One of the things I love about Christmas is meeting up with family & friends and having some yummy food! The food temptation for me starts way before Christmas though: suddenly I can spot my beloved marzipan and other European sweets in many shops – how can I resist! While I believe occasional indulgence is totally fine, I often hear clients complain that they have to lose weight & detox in the New Year, because they over-indulged. Let’s see what we can do to keep things in c

The news tells us that this year is one of the worst flu seasons. A good time to think about our gut health. Our gut is not only our first-line defence when pathogens enter our body through our mouth, but also contain Gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) which are a big part of our body’s immune defence. A good gut function will also ensure that we are absorbing all the good nutrients we need for our immune system to function. Here are some tips to get you through winter hea

1. WRITE DOWN YOUR RESOLUTIONS! Committing them on paper significantly increases your chances of success. To further increase your chance of success read your resolutions twice a day - as you wake up and just before you go to sleep that night. Every time you read your list, visualise yourself achieving each one. 2. BE SPECIFIC ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT TO CHANGE OR ACHIEVE Research shows that you are more likely to succeed if you are specific about your goals. For example, if you w

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An unhealthy gut has been linked to many diseases including mental health (depression, anxiety, memory loss), obesity, high cholesterol, allergies, autism, diabetes and cardiovascular issues. Your gut is the epicentre of your physical and mental health. The gut is not only the place where you absorb important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals & protein which are the basic building blocks needed for our health, but 80% of your immunity also houses in your gut. What really f

Version 1 Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas 2 large eggs 1 tsp nut spread (I love organic almond or cashew spread) 1/2 cup almond meal 1 dessert spoon protein powder 50 ml coconut milk Directions: Blend bananas, eggs, nut spread, almond meal, pea protein and coconut milk to make a runny batter. Add water to thin if needed. Poor small amount into hot pan and cook both sides till golden. Version 2 Ingredients: 2 eggs, beaten 30g of protein powder - vanilla 1 teaspoon vanill