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Former dancer then lawyer. Now a registered nutritional therapist. Personalised 1 - 1 consultations. Corporate wellbeing. Private testing.

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05/02/2026

Collagen is having a moment — but your body doesn’t see a scoop of powder and think “great, send this to my wrinkles.”

It sees… amino acids.

To build collagen you need:
• enough overall protein
• vitamin C
• zinc & copper
• low-grade inflammation under control
• stable blood sugar
• not too much UV or smoking

The research on hydrolysed collagen is promising but modest — small improvements in skin elasticity and joint pain, usually after 8–12 weeks.

Is it better than just eating enough protein?

Probably not.

Is it useful if you struggle with protein, are in menopause, or have joint niggles?

Yes — it can be a practical top-up.

Think of collagen as the icing, not the cake.
Build the cake first:
protein at each meal
colour on your plate
vitamin C daily
strength training

Then decide if the icing is worth it.

Save this for your next beauty-aisle moment.

For a deep dive and my top brands, see this week’s blog. Link in bio

03/02/2026

CHOC ORANGE ENERGY BALLS
Makes: ~14 balls
Time: 5 minutes (no bake)
Ingredients
150g oats
120g sunflower seed butter
(tahini or peanut/almond butter also work)
8 soft Medjool dates, pitted
zest of 1 orange
1 tbsp maple syrup (or more depending on taste buds)
40g dark chocolate chips
pinch of salt
1–2 tbsp warm water if needed

Method
Put oats, dates, seed butter, orange zest and salt in a food processor.
Blitz until a sticky dough forms.
Add maple syrup and pulse again.
Stir through chocolate chips.
Roll into balls (about a heaped teaspoon each).
Chill 20 mins to firm up.

Store: fridge 1 week | freezer 1 month.

Why this makes me and my children happy
Oats + dates = fibre → steadier blood sugar
Seed butter = protein + healthy fats → keeps them filling
Chocolate = joy → so children actually eat them

27/01/2026

Homemade “Nutella”… but not Nutella.

My children love Nutella but I’m not a fan because it’s mostly sugar and refined oils, with surprisingly little nut content. It’s designed to hit that perfect sweet spot, not to nourish.

So this is my alternative: rich, chocolatey and made from nuts!

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE NUT SPREAD
Ingredients
200g mixed nuts (hazelnuts are classic, but mixed works beautifully)
80–100g dark chocolate (70–85%)
1–2 tbsp coconut oil / mild oil
Pinch of sea salt
Optional: splash of vanilla extract

Method
Roast nuts at 170°C for 8–10 mins until fragrant
Cool slightly, then blend until smooth (be patient — it takes a few minutes)
Melt dark chocolate gently with the oil.
Blend chocolate into the nut butter with salt.

Taste, adjust, and enjoy

Keeps in the fridge for ~2 weeks (if it lasts that long

23/01/2026

Lovely evening speaking in the Pamoja Hall at Sevenoaks School about teenage brains, stress and fuel.

The teenage brain has huge energy demands. When blood sugar dips or stress hormones rise, mood, focus and impulse control are affected — what looks like attitude is more likely to be hunger and fatigue.

Thank you to Sevenoaks School for the invitation, and to the parents for such thoughtful questions and discussion.

I’ve put together a free handout – Feeding the Teenage Brain with practical, exam-friendly tips to support focus, energy and calm.

Download via the link in my bio

16/01/2026

Buckwheat date and banana bread (gluten and refined sugar free)

Ingredients
• 3 ripe bananas
• 2 eggs
• 150g cottage cheese (or mix of cottage cheese and yoghurt)
• 120g buckwheat flour
• 100g Medjool dates
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
• Pinch of salt

Method
Soak dates in boiling water 5 mins, drain.
Blend bananas, dates, eggs, cottage cheese, oil and vanilla.
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
Fold wet into dry.
Bake at 170°C fan for 45–55 mins.
Moist, filling and naturally gluten-free.

Buckwheat flour gives steadier energy and more minerals than plain flour — an easy swap for everyday baking.

13/01/2026

Calories measure heat.
That’s it. How much energy it takes to warm water.
They don’t measure hormones, stress, blood sugar or muscle — the things that are constantly shifting in midlife.
That’s why eating less often stops working after 40, and why calorie counting can backfire.
I explain what to focus on instead in this week’s newsletter.

07/01/2026

A little about me — and how I actually work.
I’ve had a few different chapters:
dancer → lawyer → nutritional therapist.
Each one shaped how I think about performance, pressure and recovery.
Today, I work with midlife women, teenagers and busy professionals who feel “too busy” to prioritise their health — and I challenge that idea by focusing on speed, regulation and real life.
This space is about tasty, fast food, simple nervous-system resets and low-effort changes that make a genuine difference.
If you’re new here, welcome. And if you’ve been here a while — thank you

31/12/2025

Not everything comes with me into next year. Some habits stay. Some pressure doesn’t.
What are you keeping or leaving for 2026?

24/12/2025

A few days of richer meals don’t “break” your metabolism. They don’t undo a year of eating well, and they don’t make your body forget how to regulate itself.

What causes far more disruption is stress — skipping meals, guilt, over-restriction, and trying to “compensate” with caffeine or punishment workouts.

Your body is very good at finding balance again. Blood sugar settles. Appetite resets.

Enjoy the food. Eat regularly. Sleep when you can. And remember: gentle walks can make all the difference after heavier meals.

23/12/2025

TAHINI & ORANGE DATE BITES
A lovely mouthful of chocolate squidge — without the undesirable extras you often find in processed chocolate 🤍

Makes ~12–14 mini bites | No bake

BOTTOM LAYER – blend
• 180g Medjool dates, pitted
• 40g coconut flour
• Zest of 1 orange 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 25g cocoa powder

MIDDLE LAYER – stir
• 120g tahini
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp fresh orange juice

TOP LAYER – melt & top
• 120g dark chocolate (70%+)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp tahini

Spoon into mini muffin cases, chill until set, then enjoy a rich chocolate-orange bite with benefits.

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18/12/2025

One pan cauliflower rice with turmeric and steamed fish

Ready in ~20 minutes

Ingredients
Cauliflower, blitzed into rice
Onion, finely sliced
Garlic, crushed
Turmeric
Raisins
Frozen spinach
White fish fillets (added at the end)

Method
Gently sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil
Stir in turmeric, cauliflower rice and raisins.
Add frozen spinach and cook until wilted
Nestle the fish on top, cover and steam for ~5 minutes until just cooked

Optional finishes
Fresh herbs (I used mint and chives)
A sprinkle of toasted almonds or pine nuts
Drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil
Lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon

Fast to put together, easy to digest, anti-inflammatory support from the turmeric.

Sometimes nourishment looks simple. And that’s enough.
…

16/12/2025

Some drinks create worse hangovers than others — and it has nothing to do with percentage.
It’s the congeners: chemicals formed during fermentation and ageing.

High congeners = stronger flavour and stronger hangover:
Whisky
Red wine
Dark rum
Brandy

Low congeners = more chance of clearer mornings:
Vodka
Gin
White rum / tequila
Dry white wine

It’s chemistry, not personality.
More info in newsletter - link in bio.

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