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…
Chestnut & Mushroom Soup
A sumptuous and rich soup bursting with goodness in every mouthful. Shiitake mushrooms contain beta glucans and a little Vitamin D which are known to…
Brilliant Brussels
It’s that time of year when the Brussel sprouts come out, but how can you make them more interesting? Here is a quick, easy and…
A Naturopathic Approach to Long Covid – What We Know So Far
Long Covid seems to be hitting people of all ages – even the seemingly healthy – and we are looking after a number of young…
Chestnut Swirl Brownies
Brownies with a hint of Christmas – these soft and chewy little cuties are sure to be a hit with the whole household and they…
Cream Cheese & Pomegranate Logs
More of a quick snack to grab than a complicated recipe, these sticks of celery stuffed with cream cheese and topped with pomegranate make a…
Raspberry, Apple & Cinnamon Tray Bake
A sumptuous pudding perfect for Sunday lunch using autumnal fruit with a delicate infusion of vanilla and cinnamon. This lower sugar, higher protein fluffy tray…
How to optimise nutrition whilst eating a plant-based diet
If you decide to adopt a vegan or vegetarian diet or you are cutting down on the amount of animal products you consume, then it…
Poppy’s Seeded Bread Loaf
A slightly sweet and nutty loaf of bread which is full of a wide range of nuts, seeds and fibre developed by our wonderful NatureDoc…
Banana & Blueberry Brainy Porridge
This is one of my favourite family breakfasts and I bet this combination of buttery banana and squidgy blueberries will be a winner with your…
NatureDoc’s Winter Health Tips
At this time of year, I’m often asked the best way to keep kids strong and healthy through the winter months, and this year is…
Roasted Pumpkin & Tomato Soup
A perfect way to use up left over pumpkin from Halloween. A stunning autumnal tomato soup recipe using roasted vegetables to give this soup a…
Why do Autistic Kids Stim? …and Strategies To Help
If you have a child with autism, then a big part of their day to day life can be taken up by stimming. Stimming is…
Cashew Nut Butter & Berry Apple Slices
Apple slices supercharged with nut butter, berries and seeds are such a winning snack on so many levels and are popular with all ages. This…
Spiced Carrot Cake
Here’s a delicious carrot cake spiced with warming cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Lower in sugar and boosted with mixed seeds. It’s a doddle to make…
Brain food for working memory in dyslexia, dyspraxia and attention deficit disorder
Dyslexia, dyspraxia and similar learning differences can be very frustrating, but being able to think differently can be a huge advantage. We have a son…