Recipes & Wellbeing
Eating for Hormonal Balance
There are many ways that we can support a healthy hormonal balance in our bodies. This includes balancing blood sugar, supporting the gut and liver and ensuring proper detoxification of our hormones.
Mushroom Risotto
This mouth wateringly delicious recipe is packed full of health promoting mushrooms and comfort.
Roasted squash with quinoa and feta
This simple and comforting recipe with pumpkin, feta, olive oil and quinoa is a perfect meal to eat in these autumnal months.
Food for mood
Some of the ways that food can impact the way we feel is by impacting our digestion, our blood sugar, microbiome and the production of neurotransmitters.
Am I Oestrogen dominant?
Oestrogen dominance is a common female hormonal imbalance that can be extremely debilitating and significantly reduce your quality of life. There are many things you can do to address this.
Reducing inflammation
The anti-inflammatory dietary approach usually involves doing an elimination diet and implementing the 5 R approach from Functional medicine.
What is inflammation?
Inflammation is a natural immune response that is necessary for survival. When it becomes chronic and low level however it can lead to and fuel chronic illness.
Greek Salad
This classic salad with olives, feta, tomatoes and cucumber is so simple to assemble and perfect for a summery lunch.
Steamed veggies with tofu
These veggies and tofu with scrumptious Indonesian Gado Gado style sauce will surely knock your socks off!
How to cope with stress
Chronic stress is at the root of most chronic illness. It is really important for any healing process to address the stress in your life through positive diet and lifestyle changes.
Adrenal Dysfunction?
Have a quick look at this adrenal fatigue questionnaire to address your degree of stress and then read my article on ways of coping with stress
Turmeric Latte
Turmeric and ginger are both known to be anti-inflammatory. Cinammon has been shown to support blood sugar balance. This delicious drink is a healthy alternative to coffee.
Tempeh Stir Fry
This bright and colourful stir fry is bursting with phytonutrients from the rainbow of vegetables and also contains tempeh, a great source of digestible plant based protein.
Chickpea crepes
These chickpea crepes are gluten free, quick, easy and delicious as well as being very versatile as you can add any filling you like. Chickpeas are a brilliant plant based source of protein and soluble fibre which helps you stay full for longer.
Green Veggie Pasta
This very simple gluten free green veggie pasta is great if you have little time and want to knock up something delicious and healthy. The variations of course are endless!
Balancing your blood sugar
Balancing your blood sugar is fundamental to good health. Imbalances can not only make you feel moody, weak, irritable and out of sorts but can over time lead to hormonal chaos and much more serious conditions.
Vegan Banana and Apple Muffins
These delicious vegan muffins are incredibly simple to make and combine spelt flour with coconut sugar, coconut oil and fruit to make a muffin that is healthier than most!
Carrot, Beetroot and Apple Salad
This delicious salad combining carrots, beets and apples is also fantastic for the liver. This is a great one to eat in the spring as it is light and cleansing!
Nettle Soup
Nettles are a gift from nature and are both nutritious and medicinal. They are high in chlorophyll, iron and vitamin C and are therefore a fantastic blood tonic. This soup also has other greens which make it great for the liver!