6 minute read One of the key principles, for me, of “healthy eating” is the inclusion of foods that are locally raised, grown and sourced. Not only is this good for the climate (think, fewer transport considerations) and local businesses, it’s also a way of connecting back with the seasons. Seasonal eating reminds…
8 minute read Eating: a perfectly natural thing to do when we’re hungry. And yet, eating has changed over recent decades and more so during Corona Times. With the creation of the 24/7 food environment, takeout delivery services, and the rise of Instagram food inspiration to tickle our taste buds, many of us…
3 minute read If you’ve found yourself on Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras – call it what you will) and wondering where that year went, you’re not alone: I’m right here with you, scratching my head and pondering how that crêpe-d upon us so quickly (sorry, had to be done!)….
10 minute read I know, I hear you: who’d have thought we’d ever see “contentment” in a piece about weight management. But, in a world of confusing mixed messages, it is possible to find your happy place. We live in interesting times. Much of what we thought we knew has changed, particularly in the…
5 minute read *discombobulation is one of my favourite words: it really sums up a state of overwhelm for me: what about you? I think it’s fair to say that the world is a little bit wobbly at the moment. Life is not as it was (some might say that’s a good thing)…
6 minute read How did you sleep last night? Well, I hope? If you’re anything like me, you may occasionally experience a disruption in your sleep quality or quantity that soon settles down. Or, if you’re more like the 40% or so of the UK population who regularly experience issues with sleep, your…