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19/12/2025

If December has completely run away from you (like me!) and you're in need of inspiration for last-minute wellness gifts this weekend, I've got you covered with 5 of my favourites ✨️

Whether it's a health-conscious friend or a loved one who's looking to support their health, these ideas will show them you care.

Top tip: save this list for thoughtful, instant birthday gift ideas in 2026!

26/11/2025

Winter calls for easy, nourishing drinks ❄️

Masala chai collagen smoothie, matcha collagen latte + lemon-ginger collagen boost: three simple, delicious ways to upgrade your collagen routine.

🧪 If you missed last week's post on how to choose a good collagen supplement, go and check it out for the science behind it.

Share these recipes with a friend who'd love them - and save for later ✨️

21/11/2025

Collagen hype is REAL right now, and so is the confusion.

Animal or plant?
Form & dose?
Safety in cancer?
A supplement alternative?

I've broken it all down so you know exactly what's worth paying for.

💚 Share this with someone who'd appreciate a non-nonsense guide!

06/11/2025

Supporting the Ribbon Cancer Support Group last week was such a meaningful experience.

Food is more than fuel during cancer treatment. Evidence-based nutrition strategies can help strengthen your body, ease certain side effects, improve resilience, and help you take back some control.

I loved meeting everyone who came along, and I'm already looking forward to returning and continuing to support this wonderful community.

Huge thanks to for providing the welcoming space that makes these sessions possible.

💛 If your organisation, charity or community group would benefit from an empowering, evidence-based nutrition talk, my door (and my inbox) is always open.

16/10/2025

It was an honour and a privilege to provide nutrition support at the Hospice of St Francis today, and what a fantastic and interactive session it was!

No better feeling in the world than being in a position to support such a worthy organisation 💛

15/10/2025

There's something really special about preparing for tomorrow's talk at the Hospice of St Francis, an organisation that does such incredible, compassionate work every single day 💛

I always like to leave people with something they can use right away, so this afternoon I've been busy putting together these take-home resource booklets filled with nutrition guidance and nourishing recipes.

For me, these small, supportive tools are what help turn knowledge into real change 🌱

02/10/2025

When so much feels uncertain during cancer treatment, the food on your plate can give you a practical way to take back a little more control over your journey.

From colourful veggies to nourishing fats, this post sets out some simple, safe, yet powerful basics, so pass it on - because knowledge is power. 💪

25/09/2025

Been told there's nothing you can do for yourself after a cancer diagnosis?

That's one of the most common (and disheartening) things people are usually told.

The truth is, while medical treatment is of course central, you're not powerless. Studies show that nutritional intervention can help:
🌱 Support your body before and during treatment
🌱 Manage side effects
🌱 Support better treatment outcomes
🌱 Enhance recovery from surgery
🌱 Increase overall wellbeing
🌱 Reduce risk of recurrence

And it's not just about your diet. As a cancer nutritionist, I also look at your microbiome, inflammation, toxin load, stress, hormone balance, sleep and more - because your whole system matters.

💌 Want to know more?
I share simple, evidence-based insights in my free Health & Wellness Newsletter, so you can feel more empowered in your care (link in bio).

24/09/2025

Food really can be powerful medicine. Here are 5 simple kitchen hacks to super-charge the natural cancer fighting properties in foods you probably already eat:

🍅 Cook your tomatoes - cooking boosts the bioavailability of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. Adding a healthy fat like olive oil can further increase absorption.

🥦 Chop your broccoli + wait 45 minutes before cooking - this preserves sulforaphane, one of the most powerful anti-cancer compounds studied in foods. Alternatively add a pinch of mustard powder to cooked broccoli to reactivate the enzyme that unlocks sulforaphane.

🧄 Crush garlic and wait 10 minutes - this allows allicin to form, one of garlic's strongest protective compounds.

🌱 Grind flaxseed and store in the freezer - whole flaxseeds tend to pass through the body unbroken, but grinding unlocks lignans which help reduce oxidative stress and lower inflammation. Store in the freezer to preserve their beneficial properties.

🫙 Pair turmeric with black pepper - adding a pinch of black pepper can increase the bioavailability of anti-cancer compound curcumin by up to 20x.
..These aren't exotic foods, these are just simple tweaks that help everyday food work harder for you.

Save these tips so you've got them handy in the kitchen, and share them with someone who's navigating a cancer journey 💛

16/07/2025

You don't really know how addicted to learning you are...until you start packing up every nutrition textbooks you own.

9 boxes marked 'books' - one at the bottom marked 'handbags and belts'. Priorities!

📖 CPD, research, textbooks and journals...it's not just a passion, it's a bit of a problem 😂

But I wouldn't have it any other way. Every client I've ever helped is backed by this level of obsession.

(I might be a little busy with the house move over the next few days, but I'll be back with more health and nutrition advice and recipes next week).

11/07/2025

“How soon can you tell if it’s perimenopause?”
..This is a question I hear often, because the signs can creep in slowly and standard blood tests don’t always give you clear answers.

You might still be having regular periods, but symptoms like brain fog, joint pain, mood swings, poor sleep or unpredictable cycles are often your body’s way of waving a flag that something is shifting.

🍃 Perimenopause doesn’t start overnight – but there are ways to spot it sooner than most people realise.

And the earlier you understand what’s really going on, the sooner you can get the support you need to feel more like you again.

The right nutrition and lifestyle changes can make a huge difference in how you’re feeling, and that’s where I come in.

✨️ Tap the link in my bio to book a free chat if you're feeling confused, unsupported, or want to talk through your symptoms.

You don’t have to guess your way through this.

10/07/2025

“Is gluten really bad for you - even if you're not intolerant?”

You’ve probably heard things like:
🍞 Gluten is inflammatory
🍩 Humans weren’t made to digest it
🥐 Everyone should avoid it

But gluten isn’t automatically the villain. Some people do react, but not always for the reasons you think.

Sometimes it’s the gluten itself. Sometimes it’s the yeast in bread. And sometimes it’s the pesticide residues sprayed on the wheat.

If you’re experiencing things like bloating, brain fog, low mood, or skin flare-ups, and you’ve tried cutting foods out without any real success, there IS a way to get clarity without the guesswork.

🌐 Book a chat using the link in bio to find out how I help my clients get the answers they need – and feel better in their own bodies again.

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