Category Archives: Health

Staying Healthy in Winter: 5 Essential Tips for Women Over 40

Winter has a way of quietly demanding more from us. The days are shorter, energy levels dip, and with work, family responsibilities, and the general pace of life, it’s easy to put your own well-being at the bottom of the list. But this is exactly the time when your body needs more support—not less. IfContinue reading “Staying Healthy in Winter: 5 Essential Tips for Women Over 40”

The Importance of Looking After Your Liver

The liver probably the most overworked organ in our body. Instead of loving our liver, we often abuse it by overloading it, impairing its function to eliminate toxins from our bodies. The liver is the primary organ of detoxification and works hand in hand with the digestive system. The liver filters the blood coming fromContinue reading “The Importance of Looking After Your Liver”

Digestion and Gut Health: Simple Ways to Improve Your Gut Naturally

“All disease begins in the gut”, how true these words by Hippocrates, known as the “Father of Medicine”, are. Good digestion and a healthy gut are the key to good health. If you are not absorbing all the essential nutrients the body needs from food, you are opening the door for serious health issues. GutContinue reading “Digestion and Gut Health: Simple Ways to Improve Your Gut Naturally”

Health Benefits of Watermelon: A Nutritionist’s Guide

In the summer, one of my favourite fruits is watermelon. It is incredibly refreshing, naturally sweet and wonderfully hydrating, particularly when the weather is warm. But watermelon is more than just a delicious summer fruit. It contains a combination of water, vitamins, minerals and plant compounds, including lycopene and L-citrulline, that make it an interestingContinue reading “Health Benefits of Watermelon: A Nutritionist’s Guide”

7 Health Benefits of Radishes: A Nutritionist’s Guide

have a bit of a soft spot for radishes. I love their crisp texture and strong, peppery flavour, particularly sliced into a simple salad. A few years ago, I grew my own during the summer and ended up with so many that I was eating them almost every day. My favourites are the small redContinue reading “7 Health Benefits of Radishes: A Nutritionist’s Guide”

The Health Benefits of Garlic: What the Evidence Really Says

Maybe it is because I am Italian, but I absolutely love garlic. Especially raw garlic. I put it everywhere! And yes, I know that not everyone feels the same way. Some people find raw garlic difficult to digest, while others worry about the inevitable garlic breath. My solution to the latter is very simple: getContinue reading “The Health Benefits of Garlic: What the Evidence Really Says”

My food philosophy: Healthy eating habits for women over 40

I have written this post to try to help people become healthier. While for some of us eating healthy is a way of life, for many others it becomes a life long battle. I was lucky that I grew up with a mother who has always been incredibly healthy and she taught me the importanceContinue reading “My food philosophy: Healthy eating habits for women over 40”

The Bikini Diet: A Healthy 7-Day Meal Plan and Top Tips

If you’re looking ahead to a holiday, summer break or simply want to feel a little healthier and more comfortable in your clothes, you may have come across the term “bikini diet”. But I don’t believe you need a harsh diet, detox or a list of foods you are forbidden to eat to feel goodContinue reading “The Bikini Diet: A Healthy 7-Day Meal Plan and Top Tips”

The Health Benefits of Wheatgrass: What Does the Evidence Say?

Wheatgrass has been one of my favourite additions to a morning routine for years. When I’m in London, I grow my own; when I’m travelling, I tend to use a powdered version instead. I’ll be honest, though: I’ve always found its taste quite strong! I prefer it mixed into a vegetable juice or smoothie, althoughContinue reading “The Health Benefits of Wheatgrass: What Does the Evidence Say?”