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Are Carbs the Devil?

A short educational video giving you the low down on everything carbohydrates. From discussing complex carbs vs simple carbs, what's the difference and what you should be eating more of to benefit your health.

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Veganuary: Are you Sticking with It?

Whilst Veganuary is coming to an end, some of you may have decided to continue on with veganism. If this is you, here are some tips you may want to bear in mind…

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Beat Fatigue in 2021

As we move forwards into the new year, it seems apparent that our working schedules may still be disrupted as a result of the pandemic.

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Health Anxiety During the Holidays

A time of indulgence and pleasure, Christmas-time can sometimes bring around feelings of health anxiety as a result of eating and drinking a little more than normal and adopting…

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Healthier Alcoholic Beverages for Christmas

Whilst we know that alcohol has various health risks associated with it, I am also a firm believer in balance and enjoying a little alcoholic tipple during celebratory periods…

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5 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

As we wind down into the winter months with lots of booze and party food around, it can be difficult to stay on track when it comes to our health. That's why I’m giving my top 5 tips on how to stay healthy during the holidays…

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5 Ways to Improve your Digestive Health

The incredible organ that is our gut has become an area of increasing popularity within the health and medical community, showing no signs of slowing down. More research has come to light on how our digestive system plays a pivotal role in our wellbeing.

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The Healthiest Foods for Breakfast

Looking to start your day the right way? I’m sharing the healthiest options for breakfast. ‘Breakfast’ got its name for breaking the overnight fast whilst we sleep. During the night, the body aims to repair itself, which can be an energy-demanding process.

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The Rise of Chronic Fatigue in the Pandemic

It’s a time where, more than ever, multi-disciplinary care is needed in dealing with these complex, chronic illnesses and therapists like me are busier than ever in helping to support and guide clients on their recovery path.

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How to Lower your Blood Sugar

Whenever we eat carbohydrates, sugar (also known as glucose), enters the bloodstream. Glucose is an important source of energy and provides the body with the correct nutrients to fuel our internal organs and bodily processes.

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Living With a Chronic Illness

When you’re going through a chronic illness, it’s important to pay focus to your mental health. There’s no doubt that when you’re going through the throes of myriad physical symptoms, it can have obvious knock-on effects on your mental health as a result…

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Leafy Green Shakshuka

A wonderful savoury egg sensation. Shakshuka is a hugely popular Israeli dish initially brought about by Jewish immigrants and translates to 'a mix up'. That is exactly what this lovely creation is; a mix up of some of my favourite healthy ingredients!

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Homemade Teff Bread

There's something incredibly rewarding about making your own fresh bread. The smell, taste and texture offers so much when you've made it using your own hands. This loaf is a combination of teff, buckwheat and brown rice flour, which offers a plethora of nutritional benefits.

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