Did you see this article written by Nina Lakhani which was published in the Guardian on Sunday 23rd of October. It discusses the increasing awareness that environmental chemicals are likely to play a role in […]
What can’t go in a salad?!
Seriously, nearly anything can go in a salad if it pairs well with the other ingredients! Get creative, don’t be limited to iceburg lettuce, cucumber and tomato – this list below is just the beginning. If […]
Making a good Salad Dressing
Salads can be a delicious part of a meal and a great way to increase the amount of vegetables in the diet. A salad does not need to be complicated, it just needs ingredients that […]
Mindful meditation – breathing
This is a simple meditation – instead of trying to ‘empty your mind’ of all thought, which can take years of practice, you simply focus on an aspect of breathing: Sit in a comfortable position. […]
How to be a healthy vegetarian
Vegetarians are often considered to be healthy eaters – this can certainly be true for those eating a well-planned diet made from whole foods – non-starchy vegetables, coupled with pulses (beans, lentils), nuts, seeds, eggs, wholegrains […]
Breathing for stress reduction
Shallow breathing may lead to tension and fatigue. Breathing with your diaphragm tends to reduce stress and improve energy. Abdominal breathing, also known as diaphragmatic breathing, is a powerful way to decrease stress by activating […]
Vegetable juicing & smoothies
Vegetable juicing & smoothies for optimal health There is no easier way to increase your vegetable intake than with the addition of a green smoothie. You can use a wide range of different vegetables (and […]
Kryptopyrroles / Pyroluria
What is Pyroluria? Pyroluria litterally means ‘pyrroles in the urine’. Pyroluria is a familial genetic disorder which affects about 10% of the population. Pyrroles are used in the formation of porphyrin, a part of haemoglobin. […]