Healthy Eating
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How the Gut and Nervous System Connect
IBS is now described as a disorder of gut brain interaction, reflecting the close communication between the digestive system and the brain.
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Courgette, Rocket and Grilled Halloumi Salad
A Low Fodmap recipe that’s light yet satisfying, making it well suited to summer. The small number of fresh ingredients encourages simplicity and awareness around how food feels in the body.
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Why Self Compassion Works
Interoception helps us notice subtle changes in breath, heartbeat and fullness. When these signals are tuned into, people with IBS and other gut issues experience fewer symptoms and lower stress response.
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Raw Carrot and Chickpea Salad
In this recipe, the combination of carrots and chickpeas nourishes the body without heaviness, and is a great example of self compassion on a plate.
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Understanding Sluggish Digestion
Understand why if the digestive system slows, it affects more than bowel movement. The body’s energy dips and your whole rhythm feels heavier.
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Overnight Prune, Chia and Kiwifruit Pots
Try this recipe for an easy, delicious boost of energy in a pot. Quick and simple to make.
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Awareness and the Gut
Your gut and brain talk to each other. Scientists call this the gut–brain axis, a two-way communication line carried by the vagus nerve, immune messengers, hormones and the trillions of microbes that live in your gut
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Broccoli, Rocket and Avocado Salad Recipe
Broccoli provides compounds that upregulate our own detox enzymes through the Nrf2 pathway, a real-world example of food supporting detoxification.
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Nourishing the Pause: Eat Slower and Feel Better
How we eat has a direct effect on how we feel physically and emotionally. One of the most nourishing things we can do right now is to slow down.
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Shiitake Mushroom Miso Soup
A simple, warming soup that’s gentle on digestion and deeply grounding – perfect for a winter pause.
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Kumara and Lentil Soup Recipe
There is something deeply grounding about a bowl of homemade soup in winter. This sweet potato and lentil soup recipe is a gentle yet powerful way to support your body’s needs through the colder months. It’s also gluten and dairy free.
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Roasted Kumara & Rocket Salad Recipe
A Salad with Health Benefits Prep: 30 minutesServes: 4 people Ingredients (Salad) Ingredients (Dressing) Directions Preheat the oven to 230°C. Toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned. Let them cool slightly. In a large bowl,…
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The Importance of Blood Sugar Balance
By stabilising blood sugar, eating in alignment with your body’s cycles and nourishing yourself with key nutrients you can improve mood, energy and overall harmony.
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Gut Harmony for Sustainable Health
Sustainable health emphasises balance and resilience without depleting resources, whether it is personal energy, emotional reserves, or environmental sustainability. Healing begins by identifying and addressing the root causes of imbalances, empowering the body to heal from within.
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Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe
This cheesecake is a powerhouse of sustainable nutrition. The cashew and seed base provides healthy fats, fibre, and plant-based protein, supporting energy and satiety.
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Detoxifying Beetroot and Greens Soup
Release the Power of Beetroot This delicious and warming soup is packed with detoxifying ingredients that support liver health and enhance the body’s natural detoxification processes. Prep: 20 minutesCooking time: 30 to 35 minutes Ingredients Directions In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until they are soft…
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Nourish Your Liver for Better Health
Support Your Liver for Optimal Health The liver is one of the body’s most vital organs, performing over 500 functions daily. It processes nutrients, detoxifies harmful substances, produces bile for digestion, and stores vitamins (A, D, E, K, and B12) and minerals (iron and copper). To maintain optimal health, understanding and supporting liver function is…
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Stewed Apple Recipe
Who knew that a simple apple could have so many benefits? Apples are not just a delicious treat but a powerhouse of goodness for your body. Let’s discover the rewards of this humble fruit.
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Challenges of Diverticular Disease
Half of those over 60 and a staggering 60% of those over 80 will exhibit signs of diverticular Disease.
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Cracking the Candida Code
Could your persistent gut problems be linked to something more elusive. Could it be Candida? Let’s delve into the world of Candida albicans.
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Eatloaf Recipe
A novel recipe for a meatloaf without the meat. This recipe can easily be adapted to be gluten free too, making it versatile enough for large gatherings of friends and family.
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Constipation
Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal issues reported in Western countries. As you may expect, constipation often has a lot to do with diet and lifestyle.
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Pumpkin Dhal Recipe
This delicious dhal is a perfect vegetarian main Lentils count as both a protein and a vegetable, which means that when you eat half a cup of lentils you can tick off one of your 5-daily vegetables as well as one serving of protein. Lentils are high in fibre, and half a cup gives you around…
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Pumpkin Soup Recipe
A warming and nurturing recipe in these cold and crisp winter days. Pumpkin is a great source of fibre, which we need for good digestion and regular bowel motions. Pumpkin also contains B vitamins, which are great for energy.
