and dark…

If any of you have been lucky enough to venture to the American Deep South you may have been so immersed…

One of the nicest things I have found from sharing my experiences with others is that it’s given the old…

Seeing as it’s Saturday I think it’s probably best we stick to short and snappy today. Now the above conundrum…

As someone who is lucky enough to need to wear gloves from late September to mid March I can definitely attest…

  So this year for Christmas my Mum bought me this hilarious coaster (thanks Mum, love you). As I am…

One of my biggest bugbears is the lack of attention that people pay to how they start the day. It…