For decades, the mantra for weight management has been simple: “Calories in, calories out.” Count your calories, stay within your limit, and the pounds will melt away. However, this simplistic approach overlooks a crucial player in the weight gain game: […]
Ovulation, the release of an egg from a mature follicle in the ovary, is a cornerstone of women’s health. Yet, many women don’t fully understand its significance beyond pregnancy. In reality, ovulation plays a crucial role in regulating our hormones, […]
Insulin resistance, a condition where your body’s cells become less responsive to the hormone insulin, is a major health concern. It’s a precursor to type 2 diabetes and increases the risk for various chronic diseases. Understanding its complexities is crucial […]
The Mirena Intra Uterine Device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device inserted into the uterus that releases a low dose of the hormone levonorgestrel, offering long-term, highly effective birth control. While it’s lauded for its convenience and efficacy, there are […]
Most doctors tell their female patients that the pill bleed is a real bleed – when this is not true.
Collagen supplements have become really popular lately and I wanted to address the rise in so-called ‘vegan’ collagen products. Vegan Collagen Is Not Ready-Made Collagen There is no such thing as a vegan source of ready-made collagen and ready-made collagen […]
Endometriosis causes the fires of inflammation to burn big and strong: from the excess prostaglandin production, oestrogen dominance and nutritional deficiencies that are commonly associated with this disease, inflammation levels can soar – causing a lot of pain with it, […]
Sometimes a woman with endometriosis may think or be told by doctors that she has ‘IBS’ (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). This is because in most cases, but not all, the endometriosis has affected the bowel, with endo lesions growing on the […]
I have deep concerns over a drug called “Visanne” that is also known as “Dienogest” since many of my clients have come to me reporting the same terrible side effect: feeling suicidal. What I am shocked further by is that […]
Let me start firstly with what endometriosis is: a disease where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. The most commonly affected organs include the ovaries, fallopian tubes and pelvic tissues. Sometimes endometriosis can be […]
I’ll say it then if no one else will – it’s HARD to eat healthy all the time and to meet your daily needs of fresh fruit and vegetables! So Many Nutrients To Eat Daily – How?! As nutritional therapists, […]
Whilst men do not get endometriosis, men are still a VERY important part of helping women get diagnosed sooner. 1 in 10 women have endometriosis but it takes 8- 10 years on average for women to get this diagnosis. A […]
BPA (Bisphenol A) is a harmful plastic compound. Dr Kara Fitzgerald’s blog recently brought to our attention a study that was published last year, that stated: “having high levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in the body is associated with a 49% […]
How often do you think about the air around you and how clean or toxic it is? Two things have forced me to think about it on a deeper level lately recently. Toxic Air is All Around Us The first […]
Homemade sweet potato chips are actually very easy to make. What makes this recipe different to most is that they are crispy! Follow this recipe and you will at the end have crispy, golden and delicious sweet potato chips that […]
Don’t forget to test for insulin! Often, doctors will only test fasting glucose levels to see if a person has pre-diabetes or diabetes, ignoring insulin. Which is a vital hormone that helps to keep blood sugar levels in the healthy […]
It’s time for a new take on endometriosis and for us women to take our power back from this awful disease. It all starts with healthcare practitioners moving away from focusing only on issuing the pill to ‘treat’ this disease and instead, empowering women to better understand the drivers of this complex disease whilst presenting all the evidence-based treatment and support options.
I launched my very own podcast recently! If you haven’t listened to the first episode on the topic of regenerative farming and my interview with JP and Pierre Winshaw from Usana Farm, South Africa then you can click here to be taken […]
Whilst visiting my very first regenerative farm recently, Usana Farm in Stellenbosch, South Africa, I took some stunning photos and obtained some great footage of the animals living harmoniously on the farm. To view this video on YouTube click here. I […]
It is never too early to teach your kids the importance of healthy eating. It is also best done in a way that brings JOY! Check out my tips below to help you get started: Set the scene – Encourage a […]
Looking for a quick but filling healthy snack between meals? Then give this simple nutty banana smoothie recipe a try. It is delicious and suitable for the whole family. This recipe is intended for 1 person – so adjust the […]
In a 17 study meta-analysis, researchers concluded that when families were advised about the benefits of “sharing 3 or more family mealtimes per week” the following incredible benefits to health were noticed: a reduction in the odds for being overweight (12%) a reduction in […]
You could be forgiven for thinking that the digestive tract where your gut resides and the immune system, do not influence each other. But over the last decade, there has been a lot of research showing that the health of […]
Cows milk. Many governments and marketing companies working for the dairy industry promote it as being good for our health. But a recent study looking at over 100 top studies on milk suggests it is not as healthy as some […]
Painful periods are not to be ignored as they could be caused by having a disease called endometriosis – a condition that is partly caused by immune dysfunction and is not caused by hormone imbalance (as previously thought).
Learn how to make your own 100% plant based chickpea dough cookie recipe with this simple recipe! (Using leftover nut milk pulp is optional!)
I have updated the old vague saying of ‘eat a balanced diet’, to something that will help you achieve your health and wellness goals easier.
Perimenopause is the stage of transition into menopause, which is where a woman’s period stops forever and she cannot fall pregnant anymore due to the ovaries ceasing to release eggs. Periods Can Occur During Perimenopause But May Become Erratic During […]
Conventional medicine has failed with diabetes type 2 globally. However there is a simple solution.
This photo was taken a few weeks back on a Saturday, at the Oranjezicht City Farm in Cape Town, when I went there to compost my food waste. Food Waste Is A Bigger Contributor To Methane Gas Than Dairy Did you […]
Thank you Metagenics for providing this excellent graphic explaining the 3 phases of detoxification in a healthy body and also in an under functioning body.
Metagenics is a quality and transparent supplement brand I use personally and also sell to clients and the general public that has just been nominated by healthline as one of the best vitamin brands in America! ✨ Well done metagenics! Specifically they were […]
Encouraging kids to be part of mealtimes should also include encouraging kids to be part of the planning stages (i.e. when you create your shopping list and when you go and purchase your food). These small acts of food education […]
Baked potatoes are enjoyed once a week by me and my family. Today’s recipe for them is a slight upgrade to make them a little more exciting and of course nutritious! Some useful information on why this meal is a […]
If a woman who has just had a baby is depressed due to a thyroid imbalance or disease (such as postpartum thyroiditis) then all the therapy and antidepressants in the world would not fix it. Thyroid disease specifically is the […]
This no-bake blueberry cheesecake is a firm favourite in our house, and was recently made for me on my birthday by my husband! It was far tastier than the average store-bought variety and much healthier too. Gone are the days […]
I can assure you that when I suggest clients do functional blood testing, it is not to rip anyone off. As I already feel the majority of people are getting ripped off for their healthcare, with a lot of people […]
Did you know that a Vitamin D deficiency is associated with decreased innate immunity and increased risk for infections? No wonder vitamin D supplementation was found to reduce the risk of ICU admission by 97% in patients with confirmed COVID-19. “If every […]
September may have come and gone, which is Polycystic Awareness Month but it is still hugely important to discuss what PCOS is, especially as it plagues many womxn. It is good to also note that PCOS is not the same as […]
I took part in my first Breathwork Africa masterclass on Saturday and at the end of it, I left feeling reconnected to my breath and reconnected to myself. So I am delighted to welcome my special guest for Edition 3 of my […]
Learn how to make an easy pesto recipe with leftovers!
Eat the phytonutrient rainbow for optimal health – Great Health Naturally.
Ever wondered why a dose of antibiotics leaves you feeling nasty in so many ways? Well here is why. Gut microbes need to be kept healthy for the following to function correctly: the immune system, detoxification pathways, the cardiovascular system, […]
I am now offering functional medicine nutrition consultations online! Yes that’s right – from the comfort of your home, from anywhere in the world, I can be your functional medicine nutritionist and lifestyle guide. My rates are🥑 R620/£45 for one […]
Overwhelmed with where to start when it comes to getting healthy? Then start with a meal plan! Doing so can help you press reset on unhealthy habits and take your power back. I offer a versatile meal planning service that […]
Low fat diets and restrictive diets are a common cause of HA (Hypothalamic Amenorrhea), which is where the hypothalamus gland in your brain (which is responsible for regulating the body including the reproductive system) shuts down the reproductive system in […]
What exactly is seasonal food and why is it so important to the health of us and our planet? Nicky Jones from Grafted Organic will be answering these questions and more in today’s ‘Spotlight On’ section. I am super thrilled about this […]
Are you eating leftover food longer than you should? Find out in today’s article!
You will love this easy to make plant-based 100% vegan waffle recipe that is also gluten-free!
Instead of reaching for a tin of beans to put on top of your toast, see if you can get more creative next time! For instance, try using some leftovers mixed with fresh ingredients… like so! These photos are of […]
Kale crips (or chips as they are often known) are really easy to make and can help you top up on your daily intake of green phytonutrient rich foods. These are often lacking in peoples diets so I am here […]
Let me show you how to make your very own fresh dairy-free cream cheese using leftover nut milk pulp! Ingredients 1 cup leftover nut pulp (from making almond milk, cashew milk etc.) 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (a little more if […]
Let me show you how to make your very own fresh organic sprouts using your very own Amy-Zing 3-in-1 Nut Milk Bag! Sprouting seeds increases the nutrient value of seeds and can make them easier to digest. Making them a […]
Let me show you how to make your very own fresh organic vegetable juice without bits using your very own Amy-Zing 3-in-1 Nut Milk Bag! Plain + Unsweetened Organic Vegetable Juice Recipe Time: 5 minutes Servings: 4-5 glasses of vegetable […]
Let me show you how to make your very own fresh organic coconut milk using your very own Amy-Zing 3-in-1 Nut Milk Bag! Plain + Unsweetened Coconut Milk Recipe Time: 5 minutes Servings: 4-5 glasses of coconut milk Ingredients 500 […]
Let me show you how to make your very own fresh organic oat milk using your very own Amy-Zing 3-in-1 Nut Milk Bag! Plain + Unsweetened Oat Milk Recipe Time: 5 minutes Servings: 4-5 glasses of oat milk Ingredients 1.5 […]
Let me show you how to make your very own fresh organic cashew nut milk using your very own Amy-Zing 3-in-1 Nut Milk Bag! Plain + Unsweetened Cashew Nut Milk Recipe Time: 5 minutes Servings: 4-5 glasses of cashew nut […]
Plain + Unsweetened Hazelnut Milk Recipe Time: 5 minutes Servings: 4-5 glasses of hazelnut milk Ingredients 1.5 cups of organic hazelnuts 1 litre of purified water Additional Items a blender an Amy-Zing 3-in-1 Nut Milk Bag A glass storage bottle […]
Let me show you how to make your very own fresh organic macadamia nut milk using your very own Amy-Zing 3-in-1 Nut Milk Bag! Plain + Unsweetened Macadamia Nut Milk Recipe Time: 5 minutes Servings: 4-5 glasses of macadamia nut […]
Every Amy-Zing 3-in-1 Nut Milk Bag comes with a 6-month warranty. That said, if you take care of your bag properly, it will go on to last you for many years. Here is how to ensure your bag lasts you […]
Congratulations on purchasing an Amy-Zing Nut Milk Bag! Now you can begin making some delicious dairy-free milk varieties. I have included full recipes below for a variety of easy to make nut milks you can use your nut milk bag […]
Why “meals as medicine”? I hear you say. Let’s start with focusing on the fact that every single bite you eat and put into your body has a positive or negative effect on your health. When you choose healthy foods […]
This is a really simple recipe and you won’t believe how well it works given it is totally free from dairy, eggs and gluten! The mango and nut butter adds a really delicious flavour to this simple pancake recipe and […]
What exactly is Endometriosis? “Endometriosis is NOT a hormonal condition. It’s affected by oestrogen but it’s not CAUSED by oestrogen or “oestrogen dominance. Instead, endometriosis is a whole-body inflammatory and immune disease, and possibly a MICROBIAL disease.” – Lara Briden, […]
I recently posted on Instagram that I was having vitamin C intravenously, and many people asked me why this was. I hope to answer this by writing this personal blog post. Let me first start with the fact that my […]
I am on a mission to help as many people as possible eat more vegetables. Simply because they are more nutritious than fruit (which is also easier to eat), and many people are walking around with nutrient deficiencies due to […]
Tired of using antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections? Me too! For the last few years, I have been struggling with many, many recurrent UTIs. Although I had tried several natural remedies, nothing really worked that well. That was until […]
Plants around the home do so much more for us than look aesthetically pleasing. Whilst we are busy living our lives in and out of the home, trying to keep up with the daily grind, our plants within the home […]
Help yourself earn a few brownie points this Christmas by choosing some gifts from our Conscious Christmas gift guide 2019.
It is nothing less than shameful when companies lie. Especially when companies do so to improve their image and yet still continue to cause damage to the environment behind the scenes. Schär a gluten-free food company, is the latest guilty-party.
Kade and I loved the Forest Schools workshop hosted by Nature Plays inside the stunning Oranjezicht City Farm (@ozcfarm) on 30th November 2019. 🌳 📚After this great first experience of the Forest Schools system, and what they entail, I am going to […]
“If it isn’t in the house, then you can’t eat it.” 👈🏻This is one of my quotes I share with clients, especially families trying to encourage their kids to eat healthily. 🗣No one is immune to junk food if they […]
This month the UK celebrates Organic September. A yearly campaign started by the Soil Association who is an NPO and UK’s leading organic food and farming charity, as well as organic certification body. Organic September is aimed at helping people […]
Still going strong after four periods with my reusable period pads by Hannah Pad. See it really isn’t so gross is it? This picture is of my used and rinsed period pads soaking in a bucket where they stay until […]
#ivebeentheretoo. Yup. When I was 15 I tried to overdose. I wanted out of this painful life. I’m not ashamed to talk about this as since that day, I’ve never wanted to end my life again, and have worked really hard […]
Q: How do you get kids to eat healthy food? 🧒🏼👦🏽 A: You connect them to the food they eat through education and exposure 🥕 🥦 Last week I took my son Kade, who is now 5, to an organic […]
I have been dabbling with reusable period wear for a few years. I didn’t seem to find my match however, that was until I tried the HannahPad this Plastic Free July. For those who are grossed out about washing your […]
❓ SERIOUS QUESTION LADIES ❓ When did you last get your Pap smear? A Pap smear is a test to detect cervical cancer. If the answer is never – it’s time to book one immediately. If the answer is longer […]
Yes. That is a toddler pictured eating a sugary cake. And no. I haven’t completely lost my mind and started advising parents to feed their kids sugary items. It is just being used to highlight an important new report released […]
This is it. The dream. Where eating a delicious, creamy dessert helps you to reach your five servings of fruit and vegetables a day. It might be a new concept to some, but be prepared for more of these types […]
Food Education Opportunities This is where the magic happens for me as a parent. Where I get to lay the foundations of healthy eating for my son, in a vibrant environment filled with conscious foodies and farmers, selling their foods […]
We are all going to crave sweet things, that is a fact of life. BUT what we don’t all have to eat when we get these cravings are sweet snacks that are not nourishing to us and can in fact […]
May 10th 2017. Two years to the day. This was the last time I wrote a health blog on my own website here. It bothered me so many times that I couldn’t just sort myself out enough to write one […]
The term “superfood” gets thrown around a lot these days. So far, we know that a superfood is supposedly a food that has superior nutrition to other foods. While there is no specific data available on how many foods can […]
If you’ve heard of all the benefits of juicing but are scared to add the extra sugar to your diet, have no fear! There are plenty of options out there for you on the lower glycemic index that will deliver […]
Many people are wising up to the fact that the extra hormones we take in from sources such as cow’s milk, drinking water and plastic bottles is not good news for our health. Yet, many women don’t give a second […]
Doctors have told me and others worldwide for years, that getting pregnant is a good way to cure endometriosis. This was not at all the case for me, and many women I have now spoken to. Even the Endometriosis.Org website […]
Dear Brilliant Mothers, My recent move back to South Africa has already challenged me as a parent in many more ways than I ever could have imagined. It has helped me to evolve and grow as they say. Probably quite […]
I have met a lot of people recently who are taking calcium as a supplement, and many who have no idea that not all calcium supplements are equal, and that some forms can be very dangerous to your health. By […]
Many people unknowingly use food and the art of eating, as a way to manage uncomfortable emotions. It is very easy to get into this type of situation, and many of us are guilty of this if we take a […]
I think tea is pretty fantastic. This is because since ditching caffeinated tea many years ago, it allowed me to discover an Aladdin’s Cave full of tempting tea flavours. I now have a selection of personal teas in my cupboard […]
Medicine such as antibiotics, have been known now for some time to increase our vulnerability to other ailments. The reason being because they mess up with the amounts of healthy microorganisms in our guts. Recent research has proven there is […]
Showing the first signs of aging doesn’t have to be so terrible. Not when there are many natural and well researched products popping up, like Drasanvi Collmar Anti Aging Beauty cream and the accompanying Drasanvi Beauty Hydrolysed Marine Collagen supplement. […]
There are many more ways to boost your energy levels than reaching for a cup of coffee first thing. Ingredients like royal jelly, and ginseng found in Vital Pur Energy vials by Drasanvi, can also contribute to providing an instant energy lift […]
Did you know that when babies are in the womb the water they are bathing in has a pH of 8.5, which is alkaline? This in part helps to contribute to their incredibly soft skin that smells so delightful! Alka Bath […]
As a nutritionist digestion is always a primary focus when I’m looking to help a client. When a client comes to see me for support in mental health, it sometimes surprises them that there is a huge connection between their […]
When we eat healthily and exercise, we get to know our bodies better. It’s easier to tell if we need an energy boosting bowl of overnight oats to see us through a busy day, or a big plate of greens […]
What goes on in the bathroom is usually kept behind closed doors, so when you experience a problem like constipation, it can be hard to ask for advice. However, it’s a surprisingly common problem. According to the National Institute of […]
A study from The University of Pennsylvania concluded that people with the healthiest overall diet, also had the overall healthiest sleep patterns. This in my opinion is no coincidence. As the diet you eat on a regular basis, defines how […]
Hippocrates may have walked this earth over 2000 years ago, however we are just starting to learn that some of his words are more true than ever. “All disease begins in the gut” has begun to take on a new […]
