Category: Nutrition
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Zingy Lemon and Turmeric Powerball Recipe
I noticed something! There is a distinct lack of sweet recipes on my site at the moment. Which is odd…given the size of my sweet tooth. So here is the first – a really easy and moreish lemon powerball. These little beauties are packed with a vibrant combination of zesty lemon, earthy turmeric, and a…
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A Game-Changer for Menopause Symptoms
Perimenopause and menopause symptoms driving you crazy? Then keep reading. There is a new (and potentially very effective) kid on the block when it comes to menopause symptom management. Say hello to vagus nerve stimulation. Not menopausal? Don’t go anywhere, as supporting this one nerve in the body positively impacts overall health and well being…
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No Mayo Broccoli Slaw Recipe
If I do say so myself, this recipe is an absolute winner….if you are a fan of coleslaw and broccoli anyway. I am – but I’m not a lover of the vast amounts of mayo that coleslaw usual involves…..’any actual vegetables with the dressing madam?’ But this recipe? Not a jar of mayo in sight…
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Hormone Harmony Smoothie Edition
Welcome lovely people to my latest recipe blog dedicated to deliciously different hormone supporting smoothies. I understand that sometimes in a morning you just need something quick and easy for breakfast, or maybe you’re like me and you just like a lighter brekkie mid morning so a smoothie is perfect to bring with me to…
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Edamame Salad Recipe
When it comes to hormone-friendly recipes, the Japanese have got it going on. Actually, generally when it comes to hormones, their approach to the ebbs and flows of hormones at different times of life and women’s wellbeing in general…..they can teach us Westerners a thing or two. Which is why I keep coming back to…
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Thai Style Quinoa Bowl Recipe
The world has gone crazy for ‘bowls’ whether it’s bhudda or quinoa – we love them. Why? They’re super easy to make, filled to the brim with veggies and are usually lathered in a delicious dressing. What’s not to love. It’s like the ultimate easy meal. So, today, I want to introduce you to my…
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Green lentil, Pomegranate and Mint Salad Recipe
I live in on the Mediterranean so full disclosure – I love Mediterranean cuisine; from Spanish (my chosen home) to French and Middle Eastern, the vibrancy and freshness of flavour of each unique cuisine never disappoint. And they do salads SO much better than in West Yorkshire (where I grew up in the 80s and…
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Creamy Avocado Sauce Recipe
At the risk of flooding my recipes with sauces and dressings, here is another really quick and easy go-to that is also really versatile and therefore a fabulously hard worker when it comes to feeding the family, and ensuring I can grab something filling and nutrient-dense when I’m rushing around during the week. Really though…
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Ginger Miso Dressing Recipe
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there is nothing like a dressing to elevate a basic dish. And if that dressing is adding an additional nutrient punch then all the more to celebrate. I don’t know about you but I love Asian cuisine with it’s fresh, bold flavours and use of nutrient-dense…
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Turmeric and Honey Dressing Recipe
Welcome back to my recipe blog, where I’m sharing delicious and healthy recipes that are perfect for supporting midlife and hormonal health. Today, it’s another quick and easy dressing, as I find this one of the easiest ways of pimping a meal with extra nutrition and flavour. Today, my star ingredients are turmeric and honey.…