When we think of perimenopause, we typically think of women hot flushes, mood swings, sleepless nights, brain fog… the usual suspects. But what if I
And just like that, I stumbled across a new term: food noise. It’s defined as “heightened and/or persistent manifestations of food cue reactivity, often leading
Good grief, I’ve been eating in the Wide Eyed way for almost 13 years. So, you’d think that when it comes to eating over the
I want to talk about pregnancy nutrition. I recently posted a video about my near-death childbirth experience in 2000. I am utterly convinced I had
You might believe that going to an ‘expert’ for help with a problem is asking them to help you change some kind of flaw. Whether
These are so delicious and easy to make.
I’ve found that even with the best food, I need an extra boost when it comes to alleviating the aches and pains that come when
Did your mum ever say, don’t rush your food you’ll get indigestion? Or were you warned off a late-night snack of cheese on toast because
The alternative to filo pastry is crisp and the filling is authentic. Spanikopita are a Greek dish invented in 1944, thanks for that Google! The
I was thinking about how I used to eat the other day. I think about it a lot really. It’s my job to put myself
Pizza Express do an excellent dressing but it now contains all manner of things you don't want to consume. Here is an easy alternative.
The idea of fasting hit me in the head in 2013. And it definitely worried me. Before the notion was introduced to me, it had
I had the privilege of doing a podcast for Annie Rowan discussing how I control my perimenopause symptoms entirely with how I eat LISTEN HERE
Making sushi is fiddly. Plus regular white rice is terrible for your insulin levels. The quinoa is super easy to prepare and then you just
Indigestion tablets were a part of my life for some 30 years. I’ve had severe bouts of indigestion, but I had no idea that for
Super quick and easy and saves loads of energy on the cooking front
I adapted this recipe from Waitrose Harissa Halloumi kebabs. They were so expensive for such a small amount. Absolutely delicious and so so simple.
Even the no added sugar baked beans you can get have ingredients you don't want or need in your miracle body. Have these occasionally as
Unlike the monumental moment when I first read about what the human body shouldn’t be eating for it to thrive which is burned into my
Convert any meal you already love into versions that your body will thrive on and start losing weight today. CHEAT SHEET PLEASE
Here is a mini version of the paid course absolutely FREE! Use what you learn in these three videos emailed directly to your inbox and
It's good for you because it tastes fantastic and it also incorporates fibre to buffer the effect of the glucose in the rice syrup. It's
Yet another miracle ‘cure’ for the menopause symptoms has hit the headlines. Testosterone preparations are being promoted all over social media and have many women
If you have weight to lose, don’t eat oats. Despite the health halo oats have been given, your body will digest them and turn them
So delicious and so much better for you than cereals. You don't have to serve this with milk, you could have it as an on
You know I’m always talking about taking the very best care of yourself. Obviously, my focus is the very best food but there are other
It’s our national obsession. And it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. We now live in a time where we’ve passed our weight obsession
You’ve more than likely heard of someone having a ‘thyroid problem’. You might be that person. The thyroid is the butterfly shaped gland in your
Are you in the habit of justifying every action you take? For example, might you book a holiday that will stretch the bank, but justify
I love how various events set me off on a tangent. I recently got invited onto BBC Radio Suffolk, to talk to Wayne Bavin again,
If you are averse to absorbing the sun’s rays, then absorb these facts: You are twice as likely to die from not being exposed to
Being in my fifties now, I find myself more and more baffled at the sheer lack of information I was ever provided with, either at school or via public health, when it came to the various stages my body would go through as a woman.
It’s no secret that maintaining a healthy balance in life can be tricky. We are constantly bombarded with demands from work, family, and social obligations. It can be hard to find time for ourselves, let alone our hobbies and interests.
I talk to Wayne Bavin of BBC Radio Suffolk, about a study that found that we say we’re fine when asked how we are, even if we’re not.
A recent study by Belgian researchers found that out of 750 type 1 and type 2 diabetics, around a third of both men and women
Walkers Crisps in collaboration with Ruby Wax and Comic Relief have launched a campaign to improve our mental health by talking more honestly to each
Here’s what not to do if you’re trying to replace one ingredient with an untested alternative! My goodness I thought I was being so clever.
Listen to my interview with Wayne Bavin of BBC Radio Suffolk about when the best time of day to eat is. Subscribe to receive your
Low carb meals, low fat or vegan, it’s all there. Isn’t it convenient that we can simply move from one diet to another and have
Do you have maintenance plans of any kind? You more than likely get many things serviced to keep them in good condition. Car, boiler, home appliances etc.
No. Surely not. Not you. You’re vigilant and always watchful for someone taking the Michael. And if something slips by your guard you easily nip
Before 2012 I never questioned where my food came from. I went to the shops to buy the weekly groceries and filled my trolley to
I would wager that you’ve known someone related to you or closely associated with you who has died of cancer. There are very few people
With 7.9 billion (and counting) people on the planet it is well known that there is an urgent need to find ways to feed us
(This is an article that includes links for which I am a paid affiliate.) During term time is a great time to get out and
Go to the supermarket and the special offer shelves have low cal this and low fat that and ‘heart healthy’ wholegrain cereal bars at all
Great question. But you might as well ask any random person on the street because you will get a million different answers!
Hot flushes, mood swings, insomnia, vaginal dryness, low libido, bad skin, mental fog, and myriad other things we’re told to look forward to as we approach that “certain age” as a woman.
You’re not alone and its fair to say that a lot of people find themselves exhausted. Not least because of the year we’ve all been through. But there can be various reasons for exhaustion so let’s explore some of the possibilities along with potential solutions.
You can call me a heretic, I don’t mind. In fact, I welcome it. Bring it on. I will stand my ground. I don’t believe
I’ve done the research so you don’t have to. And I’m here to tell you that you can literally treat yourself when it comes to
I talk to James Hazell about how to make changes to support your mental and physical health in lockdown.
When I was a child, I was the world’s fussiest eater. I lived in fear of being offered food at a friends house, knowing that
But my headline ‘This virus has shown us what we’re made of’ refers to the actual physical attributes of the human body and how we can arm ourselves against it and anything else that crops up in the future.
My sister business with Katrina Love, Positive Mindset Coach, talking to Nicki Bannerman
I talk to James Hazell on BBC Radio Suffolk about the phenomenon ‘dessert stomach’.
I talk to the lovely James Hazell on BBC radio Suffolk about what to do in dry January.
Here I talk to the excellent host of the Make Today Count podcast, Ross Dean.
The government has unveiled a plan to tackle obesity in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, Natasha Hodge of Wide Eyed Nutrition takes a look
This is my son Jacob. The picture on the left is November 2017. At this point he is 17. In fact he is two types
If you are trying to reduce your blood sugar, bread is the last thing you should eat. These easy to make low carb rolls are the perfect replacement.
I know we have to eat. It’s something we all have in common. But oh my goodness isn’t it boring to hear different takes on the latest food trends day in and day out?
For those with an egg allergy or vegan, this is perfect. I’ve tried cashew mayo which leaves a grainy texture on coleslaw, but this is truly smooth. Tastes delicious and the flaxseed mean it’s packed with omega 3’s.
Not the kind of brain drain where the brightest sparks clear off to other countries and contribute to other economies. The kind where your own
So here I am, in a reflective mood on holiday in Kos in 2017. The holiday was nearing its end, and we’d had
Did anyone see the BBC programme last week, Horizon ‘Clean Eating: The Dirty Truth’? I watched it, anything to do with health and food is
You’re definitely not going to like this. What could be a cosier way of fund raising for a good cause than by selling cakes and
You don’t know what you’ve got ’til its gone. It’s a common phrase.
Well I have recently been living in a kind of underwater world.
I’m the first to put the series link on and devour the info that’s spewed forth by good looking presenters masquerading as experts in health
