HARISSA CHICKEN Chicken is the absolute most common source of protein in UK (and around the world), and sometimes we might feel tired of the same old recipes. I took inspiration from north Africa and added my beloved harissa paste. The main ingredients are chillies, garlic, coriander, oil, lemon juice and spices. For convenience…
3 WAYS TO CREATE BETTER GUT HEALTH AT WORK When it comes to gut health, the priority is to be free from bloating, pain and discomfort. So many times, I have suffered from one or more of these symptoms, and probably you too at some point in your life. This is because when it…
WHY AM I TIRED? 10 COMMON CAUSES OF FATIGUE (number 5 will surprise you) Fatigue is characterised by a general feeling of low energy and a chronic tiredness that doesn’t go away even if you rest more. Fatigue and tiredness are becoming increasingly common in the general population, a 2021 study (DOI 10.3238/arztebl.m2021.0192)…
GREEN PEA GUACAMOLE How many ways you can make guacamole? Like hummus, the possibilities are endless. This time I wanted to add a source of protein to it, so when I dip my nachos, I have all 3 essential macronutrients (carbohydrates from nachos, protein from peas and fat from avocado). This is a great…
LOADED SWEET POTATOES Who doesn’t like oven roasted potatoes? Let’s shake things up and create a tasty variation that can also provide extra nutrients: this is my Loaded sweet potatoes recipe. They are perfect paired with your favourite oven roasted main (be it vegetarian or not). You can also make a bigger batch and…
TOP 3 REASONS WHY MAGNESIUM CAN HELP YOU SLEEP BETTER Sleep is crucial for overall health and brain function. Specifically, during sleep the body regenerate itself, repairing and growing new cells, storing new information in the brain, reorganising neurons while also getting rid of waste. When we don’t sleep well, we might experience…
QUICK SPINACH AND LEMON PASTA In nutrition blogs you often find that pasta should be avoided because of the high amount of simple carbohydrates that it contains. But there are two things to take into consideration: the first is that we need some simple carbohydrates,particularly before physical exercise; the second is that not…
BOOST YOUR HEALTH WITH ANTIOXIDANTS: WHAT THEY DO AND WHERE TO FIND THEM The word antioxidant has become a buzzword, seen on TV, magazines or posters in the supermarket. But it can be hard to know the difference between marketing and the real benefits. As a Registered Nutritionist I like to divide facts…
BOOST YOUR DIET AND LEARN HOW TO INCLUDE FLAXSEEDS Flax seeds are tiny oil seeds that originated in the Middle East, where they have been consumed for over 6000 years. The Romans called this seed Linum usitatissimum, which means “very useful” and were probably aware of its health properties. Today linseeds have gained popularity…
CRUSTED SALMON Rich in omega 3 fatty acids, great to support skin, heart and brain health, lower inflammation, salmon is one of the most loved fish in UK, along with cod. All fish can be included in the diet (unless you exclude animal products due to ethical and/or environmental reasons), but oily fish like…