CFS Juices and Smoothies

Ok, I'll come clean. Since really taking care of my body and wanting to create as nutrient-rich a diet as possible, juices and smoothies are my go-to essentials. Juices and smoothies are easily absorbed by the body (more so juices, because smoothies require more work on your digestion's … Continue reading →

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diet

This article is reposted from an article I wrote for MindBodyGreen, on my Chronic Fatigue Syndrome diet. Having had CFS since I was 18, I’ve dabbled in lots of nutritional fads and special diets in my time. Now having fully recovered, I can say there are a few dietary tips I … Continue reading →

5 Health Tips for Teachers

I always said I was never going to be a teacher and I always said I was never going to move to London. Both of these things happened to me in August 2008. Teaching is an incredible profession- no two days are the same and it can be very rewarding. However, most of my non-teaching … Continue reading →

Stupidly Healthy Green Vegetable Soup Recipe

This recipe is adapted with gratitude and love from one by the amazing Queen of Quinoa Ok, I'll admit it- I'm definitely one of the 'stick to the recipe', not particularly creative cooks (I've had some huge disasters in the past!), but soup, I can make. In fact, I think it's probably … Continue reading →

Ginger and Paprika Butternut Pumpkin Soup RECIPE

As promised a few weeks ago after a vote on my Facebook page, here is my special Butternut Pumpkin Soup recipe (or Butternut Squash, as it is in the U.K!). I adapted it from Julie Daniluk's 'Meals That Heal Inflammation' cookbook. As many of you have realised by now, I absolutely love … Continue reading →