I’m not much of a salad maker. Every time I eat a nice salad I always think I should make them more, but ultimately, I prefer to put the effort into a hot meal, and just shove some rocket or mixed salad leaves into my mouth. Sometimes, though, I put some effort in, especially when … More Warm Butternut Squash And Spinach Salad
When I became pregnant, I dived deep into the world of birthing, positive birth, and hypnobirthing. I already knew prior to my pregnancy, that there are some big problems with the way women birth in the West. For example the WHO advises that the most appropriate C-section rate should be 10-15%; if the rate is … More Positive Birth
I’ve been making a lot of treats lately. When I have some time to myself these days, I’m usually working away in the kitchen, while listening to a podcast. It’s a nice, relaxing way to spend time, but also means I have a delicious treat to eat! And luckily, I don’t have to feel too … More Chocolate truffles (low carb, sugar-free, vegan)
It’s been a few weeks, and my life has changed massively since I last posted; my baby girl (no name yet) was born on 29th October, at home in the birth pool as planned! It was a really positive birth experience (thanks to being at home, hypnobirthing, and a lot of mind preparation beforehand), and … More Welcome to the world, baby girl
I’ve been doing a lot of batch cooking for freezer meals recently; with the baby almost here, I figured being prepared with lots of meals so I don’t have to cook in the first few weeks makes a lot of sense! I’ve been taking inspiration of recipes from Smitten kitchen and The Domestic Man, for … More Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Paleo/grain-free/low carb)
One of my favourite cutting edge disciplines in science is the research on the microbiome and how it can affect everything from personality to disease risk to mood, and beyond. While the research is still relatively young, there is ample evidence that our modern western lifestyle reduces the number and diversity of beneficial bacteria in … More Probiotics and the Microbiome
What are the healthiest fats to cook with? There has been so much misinformation and deception regarding this question (and around fats in general), that it’s still not anywhere near common knowledge which fats are healthiest. Back in the era when fats (especially saturated fats) were vilified, processed vegetable oils became the panacea for health. … More Healthiest cooking fats
I made this healthier granola the other day and it is too good not to share! While I generally avoid grains and legumes due to their anti-nutrients like phytic acid (which reduces absorption of some minerals like Calcium, Iron, Magneisum and Zinc) and lectin (in high amounts also reduce nutrient absorption, and cause damage to … More Sprouted Granola
Some of you may have noticed from my recent Instagram post that I am pregnant! I am now 23 weeks, and I figured I would write about what I’m doing, to enable a healthy, positive me, and a healthy baby. Hopefully this helps other mamas-to-be out there. My aim is to maximise my chances of … More Having a healthy pregnancy
One thing I’ve learned from cooking over the years, is that sauces (and herbs/spices) are real game-changers when it comes to delicious, healthy food. I used to make very simple dishes with my fresh organic meat and vegetables from the farmers market, which were tasty, but not *amazing*. I then found the perfect spice blends … More Thai red curry paste
