I love appearing as a guest on the Ady Dayman afternoon show on BBC Radio Leicester. Like me he is a real foodie but it turns out we have more than that in common. Listen to to find out how our pasts are similar in other ways too.
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If you’re reading this it’s probably because you have frustrating or embarrassing symptoms affecting your gut. These could be anything from bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhoea or reflux, or a combination of several of these are various times. All these things can be really stressful and can be bought on by food sensitivities or intolerances, gut health issues or stress itself. While poor gut health can lead to stress, the actual stress in your life can affect your gut too. And as poor gut health can also bring about brain-symptoms like worry, low-mood and anxiety it’s important to address
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If you’re setting yourself some healthy new year’s resolutions that are more than the cliché ‘I’m going to eat better’ or ‘I’ll join a gym’, healing your gut might be the best place to start. With a growing list of chronic conditions linked to the health of your gut, getting it sorted this year could pay off for years to come. But where to start? From elimination diets and exercise, to identifying the root-cause of issues, here’s a list of 8 gut health resolutions Ali Hutchinson recommends that will put you on the right path. 1. Try an elimination diet We all know that nutrition has a massive
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I love a creamy risotto but getting that authentic creamy sauce without butter and parmesan has taken a bit of perfecting but here's a recipe that totally works. Don't tell guests that it uses plant based milk and no one will know! Ingredients 2 tbsp light olive oil 1 medium onion diced 250g sustainable undyed smoked haddock 100g frozen peas 300ml oat milk 750ml fish stock 180g risotto rice 50g vegan cheese grated (or if not vegan parmesan or gran padan) Finely grated zest and juice ½ lemon Small handful fresh parsley, chopped Directions Heat 1 tbsp light olive oil in a large, heavy-based pan
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Do you suffer from IBS and want to know what you can do to relieve IBS symptoms? These tips and advice may help to ease your IBS. If you're one of the estimated 20% of the UK population to be affected by Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) you'll know that at best it's an inconvenience and at worst, it's life-changing, stressful and debilitating. Around twice as many women as men experience IBS and I speak to a lot of women who experience discomfort on a daily basis. While no two people suffer the same IBS symptoms I’ve noticed some common similarities and treatments which can help. Symptoms of IBS
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I'm leading a 30 day plan starting January 2023. It's designed to help you kick start a healthier relationship with food and to be more mindful around what is on your plate.
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Oh my goodness cacao goddesses, these are the most light and fluffy ceremonial chocolate brownies you’ll ever make. Satisfying and indulgent and yet good for you! They’re an amazing boost without the refined sugar and carbs we often associate with brownies. Ceremonial cacao is a great heart opener and super food and likewise so is Maca Powder. It’s a superfood known to boost mood, sex drive, energy and stamina. That’s a double whammy in one delicious hit. Top with a ready bought chocolate or make your own – they’ll be delicious either way. Ingredients: 200g tahini 70g coconut sugar 50ml maple
Read MoreWhen I first discovered ceremonial cacao I was at a loss as to understand the difference between it and the organic powdered cacao I had in the kitchen pantry. A lot of research, a not insignificant amount of tasting!, a lot of soul searching, and an immense amount of reading up on the history, tribes and regions where cacao grows, led me to many revelations. Let me share a few. What is Cacao? Cacao is chocolate in its rawest, purest form. A ceremonial drink, unsweetened and unprocessed, she is always referred to in the feminine. She is a superfood with all of her original vitamins and
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I have a number of coaching options and ways that we can work together. Online coaching When the world came to a stop in 2020 I didn’t! I was already set up to confidentially coach clients online and this has continued with zoom being my online platform of choice. I provide 1:1 cacao ceremonies on-line. I will direct you where to buy ceremonial cacao, in whatever country you are in, and send you instructions on how to make it. At our appointed call, we'll both meet via the power of technology - usually on zoom but we can use WhatsApp video call if you prefer. With your cacao in hand I will
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As we go through perimenopause and into menopause we experience some profound changes and so often we find it hard to cope, yet putting on a brave face is what we’ve been conditioned to do. Sometimes we have to admit we’re not OK as that’s when the healing starts. The last year has been exceptionally tough. You’ve seen less of the people you love and can’t do a lot of the things that make you happy. Throw menopausal symptoms into the mix and things can easily spiral downwards leaving you feeling overwhelmed. Check in with how you feel? So often we mask our feelings with business but tapping
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