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While many people are aware of the link between stress and mood, did you know what you eat also has a direct impact on mental wellbeing?...

Following on from my previous post on how to eat for mental health, today's post looks at whether certain foods can worsen mental health...

I've been posting a lot of info recently on ways to improve health, through diet, excerise, time in nature, managing stress. But one of...

I love this article!! Lifestyle medicine is all about looking at the whole person, and how food, environment, exercise, stress, sleep,...

Food and micronutrients - is there a connection?? In my third post on mental health and nutrition I'll be looking at micronutrients and...

💙 Want to know about what nutrient supplements can help with mental health, in addition to diet and lifestyle? 💙 This is a great review...

🌿This is a cool visual image of how plant based diets impact on health 🌿There is very good evidence that plant based diets result in:...

One of my favourite things about travel is trying different foods Vietnam is one of THE best countries I've ever been to for vegan food -...

Anyone who has young children knows how hard it can be making school /preschool lunch boxes that are both healthy, yummy, and actually...

Did you know beans can literally add years to your life?! 🌱 While many people are aware of the benefits of eating fruit and veges,...

🌿This is one of my go to meals when I want a simple easy vegan dinner full of healthy nutrients (ie tonight!) 🌿It's basically a...

Plant based breakfast! ❤️I'd planned to do a 'what we eat in a day' but totally forgot to photograph lunch 😂 ❤️So here's breakfast...

Friday night curry!! 🌱This cauliflower chickpea coconut and spinach curry is such an easy delicious comfort food for the end of the week...

W inter comfort food 😊 🌾On cold grey winter days most people start to crave heavier more calorie dense meals - I'm pretty sure it's an...

It's been an unusually wet few weeks here, which means I'm craving the sun ☀️ Since covid means no travel, channeling comfort food from...

These tasty little snacks are school lunch baking for the week - 10 minutes to prepare, super easy, and free of refined sugar. High in...

This is one of my favourite winter dishes - rich spicy and satisfying - and very easy!! Served with steamed brown rice and sesame seeds,...

🌱Want to try a plant based diet but not sure where to start? 🌱The benefits of a whole food diet based on plants are many and varied...

🍪Hands up who likes chocolate chip cookies?!! These are a super yum version with a healthy twist - they're made with chickpeas 😉...

Did you know there is actually a 'brain healthy' way to eat?! 💦Brain fog, memory loss, poor concentration, low mood, emotions that go...