Medicinal Mushrooms…
Introduction Medicinal mushrooms are natural organisms, which can be used to support health & healing. These fabulous fungi, found in forests or hidden beneath the damp earth, possess therapeutic properties which have been harnessed by cultures around the world...
Considering Calcium: Bone Health & much more…
Introduction While we know that it plays a fundamental role in the building of our bones, Calcium’s influence goes far beyond bone health. It plays a vital role in other processes including muscle function, nerve transmission, and even blood clotting. In other words,...
How can we invest in our Bone Health
Our lovely bones support our shape and movement and it would be really great to start to invest in good bone health all through our lives. After all, we will want to remain mobile and strong for as long as possible as we age. So, how can we invest in our bone...
Plant Power!
Recently, I was listening to a podcast with Tim Spector, who is a professor of genetics and an author. He mentioned that we should eat a variety of 30 plants per week as a guide to getting a cross section of the nutrients and phytochemicals that we need. That...
Slow Cooked Beef Stew
Oh the winter warming joys of walking into your kitchen after work and smelling a comforting slow cooked beef stew bubbling away gently! My recipe is pretty basic and as ever, feel free to switch up the herbs or vegetables to suit your own tastes. I regularly...
Broccoli & Carrot Salad
You can keep a broccoli & carrot salad simple with just those two ingredients and add some salad dressing. However, I like to add in a few more colours (i.e. nutrients). So, this is an example of one which I made for lunch, based on what I had in the...
How to Wash Fruit & Vegetables!
While it would be ideal to eat all organic, it isn’t always possible for loads of reasons. So have you ever wondered how to wash fruit & vegetables to reduce the traces of pesticides etc? Here are a few tips for you… Why we need to consider how we wash...
Cannellini Bean & Tomato Soup
Cannellini beans are a brilliant store cupboard staple. They are really convenient to add to soups, dips, stews and salads, thanks to their dense and creamy flavour. If you buy them tinned, just remember to always rinse really well before using. I tweaked a recipe for...