It’s the time of year to watch out for Ticks! Here’s how to dodge Lyme disease
Ticks are tiny little bugs that can carry a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi and this can develop into a REALLY nasty illness called Lyme Disease.…
Raspberry & Apple Overnight Oats
A yummy breakfast that you prepare the night before, so there is much less rush in the morning. The oats soak up the apple, yoghurt…
The Importance of Gut Flora in Coronavirus
Why have 120 doctors written to our government about the importance of a healthy and diverse gut microbiome? Because they all have concluded that this…
Zesty Lime and Coconut Energy Balls
Delicious little zesty nibbles, these bliss balls taste delicious and are great for the brain and the immune system. Suitable from 6 months old upwards,…
When Fussy Eating Is Not Just A “Phase”
Would you classify your child as a fussy eater? Most kids have food likes and dislikes and usually broaden their diet when the start to…
Mango & Blueberry Kefir Ice Lollies
When it’s hot, it’s always really handy to have some ice-lollies in the freezer. These delicious mango and blueberry ice lollies are boosted with gut-friendly…
Is Kawasaki disease really a risk, and what can you do?
With some children going back to school after half term, many parents are concerned that they may catch coronavirus or bring it back home and…
Clever Ways To Sail Through Your Perimenopause
Hormones can be pesky at the best of times, and they can send you even more out of kilter during your late thirties and forties, as you approach menop…
Sardine Pâté Sandwich
A delicious sandwich that is so quick to make. It’s always good to have a tin or two of sardines in your store cupboard to…
Berry Yoghurt Cake
This is a lovely healthy twist on the traditional Victoria sponge, containing yoghurt and ground almonds with coconut sugar rather than refined white sugar. It’s…
Can Vegan Kids be Healthy Kids?
I often get asked if it’s possible to feed kids a healthy and nutritious vegan, vegetarian, or mainly plant-based diet? Firstly it’s very important to…
Berry Kefir Smoothie
Kefir is a” supercharged” cultured, fermented drink similar to yoghurt which provides a diverse range of beneficial food based probiotic strains plus plenty of protein,…
Vitamin D Update
Now we are in May most people would normally be thinking about stopping their Vitamin D supplements as per NHS guidelines. However, there is mounting…
How To Cope With The Stress Of Home Schooling
When you add home schooling to all the other pressures at home, this has been a huge challenge for several families that I have spoken…
Goan Prawn Curry
Here’s a lovely delicate, creamy and coconutty prawn curry. It’s pretty mild (unless you want to turbocharge it with chilli), so it should suit the…
PANDAS Webinar
This week, I was on a brilliant webinar with Dr Tim Ubhi and Sarah Sharp about PANDAS and Coronavirus. PANDAS is an autoimmune neuropsychiatric childhood…
Banana & Raspberry Oat Bake
Soft and chewy, this oat bake is perfect for the entire family, even weaning babies from 6 months (once they have got the hang of…
How To Sort Out Kids With Gippy Tummies
Having a child with diarrhoea is no fun for anyone in the household! Most of the time, runny tummy only causes discomfort for a day…
Top 7 Tips For Coronavirus Post-Viral Recuperation
If you are still feeling drained and exhausted now you're past the Coronavirus infection, then here are my 7 top tips on how to recuperate.
Lemon & Raspberry Muffins
Muffins are delicious and easy to make, and they are a great way to pack in lots of nutritious goodies. These lemon and raspberry cuties…