Most people don’t give a second’s thought to their skin – unless they’re scowling at the wrinkles or wobbly bits in the mirror. It’s already doing a fabulous job keeping your insides in, protecting you from infection and radiation,...
Mussels are in season October to March, so there’s still time to catch them at their best. This recipe is courtesy of Olive Magazine. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS Mussels 2 kg Spring onions 3, finely chopped Kaffir lime leaves 2, torn in half Thai red...
There are some lovely aspects to winter – not least snow, which was coming down hard and fast this morning…… And I’ve always preferred winter clothes to summer – in my opinion, you just can’t beat the feel of a big, thick, cosy...
Kale is a wonderful leafy veg, now in season, and an excellent source of vitamin C – among many other valuable nutrients. It can feel perhaps a little too virtuous. Maybe you don’t really know what to do with it either, so why not try my Lentil & Kale...
Itchy, watery eyes? Constantly sneezing? Hello hay fever! Now I really know it’s spring and you’re here to stay – like an uninvited guest – for the next six months. But while Mother Nature can be cruel, she is also kind. It might surprise you to know that changing...
There’s a lot to like about autumn (the amazing colours on the trees, for instance) but among the things not to like are catching a cold and feeling a bit blue as the days start to get darker. These symptoms may be an indication that you are low in vitamin D, which is...
My goal is to get you to a place where your time is spent thinking about, and doing, the things that are meaningful in your life, not worrying about your health. Reading the scientific research, identifying root causes and coming up with diet and lifestyle recommendations to address these, is only half the solution.