Can probiotics help babies & toddlers with atopic allergies & immunity?
Babies and toddlers have very delicate immune systems, and when the immune system is misdirected or underdeveloped, it can manifest in cow’s milk protein allergy,…
Pan-fried Onion Bhajis with Coriander Raita Dipping Sauce
A wonderful onion bhaji recipe using red onions, with a tangy fresh coriander and yoghurt dip. I love bhajis, as they are naturally allergen and…
Date & Tamarind Chutney
A zingy no-cook chutney with a mild kick and no refined sugar. Suitable for the whole family, it tastes amazing on its own or with…
How (un)healthy is ready-made pastry?
It’s just so tempting, isn’t it? I love pastry just as much as anyone and when it is ready-made it’s a cinch to use and…
Apricot & Pumpkin Seed Cookies
A lovely apricot and lemon infused cookie made only with oats, fruit and seeds. These are all-day cookies which are perfect for a late breakfast…
How nutrition & lifestyle can help you prepare for the covid vaccine
Over the next two or three months, most UK adults will be offered a Coronavirus vaccine. Inevitably there are some people who are concerned about…
Five Veg Chicken & Lentil Soup
An all in one bowl of goodness, this lemony chicken soup is supercharged with five vegetables and green lentils. The lemon, garlic, thyme and parsley…
Egg & Watercress Wraps
A tasty and easy wrap, perfect for the spring and summer months. You and your kids can eat these at any time of the day.…
Should you take Vitamin D supplements or get it from the sun for free?
It is now well-accepted that vitamin D deficiency is strongly associated with worse Covid-19 outcomes, and that in the UK, many people have low levels…
Herby Salmon Risotto
A lovely cheery spring and summer risotto with delicate flavours of dill and parsley suitable for the whole family including babies from 6 months. This…
Review: The Little Grower’s Cookbook by Ghillie James and Julia Parker
There are times when I think I have exhausted all the ways of keeping the kids entertained while they are at home. And then a…
Banana & Tahini Granola
A delicious gut-friendly crunchy granola that is delicious served with live yoghurt and berries or sprinkled onto a smoothie bowl to give some crunch. Sweetened…
Spiced Carrot Pancakes
These are lovely soft pancakes with a warming spicy flavour and naturally sweetened with carrot, apple and delicious spices that settle the tummy. These make…
Beetroot & White Chocolate Brownies
Even though I created this recipe as something special for Valentine’s Day, this is a recipe that everyone can enjoy at any time of the…
What is Histamine Intolerance, and what can I do about it?
Specific food and environmental allergies are now very common, and these can range from peanut and cow’s milk protein allergies to grass and pollen allergies.…
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Beef Chilli
A veg-packed & delicious chilli perfect for family suppers. Not too spicy, with five different vegetables grated in so the veg dodgers can’t spot them!…
Teriyaki Haggis with Artichoke Neeps & Tatties
When my husband Christopher first came up with the wacky fusion idea of making Teriyaki Haggis about 10 years ago for a Burns night supper,…
Does the Gut Microbiome Play a Role in Covid Outcome?
A new study published in the BMJ this week has found that if we have out-of-sync bacterial balance in our gut microbiome, known as “dysbiosis”,…
Smokey Chicken & Butterbean Mediterranean Stew
This warming all in one stew brings together the smoky flavours of paprika and chorizo with eight different Mediterranean vegetables and butterbeans to make a…
Pineapple & Ginger Zinger Smoothie
A trio of ‘pure gold’, you can’t get better than pineapple and freshly squeezed orange juice combined with fresh ginger root for a zingy fresh…