Oats – Are They Really Healthy?

Oats – Are They Really Healthy?

A client recently asked what my views, as a nutritionist, are on eating oats. As most of you know I don’t eat a lot of grains and find I thrive on a largely grain-free diet. I choose to do this as I find grains cause me all sorts of gastro-related problems – bloating,...
Wound Healing

Wound Healing

We all have unfortunate accidents from time to time! (I’ve had my fair share!) We have all needed to seek medical assistance to stitch thins back together again at times. Our body’s are miraculous self-healing machines but there are times when we need...
Food As Medicine

Food As Medicine

Food As Medicine I firmly believe that foods can either be our best friend or our worst enemy. Some foods can make us fat, sick and prone to all kinds of illnesses and diseases by causing inflammation in the body while others can ease symptoms, help lower inflammation...
Why I Eat Organically Produced Foods

Why I Eat Organically Produced Foods

Why I Eat Organically Produced Foods. A huge part of my philosophy around food is to eat organic produce wherever possible. That’s mainly because I want to: Avoid as many pesticides as I can. Steer clear of artificial additives, colours and flavourings. Stay right...
My Food Philosophy and Grand Plan

My Food Philosophy and Grand Plan

My Grand Plan and Food Philosophy If anyone had told me I’d have a website and a blog as little as 2 years ago I’d have laughed till I fell off my chair! Me? Computer challenged me who shies away from all things internet and technology based? IT does my...