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Drink up: how staying hydrated helps your mood and energy
Tired, foggy or a bit irritable by mid-morning? You may simply need a glass of water. Why we drink less than we think, and easy ways to drink enough, all year round.
Beyond dieting: how to recognise your body’s hunger and fullness cues
After years of rules, many of us no longer know what real hunger feels like. Here’s how to notice your body’s signals again, gently and without pressure.
18 FAQs on Mindful Eating: The Secret to a Healthy Relationship with Food
Mindful eating simply means giving your food, and your body, your attention. Here are the eighteen questions I’m asked most often, with practical answers you can try at your next meal.
Fermented foods for beginners: a gentle guide and my easy homemade sauerkraut
Curious about sauerkraut, kefir and kimchi? Here’s a gentle beginner’s guide to fermented foods, how to choose ones that are truly live, and my simple homemade sauerkraut.
The gut health trio: prebiotics, probiotics and fermented foods, simply explained
Prebiotics, probiotics, fermented foods: they sound alike, but they’re not the same. Here’s how they fit together, and how to put all three on your plate without fuss.
How your gut and brain communicate, and what it means for how you feel
That knot in your stomach before a difficult conversation is no accident. Here’s how your gut and brain talk, and how to look after both.
18 FAQs on gut health: the basics, simply explained
Bloating, probiotics, leaky gut, stress and your gut garden: honest, simple answers to the eighteen gut health questions I hear most often.
How to Make Plant-Based Meal Planning and Cooking Fun and Easy
Would you like more plants on your plate without spending your evenings in the kitchen? Twelve simple tips for planning and cooking plant-based meals, and a sample week to get you started.
The difference between a vegetarian and a vegan diet: which is right for you?
Thinking of eating less meat, or none at all? Here is the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan diet, what each one asks of you in the kitchen, and how to choose what suits you.
How to Meet Your Nutritional Needs on a Plant-Based Diet
Eating mostly plants can nourish you beautifully with a little care. Here’s how to get enough protein, and the few nutrients to keep an eye on.
18 FAQs on plant-based nutrition: a practical guide to eating more plants
Thinking of eating more plants? Practical answers to the eighteen questions I hear most, from protein and B12 to family meals, eating out and life after fifty.
Gone with the Burn: Manage Acid Reflux Naturally
That burning feeling after dinner can spoil a lovely evening. Here are the everyday eating habits, gentle foods and warm teas that many people find soothing, and the signs that mean it is time to see your doctor.
How to Boost Your Energy Naturally: Ten Simple Ways
Low energy rarely has one cause. Ten gentle, natural ways to get your energy back, chosen for your body and your life.
How to Eat When Menopause Hits: A Simple, Kind Guide
Menopause changes what your body needs from food. Here’s a simple, kind way to eat through these years, built around protein, plants, strong bones and good sleep.
Meal Prep to Support Your Immune System
Planning your meals saves time and money, and it makes it much easier to eat the colourful, nourishing foods your immune system relies on. Here are five nutrients to think of, and a simple way to prep them into your week.
If you love it sweet and healthy, choose mandarins
Mandarins are the sweetest citrus fruit of all, and they come with vitamin C, fibre and colour at the time of year when you need them most. Here is why I recommend them when you have a sweet tooth, and how to choose, store and enjoy them.
Sugar Cravings: Why They Happen and How to Calm Them
Sugar cravings usually come from blood sugar dips, habits, short nights and stress. Here’s how to understand yours and calm them gently, without banning anything.
How to Support Your Hormones Naturally: Six Daily Habits
Your hormones respond every day to how you sleep, eat, move and handle stress. Six steady daily habits that give your body the best support.
