Articles – Natural Nourishment

Redefining Desserts with Motion Nutrition + NEW Recipes

To say I spend a significant amount of my time talking about the downside of a sugar laden lifestyle would be underplaying it, we are literally bombarded from every direction by the sweet stuff and sadly for us it is doing us no favours.

The primary reasons we adore sweet things is they flood our bloodstream with quick energy and our nervous systems with all those feel good feelings. Now that is all well and good but our bodies cannot cope with a huge surge in blood sugar, and in fact a high blood glucose level can be exceptionally damaging, so in response to such a peak our pancreas will rapidly secrete lots of insulin to bring things back down again – hence why we experience a ‘sugar crash’ afterwards.

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Just Add Raw: A Campaign with RAW Health

I often get asked whether raw food is the be all and end all of healthy eating and my answer in short is always……no.

Nothing in immediate extremes is going to be the answer to all our ills unfortunately, and crashing into restrictive ways of eating is usually a recipe for disaster but there is definitely something to be said for including a range of different types of foods into our diets, as just like the myriad colours of fresh produce, each will hold its own benefits depending on how it has been prepared.

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Magnetic Musings; How Wireless Technology Affects The Nervous System

I am eternally fascinated by the body and have recently found myself delving deeper and deeper into the world of nervous system and brain health. One of the underlying themes I keep returning to is the impact our modern way of living has on our body’s innate protective mechanisms and/or functioning, and so today I want to touch on one of our most highly prized (but also potentially disruptive) commodities – wireless technology.

There was a time in my life when I could hum you the dialling up tone for the internet, that series of bleeps that would hopefully conclude in a connection and the ability to chat to friends on MSN messenger (seems archaic now in the world of constant, instant communication!) Anyway that process is very much a thing of the past and we can now mostly enjoy continuous connection to the worldwide web, a fantastic advent for business, medicine, travel etc etc BUT is it good for us to constantly be bombarded from every angle with these things?

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A Collaboration with Dr Hauschka + Rose & Apple Tartlet Recipe

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I have adored Dr Hauschka products since I was little, long before I had any idea about the world of skincare. My Mum used to have the bottles in our bathroom, and there was a particularly stunning rosemary bath oil that is now such an emotive scent for me it can literally transport me back to those days in seconds.

And not to claim I am old before my time but that wasn’t yesterday, so in terms of knowing what they’re doing in the natural beauty and cosmetic world, well you can count on Dr Hauschka to have you covered….and so I’m pretty sure you can imagine my overwhelming delight when they asked me to contribute to their ‘Hauschka Life’ magazine this year.

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Hemp Days Are Happy Days

Life can be pretty taxing sometimes, with so many plates to juggle, places to be and things to do who would blame us if we turned to foods less beneficial to our health because of their convenience?! Well anyone who knows me and my ethos about healthy eating will know that I am 100% behind convenience, making the foods we eat work for us, and generally taking the hassle out of healthful food choices.

And it’s with this is mind that I turn my focus today to the wonderful food stuff that is hemp. An absolute powerhouse of nutritional excellence, a culinary delight, and a hugely versatile ingredient, I will also just confirm at this point that I’m not talking about marijuana here, and the recipes I include at the end won’t have you meandering around the place in a slight daze!

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Webinar: Nutrition For Brain Health

Earlier this week I had the privilege of presenting a webinar in collaboration with IHCAN and Motion Nutrition on how we can optimise the functioning of our brains and nervous system with natural nootropics and nutritional intervention.

Concerns over neurological function, chronic stress, anxiety and sleep disorders are hugely commonplace within my clinic and as such this has become somewhat of a passion for me. This also goes hand in hand with the team at Motion Nutrition developing 2 specific new products designed to support this most important organ, and their blends of bioavailable micronutrients, amino acids and herbs are truly at the cutting edge of this field.

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