‘Our tinted lip balms leave a subtle gloss on your lips. Their gentle shimmer perfectly fits to women looking for a silky touch of colour. For natural looking tinted lips. The creamy-light lip care with a hint of colour and a subtle sheen enhances the natural beauty of your lips. Organic shea butter and organic jojoba oil leave your lips smooth and soft.’ Weleda recently launched a brand new range of tinted lip balms – a first for the company,…
By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey These refreshing little tarts are packed with healthy fats with the addition of nuts in the base and filling. Citrus fruits are a great source of vitamin C and protective antioxidants, and baobab fruit powder is exceptionally high in vitamin C. Top the tarts with fresh berries for a delicious summer treat. (makes 4 individual tarts) Ingredients for the filling: 60g xylitol 200g cashew nuts Pinch of sea salt 1 tsp baobab powder Pinch of…
‘She is one of India’s most regal roots so let shatavari weave you her hammock of respite. Chamomile to caress and sweet licorice and vanilla to soothe your every sense. Then cranberry, orange, marigold and rose brings all your colour back to life. A cup of perfect balance to restore body and soul.’ The box itself is striking, as soon as Pukka Herb’s Womankind tea hit my desk I wanted to try it. The box screams ‘drink me!’ with its…
By medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer, an expert in food, herbs and supplements Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects as many as one in three people at some point in their life. Symptoms can include painful abdominal cramps, bloating and excess wind, as well as a tendency towards constipation or diarrhoea. What causes IBS? The underlying cause of IBS is not well understood, but it is often triggered by food poisoning or taking antibiotics. Symptoms may relate to imbalances in bowel…
‘Discover the UK’s first certified organic DD cream, a daily defence SPF15. This anti-ageing solution with sea fennel stem cells gives blendable coverage for a smooth and even skin tone.’ The UK’s first certified organic daily defence cream; Age Defy+ Tinted Moisturiser is one of Green People’s best-known products and has received raving reviews since its initial release. So I was pretty excited to try it for myself to see if it’s as good as everyone says! Priced at £36…
By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey Chimichurri is a delicious spicy herb sauce ideal for serving with meats. It is packed with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients making it a flavoursome, healthy dressing. For maximum flavour marinate the steak in a little of the sauce overnight. (serves 2) Ingredients: 2 x 150g lean fillet steaks 150g bag of mixed salad leaves ¼ cucumber, cut in half lengthways and sliced 1 pear, cored and thinly sliced 1 tbsp sesame seeds For the chimichurri…
By nutritional therapist Katharine Tate, an expert in family health and nutrition Many children experience a level of reluctance around certain foods at some point in their development. The transition to solid foods is not always straightforward and new colours, textures and tastes can challenge familiarity. This uncertainty can also provide an opportunity for toddlers and children to assert a level of independence. This can often be accompanied by inconsistencies around what children will eat and where, so by understanding more about why a child may be…
By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey Summery and light tasting. This is a delicious protein packed salad full of beneficial omega-3 anti-inflammatory fats. Using walnut oil or an omega blend oil in the dressing is an easy way to further boost your intake of these healthy fats. Switching to sweet potato provides plenty of carotenoids known to support immune function and eye health. (serves 2) Ingredients: 1 small sweet potato, cut into large chunks 2 boneless salmon fillets, about 120g each,…
By nutritionist Juliette Bryant We all want to feel good and our food choices can play an important role in helping us achieve this. However, due to our primal urges to seek out fat and sugar (foods in short supply to primitive man) and through clever advertising, we often reach for foods, which although may provide an initial boost are followed by a slump and can lead to disease and weight gain. In this article, I’ll look at some of…
April is IBS Awareness Month, although it may have been a bit of a taboo in the past, more and more people are talking about their experiences with irritable bowel syndrome. We’ve asked our experts for their tips and tricks to dealing with IBS: Write it down “You may discover that there are certain foods that trigger the symptoms or it could be the time of day which makes them worse, for instance when you are tired or you may…