By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey Creamy and simple to make, these delicious tangy desserts would also be ideal as a breakfast option. They are rich, so a little goes a long way. (serves 4) Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado Zest and juice of 1 lemon 60g cacao butter or coconut oil 60g xylitol or granulated stevia, to taste 100g coconut yoghurt or thick Greek yoghurt, plus 2 tbsp for topping (optional) For the crumble: 30g walnuts, roughly chopped 30g pecan nuts,…
By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey A delicious prepare-ahead Mediterranean dish, caponata is a luscious Italian vegetable melange that goes very well with flavourful sea bass. You can serve the caponata warm or at room temperature and is also delicious topped with grilled/broiled chicken as an alternative. (serves 4) Ingredients: 2 aubergines, cut into cubes 3 tbsp olive oil 1 small red onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 anchovy 2 x 400g cans plum tomatoes, chopped 1 red pepper, deseeded…
By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey A delicious nourishing vegetarian bowl. This version is rich in protein plus memory boosting choline found in the eggs. (serves 2) Ingredients: 90g quinoa 240ml vegetable stock 1 tbsp coconut oil, plus extra if needed ½ onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 4 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced 100g baby spinach leaves 30g bean sprouts 3 tbsp tamari soy sauce 2 tsp granulated stevia, xylitol or erythritol 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 5mm/1/4in piece of root…
By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey Many traditional bars are full of sugars – whether in the form of added syrups or dried fruit. These bars are much lower in carbohydrate and higher in protein, thanks to the addition of vanilla protein powder. You can store these bars in the freezer for up to three months. A perfect grab and go option and ideal post exercise too. (makes 12 bars) Ingredients: 60g coconut oil 1 heaping tbsp almond nut butter 2…
By medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer, an expert in food, herbs and supplements Constipation is a common and distressing problem which affects between five to 20 percent of people, depending on how it is defined. Women are twice as likely to be affected as men, as the female hormone, progesterone, has a slowing effect on bowel movements. If bowel symptoms persist, despite diet and lifestyle changes, always seek medical advice. Constipation can occur as a result of health conditions such…
Organic Raw Virgin Oil – don’t let the name put you off. Time and time again I have been told to give this product a try because of its multiple uses and benefits. It can be used all over the body as a lusciously nourishing beauty treatment and can be used to replace oil/butter in cooking, baking, as a spread and in smoothies. But what exactly is it you may ask? Optima 100% certified Organic Raw Virgin Coconut Oil is…
Have you heard of it? YourBeautyTonic is one of the newest food supplements to hit the market by storm and promises you “a sip closer to beautiful skin”. Created by Irish natural beauty entrepreneur Catherine Mulcahy who has worked 13 years in the natural health and beauty industry, she certainly knows a thing or two about rejuvenating skin from the inside out. Thirty sachets per box, one per day to keep you going for a month, and all you have…
Dr Elizabeth Kershaw-Yates, a GP from The Online Clinic, offers her top tips on dealing with eczema Eczema can range from being a slight inconvenience to being incredibly painful and incapacitating. It has many different forms and names, but one thing they all have in common is dry, itchy skin, often red in colour and being incredibly uncomfortable. Top Tips for Dealing with Eczema Steer clear of soap One of the first things you can do to help clear up your…
‘Ice Guard Crystal Deodorant contains ammonium alum, a naturally occurring mineral which suppresses the growth of skin bacteria. When applied, it creates an invisible layer of protection on the surface of the skin that prevents odour-causing bacteria from forming and enables the skin to perspire naturally.’ Optima’s Ice Guard Natural Crystal Rollerball Deodorant is an all-natural deodorant, so contains no antiperspirant ingredients, perfumes or unnecessary additives (basically, no nasties!). Conventional antiperspirants are filled with potentially harmful ingredients, including aluminium, parabens…
‘My Trusty is an award-winning, naturally based skincare range, uniquely owned and made in the UK by Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. Our products will not only give you beautifully moisturised skin, but the profits from every purchase will go back to the NHS.’ As you all know, I’m a big fan of My Trusty – all the profits from every single purchase go back into the NHS to help fund patient care. I previous reviewed their Little Sunflower Cream (lavender…