The connection between mood and food I hope everyone has had a very happy Christmas and is enjoying some downtime over ‘twixmas ’. This is often a time for eating up left-overs, making turkey curry and…
How to put together the perfect smoothie I realise that smoothies don’t usually get much of a look-in during December. Perhaps I’ve gone a bit early with this post as we are still in the month…
Why do I keep coming down with colds? Each winter seems to bring with it a raft of bugs and the dreaded seasonal coughs, colds and sore throats.It can be frustrating if it feels like you’re…
How bad are ultra-processed foods, really? There is a lot of interest in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) at the moment, but how worried should be? UPFs, also known as ‘industrially produced edible substances’, are foods that have been processed to…
Why a good night’s sleep starts in the morning I am someone who has historically struggled with sleep. It is a lonely and frustrating feeling, lying awake while it feels like the world around you is…
