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Author: Chantelle Holland

Sun-dried Tomato and Olive Muffins

Sun-dried Tomato and Olive Muffins

By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey  A fabulous healthy snack and perfect for packed lunches. Full of Mediterrean flavours these are rich and satisfying. Delicious warm from the oven or served with bacon and grilled vegetables for a breakfast style brunch. These muffins are also gluten free, dairy free and suitable for vegetarians. (makes 6-8 muffins) Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 225g self raising gluten free flour 1 tsp gluten free baking powder ¼ tsp xanthan gum…

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Caponata

Caponata

By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey Normally this would have onion and garlic added. To make it a low FODMAP dish these are removed but plenty of flavour added with herbs and capers.  A fabulous Mediterranean summer dish. This meal is also gluten free, dairy free and paleo. Ingredients: 3 medium aubergines, unpeeled and cut into small cubes 125ml olive oil Salt and pepper 2 red peppers, cut into chunks 2 celery sticks, finely chopped 125ml white wine vinegar 1 tbsp…

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A.Vogel – Cleansing Herb Tea

A.Vogel – Cleansing Herb Tea

‘A.Vogel Golden Rod & Knotgrass Herbal Tea makes a refreshing drink and contains golden rod, birch leaves, knotgrass, horsetail and wild pansy. It is packed with natural flavours and will help cleanse and refresh your system from the inside, helping to remove impurities from the body.’ I know that the sound of golden rod, birch leaves, knotgrass, horsetail and wild pansy isn’t particularly enticing. To be completely honest, I had low expectations for the cleaning herbal tea, I predicted that…

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Green People – A trio of Skincare Treats

Green People – A trio of Skincare Treats

There are many simple pleasures to enjoy in our day-to-day lives. For some of us, it’s enjoying the first sip of tea or coffee in the morning, while others love a good sing-song in the privacy of their car on the way to work. For me, it’s following a nightly skincare ritual. I just love having a long soak in the bath, followed by a good pamper session that leaves my skin feeling cleansed and refreshed, so I was really…

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Weleda – Skin Food & Perfume

Weleda – Skin Food & Perfume

Weleda is celebrating this year as its 90 years ago that the brand launched their iconic product Skin Food. It’s Weleda’s number one selling skincare product in the UK, and has won 23 awards in the past decade in the UK alone. Once an industry beauty secret, it has now become a firm favourite for high-profile celebrities and the public. Weleda have recently just launched a brand new fragrance range too, available in three different scents ‘Agrume’, ‘Rose’ and ‘Grenade’,…

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Viridian – Magnesium, B6 & Saffron

Viridian – Magnesium, B6 & Saffron

I have something to confess: PMS turns me into a hormonal mess. I have literally cried over spilt milk in one particular previous premenstrual whirlwind. I’m not alone either, with around 25% of women of reproductive age suffering moderate to severe premenstrual syndrome symptoms, which occur 1-2 weeks before menstruation. It’s not nice for me, or the people around me who have to put up with my monthly mood swings, irritability and emotional outbursts; so when I saw Viridian Nutrition’s…

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This Month’s Top Picks

This Month’s Top Picks

Advertisement   A herbal choice for pain relief Made from extracts of freshly harvested arnica, A.Vogel Atrogel Arnica Gel is a traditional herbal medicinal product for use in the symptomatic relief of muscular aches, pains and stiffness, sprains, bruises and swelling after contusions, exclusively based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy. Atrogel is an easy to apply non-greasy gel which has the pleasant scent of Arnica flowers and can also be used in conjunction with other medicines. Always read…

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Discover the Key to Lasting Energy

Discover the Key to Lasting Energy

Do you struggle with maintaining your energy levels throughout the day? Is getting out of bed difficult every morning? Elizabeth Montgomery, London’s leading Holistic Nutritional therapist shares with us her key tips for lasting energy and why it’s so important for us to adopt a more holistic lifestyle for long term success: The stresses of daily life can be very demanding, with more and more people finding it difficult to maintain the energy levels needed to get by. Many find…

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Six Natural Ways to Help Diminish Anxiety

Six Natural Ways to Help Diminish Anxiety

Do you feel nervous over the slightest thing and struggle to deal with certain situations? You are not alone. There are over 8.2 million cases of anxiety in the UK and according to Cambridge University, women are nearly twice as likely to experience anxiety than men. These can be common signs of anxiety, but often stress and anxiety are not clearly distinguished. Stress is a response to what appears to be a threat in a situation and the anxiety is a…

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5 Thirst-quenching Infused Water Recipes

5 Thirst-quenching Infused Water Recipes

The benefits of water are endless. Crucial for nutrition, energy and vitality, humble H20 is the ultimate building block for a healthy lifestyle. Although it may be important, the thought of drinking glass after glass of plain old water doesn’t seem too appealing. Thankfully, Rooi’s range of sports water bottles are the perfect way to make deliciously-infused recipes that promise to give an energising boost – each and every time. Here’s a few of our personal favourites: Citrus infusions Brimming…

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