THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF POLLUTION AND HOW TO MITIGATE THEM Every time that I come back in the UK from a holiday abroad, I notice how bad the air quality is in London. I have to cover my nose when walking along trafficked roads and I struggle to breathe. So, when few days…
A QUICK GUIDE ON FRESH AND FROZEN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES If I ask you to imagine healthy food, the answer is unanimous: fresh fruit and vegetables. Depending on the season, one might mention a juicy watermelon, crunchy carrots, watery celery or zingy lemons, neatly placed in an organised fridge, ready to be used…
SUMMER GAZPACHO Are these hot summer days leaving you grasping for cooler foods? Forget the ice cream, this gazpacho is what you are looking for, it is nourishing, fresh and tasty. It is packed with powerful nutrients: the lycopene (present in tomatoes) aids the body counteract the harmful effects of UV rays; the…
3 POWERFUL SUNPROTECTIVE NUTRITENTS High on my to-do list this month is to spend quality time in nature, and surely I am not the only one dreaming to book a holiday on the beach. The next thought that come to my mind is, how to avoid damage to my skin? Growing up, I…
GET STARTED WITH ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIETS What is an anti-inflammatory diet? It is an eating pattern that help to lower inflammation in the body, the main driver of chronic health conditions. Not many people know this, but there are few types of anti-inflammatory diets to choose from, depending on what you need/want to achieve.…
CAN TEA TREE OIL HELP WITH BREAKOUTS? Tea tree oil has been studied for decades for its potential benefits in the treatment of various skin complains, including acne. Tea tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) is a small bushy tree from Australia, where the native population use it as a poultice to treat cuts and wounds…
ADAPTOGENIC HOT CHOCOLATE I occasionally find myself in need of a little comfort drink around mid-morning or mid-afternoon, but I have been trying not to rely on caffeine. What has that left me with? Sometimes I go for turmeric latte, but I really crave variety, so I thought why not trying hot chocolate? Being…
CHANA MASALA MY WAY It’s nutritious, it’s warming, it’s delicious, I cannot have enough of it. This is my version of the popular Indian dish that I love so much, with some extra veggies added (just because I am a nutritionist, and I am obsessed with vegetables). Chickpeas are an excellent source of fibre,…
ARE COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS WORTH THE HYPE? When we talk about nutrients for beautiful skin, collagen is always mentioned, and for a good reason. Celebrities have been using it to fight the effects of aging, and now many bloggers are sharing their experiences too. Collagen infused skincare products and oral supplements that can be…
THE POPULAR AYURVEDIC GOLDEN MILK Also known as turmeric latte, it has been used in ayurvedic tradition for centuries, but only in the last few years has gained popularity in the West as an alternative to coffee and tea. Ayurveda supported the use of golden milk as a wellness tonic to calm and strengthen…