Prebiotics, Probiotics and Gut Health
I’ve wanted some time now to write a post about gut health, probiotics and prebiotics so this sauerkraut recipe is the perfect excuse! I am sure you’ve all heard or read somewhere about the gut microbiome and its importance to health, not only our physical but our mental one too, as it has been shown …
Cruciferous Vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables belong to the Brassicaceae or cabbage family of plants and are a powerhouse of nutrients with a host of health benefits. Not only are they high in fibre and low in calories, they are also rich in vitamins A, C, K and phytochemicals (nutrients found in plants) such as the sulphur containing glucosinolates …
Eating for Menopause
I’ve been wanting to write a post for this important topic, which sooner or later will touch all of us women, and is very close to home since due to the chemotherapies I had the last years I unfortunately got into premature menopause (otherwise called premature ovarian failure) at 39 years old. There are many …
Far Infrared Sauna
Today I want to talk to you about another of my favourite common health habits: infrared sauna. Having done many rounds of chemotherapy and being on very heavy medication, I am particularly sensitive to the word detoxification, and I make conscious efforts to eliminate the toxins of the drugs from my body. I came across …
Epsom Salt Baths
Today’s post is a little different, as it’s not a cooking recipe, but a detox and relaxation recipe. It’s a ritual that I’ve recently discovered, and truly believe it’s the best I can do to treat myself and feel a little bit like a queen. While I would love to be able to go to …
How to Quit Sugar: Tips & Tricks
How are we doing after a week without sugar? If I remember correctly, after the first week I had intense withdrawal symptoms, so I’m warning you that this might be a hard week to come. This is why I’m making this post with a few tricks to trick our body (bio hacks) and decrease the …