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Hi there, welcome to my cosy corner of the web, where I cover all things wellness. From shredding those stubborn pounds, having rejuvenating sleep, finding peace in a hectic world or sharing new recipes to inspire you, I’m here to cheer you on to feeling your best, inside and out. So grab a cuppa and have a read.
How to sleep better in your 40s and 50s
Struggling to sleep in your 40s and 50s? Learn why you could be tired but wired at the same time. Get five practical tips to improve your sleep.
Banana Mug Muffins
This is a perfect breakfast or snack recipe. The beans are full of fibre, so they will keep you full until lunch.
Mid-Life Bloating & Gut Health: 5 Health Tweaks That Actually Work
Feeling bloated, gassy, or like your digestion has suddenly gone off track? You’re not imagining things. Many people in mid-life find that their gut becomes more sensitive, often for the first time.
Hormonal changes, stress, slower metabolism, and years of quick-fix diets can all affect your digestion. But the good news is: you can get things moving again, gently and naturally.
Mid-Life Weight Gain: It’s Not Just About Calories
Struggling with stubborn weight gain in your 40s or 50s? Learn why it’s not just calories and discover real strategies that work for mid-life weight loss.
Have you found that what used to work for weight loss in your 30s no longer works? You eat less and move more, yet the scales won’t budge.
Why Avoiding Ultra-Processed Foods Matters for Long-Term Health
We all know UPFs aren’t great for us, but did you know they’re linked to serious health risks?
Simple Swaps to Cut Down on Ultra-Processed Foods
Cutting down on ultra-processed foods doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen or giving up your favourite meals. Start small with these simple swaps.
Curried Butternut Squash and Chickpea Traybake
A simple and tasty traybake packed full of flavour
Thank You, 2024: Looking Ahead to a Bright 2025"
As we approach the end of 2024, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey this year has been.
Speedy Sausage Lentil and Pepper Stew
A speedy sausage, lentil and pepper stew perfect for quick weekday evenings.
Veggie Shepherd’s Pie
This simple, hearty veggie shepherd’s pie is packed full of healthy vegetables and lentils.
Black Bean Brownies
This is one of my favourite brownie recipes from the Hemsley Sisters. It is the perfect guilt-free dessert, as it is grain, gluten, and refined sugar-free and packed with protein and fibre-loving black beans.
15 Foods to Boost Your Immune Health
As we approach the winter season, when the weather gets chilly and colds are common, many people look for ways to boost their immune system and maintain good health.
One Pot Cheesy Mexican Lentils, Black Beans and Rice
A healthy, vegetarian, gluten-free dinner for the whole family.
A Beginner’s Guide to Breathwork
Breathwork is more than focusing on your breathing. It’s a technique that connects with the body’s capacity to calm and rejuvenate itself.
Roasted Veggies and Chickpeas
A quick and easy nourishing mid week dinner packed with veggies and protein packed chickpeas.
The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
The benefits of intermittent fasting and eating two meals a day as discussed in Max Lowery’s Book ‘The 2 Meal Day’.