Willow Health & Wellness

22/09/2025

With American College of Lifestyle Medicine – 💚 Yay! WHW has been recognised as one of their Top Fans 🎉

We're grateful for all the inspiration and knowledge they share – and excited to keep learning and growing with this amazing community 🌱✨

20/09/2025

🍽️ The International Breakfast Research Initiative (yes, that’s a real thing) recommends that breakfast provide 20–25% of your daily nutritional needs.
But most morning meals miss the mark, leaving you undernourished when your body needs fuel the most. 🔋

🥣 My friends at Food Revolution Network put together a brand-new, free guide featuring 10 delicious recipes from some of the world’s top doctors, scientists, and health leaders, including:

☀️ The cancer-fighting smoothie Dr Kristi Funk swears by
☀️ Dr Joel Fuhrman’s fruit-packed morning ritual
☀️ Ocean Robbins’ favorite omega-3 porridge
☀️ Dr Neal Barnard’s high-protein, savory breakfast staples
☀️ Plus, a rainbow of expert-approved, easy-to-make meals to nourish your body and mind

Enjoy steady energy, sharp focus, and lasting wellness from the moment your day begins! 🧠💪

📘 Download your free copy of the “Healthy Plant-Based Breakfast Guide” now: https://summit.foodrevolution.org/breakfast/?uid=27&oid=3&affid=590



this is a lovely gift (and includes free access to the summit if you don't have that yet) 💚

Discover how to supercharge your mornings with plant-powered breakfasts so that you can kickstart energy, focus, and longevity!

18/09/2025

💫 AIRING NOW 💫

🌱 Eating more plants is one of the kindest and smartest choices you can make for vibrant health and for the planet.

In the 2025 Food Revolution Summit Docuseries, 45 of the world’s top doctors, researchers, and nutrition experts share this year’s most inspiring scientific insights and advances in food, wellness, and sustainability.

You’ll discover how to harness the healing power of plants to prevent disease, boost your energy, sharpen your mind, and help create a healthier world 🌟

🎥 The LIVE broadcast takes place 17-24 September… and you are warmly invited to be part of it!

One week. Eight powerful episodes. Life-changing insights. A wonderful opportunity to learn, grow, and be inspired.

👉 Join us by getting your free pass here: https://summit.foodrevolution.org/?uid=2&oid=3&affid=590

Find out what the world’s top doctors eat for disease prevention, energy, mental health, and longevity.

15/09/2025

The Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine are:
Whole-Food, Plant-Predominant Eating 🥗
Physical Activity 🏃‍♀️
Stress Management 🧘
Restorative Sleep 😴
Positive Social Connections 🤗
Avoidance of Risky Substances 🚭

Here's a "Smart Goal" for growing our health through Connection 🫶

"Strong relationships aren’t just nice to have - they’re essential for physical, mental and emotional well-being. Even brief, positive interactions can enhance our mood, heart health and overall longevity..."

🌱 Grow Your Health Through Connection

Strong relationships aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Even brief, positive interactions can enhance your mood, heart health, and overall longevity.

💡 Try this connection goal:
“I will call or video chat with a friend or family member at least twice a week to catch up and check in.”

Building and maintaining social ties is a powerful step toward a healthier, happier life.

✨ Your turn: What’s one connection you’ll strengthen this week?

14/09/2025

🍫 Happy International Chocolate Day! 🌱

Today is the perfect reminder of the power of informed food choices. Did you know that high-cacao, plant-based chocolate – when ethically sourced, minimally processed, and enjoyed mindfully – can actually lift your mood, support your heart, and flood your body with antioxidants… all while contributing to a healthier, more sustainable world? 💚

And speaking of healthier choices… this is BIG!

My good friends at Food Revolution Network are bringing back the 2025 Food Revolution Summit Docuseries: Healthy People, Healthy Planet for a second and final free showing – with brand-new live broadcasts each day.

✨ Across 8 riveting episodes and 27 extended interviews, you’ll hear from 45 of the world’s most trusted doctors, scientists and health experts. Together, they’ll reveal the latest breakthroughs in nutrition, disease prevention, and sustainability.

Here’s just a taste of what you’ll discover:
✅ The truth about “health foods” that may actually be harming your body
✅ Exciting new research on brain health, gut health, cancer, heart disease and diabetes
✅ Which foods actively fight disease and build a foundation for longevity
✅ The powerful connection between what’s on your plate and the health of our air, water and land

🎟️ Get your free ticket here: https://summit.foodrevolution.org/?uid=2&oid=3&affid=590

P.S. This world-class event is available at no cost for just one week! Eight episodes. Daily live conversations with Ocean Robbins. Life-changing insights. Reserve your seat today – your body (and the planet) will thank you 🌿



I think you'll love this free summit! 🌞

Find out what the world’s top doctors eat for disease prevention, energy, mental health, and longevity — April 23rd – April 30th, 2025.

12/09/2025

Lovely advice 🌿

TAKE A 10-MINUTE TEA BREAK

In the blue zones, where tea is consumed regularly, it is thought to be healthier than water. People in the blue zones hotspot of Ikaria enjoy drinking herbal teas with family and friends, and scientists have found that they pack an antioxidant punch. Are you growing mint in your summer garden? If so, try making mint tea!

Learn more about tea's healing effects by reading What Happens When You Drink Tea Every Day: https://www.bluezones.com/2019/10/what-happens-when-you-drink-tea-every-day/

Info from The Blue Zones Challenge by Dan Buettner

11/09/2025

Did you know it's Whole Grains Month? 🌱 A perfect time to celebrate one of the most powerful foods for our well-being. Let's dig into why whole grains are so much more than just a carb! Thank you Rip Esselstyn for this helpful and informative share 🙏

11/09/2025

I often hear how challenging it can be to break free from junk food – it may sound simple, but those habits can be tough to conquer! 😅

If you or someone you know is feeling tired, bloated, and ready for a change, this is for you. Dr Neal Barnard, MD and Chuck Carroll share incredible, practical tips to help us eat clean, understand why certain calories drain us, and smash through those mental barriers. Let's get energized together! ✨

PS: I offer personalised support to help you achieve your wellness goals 💚 Let’s connect and create a plan that fits perfectly with your lifestyle 🌱 You’re warmly invited to get in touch. Email Lara at Willow_Health@Outlook.com, or connect with me via a Facebook message. I’d love to explore how coaching could help you reach your health goals - in a way that feels both nourishing and sustainable 🌿

10/09/2025

🥣 Is skipping breakfast healthy?

Intermittent fasting can bring amazing benefits 🌱 – but waiting too long to eat your first meal might actually raise stress hormones, disrupt blood sugar, and leave you foggy or drained.

In my new post, I explore why timing matters ⏰ – and how to find the eating rhythm that supports your unique system 💫

✨ Read more here:

🌞 The Hidden Downsides of Waiting Too Long for Your First Meal Intermittent fasting has become popular for its potential health benefits, from improving metabolism to supporting longevity. But not all fasting rhythms are created equal – and waiting too long to eat your first meal of the day may...

08/09/2025

WHW is so honoured to be recognised as a top fan of the brilliant Dr Neal Barnard, MD! As the founder and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Dr Barnard is a leading force in nutrition, research and public health. His groundbreaking work has shown how nutrition can prevent and reverse chronic diseases. WHW is proud to be part of a community that champions health through good nutrition and ethical, effective .

06/09/2025

Feeling so inspired! ✨ WHW has just been recognised as a top fan by The Brain Docs - and it's a genuine honour. Dr Dean and Dr Ayesha Sherzai are not only brilliant neurologists, but they're also on a heartfelt mission to help people achieve healthier minds and bodies. We're proud to be a part of their community, given their dedication to preventative healthcare. It's a joy to be associated with such a powerful movement! ✨

You can find out more about them here: https://thebraindocs.com/ ✨

05/09/2025

These look so delicious and so nutritious 🤩