Benefits: Made with natural sugars, rich in fibre, and an excellent healthy snack Ingredients 1/4 cup of date syrup or honey 1/2 cup melted coconut oil 2 cups of oats 4-5 dates chopped into pieces Instructions Pre-heat oven on gas mark 4 Melt coconut oil on a low fire Place all ingredients in a bowl Add the coconut oil, and mix well until the mixture is fully coated Transfer into a baking tray and press down so it smooth on top Place in oven and cook for up to 20 minutes Rem

In this month’s monthly blog, I wrote about how we can be exposed to synthetic hormones through various exposure to plastics, and food and beverage containers. However, we can also be exposed to synthetic hormones through exposure to animal products. We hear a lot about the antibiotics fed to cows, chickens, and lambs or the additional hormones these animals are provided yet we continue to eat them, without knowing the full impact on our health. I agree, there are a lot of st

Benefits: Low calorie, natural sugars and rich in antioxidants Ingredients ½ watermelon 1 large pineapple cut into cubes 1 container strawberries 1 container blueberries Kebab sticks Instructions Prep fruit by washing and peeling it Place 1 piece of pineapple, strawberry, watermelon, and blueberry and repeat the process until the stick is full Repeat the process until all kebab sticks are full Place in fridge until ready to serve #educatingwomen #healthyrecipes

Familiar with the term hot girl summer ? well not to worry if you're not. This is the title of one of Megan thee stallion songs though she has a different meaning. I thought I would remix the words and use them to talk about health & well-being. How can you have a hot girl summer and stick to your health and well-being goals? My answer is make your goals simple so they are easier to stick to. During the summer months, we want to feel and look our best, and it can be hard wh

Benefits: Natural sugars, high in antioxidants and high in fibre Ingredients 1 cup of strawberries 1 cup of blueberries 2 tbsp of coconut milk 2 tbsp water 2 dates Instructions Blend 1 tbsp of coconut milk, water, and 1 date with chosen fruit. Place in ice lolly holder and freeze for 30 minutes Repeat process for fruit flavour 2 Freeze fully for 5-6 hours #educatingwomen #naturalflavours

Benefits: Plant-based, low carbohydrates, low fat, rich in antioxidants

Being healthy isn't always that easy, it can take a lot of motivation and commitment and for some, it feels like a sacrifice. There are ways you can make your health journey simple. My best advice is the 5:2 ratio, this is nothing to do with calories it is more about your eating style, so you don’t feel like you are depriving yourself. We create such an attachment to food that the moment you are told to give up the bacon sandwiches or cut down on those little chocolate desser

Benefits : Plant based, full of antioxidants, high in magnesium and rich in fibre

Constipation is a common issue in women especially when the hormones go a little wacky, but also our fast-paced lifestyle and heightened stress levels mean we can end up being backed up. While it is a topic many women shy away from it is important, that we have a healthy bowel movement. I know we like an easy life, but I always suggest you refrain from non-natural laxatives to enhance a bowel movement as the body can end up relying on them. You want foods that you can easily

Benefits : Rich in mood-boosting herbs to help treat mood-related illnesses by triggering neurotransmitters in the brain that are responsible for making us feel happy.

Cortisol is the known "stress hormone" made in the adrenal glands. When cortisol levels are too high it can be deceiving as it may make you think you are being ultra-productive but at the same time may be robbing you of much-needed sleep, making you feel wired. Some of the symptoms associated with women's health when our cortisol is too high can be subtle and if not addressed can lead to further issues. Let's explore some of the symptoms women can experience when their corti

Benefits : Rich in vitamin C and a good source of Omega 3.

This is a question family and friends ask me all the time. While a lot of us may have achieved some form of weight loss through the removal of carbohydrates {carbs} from our diet, the truth is we are in fact losing water and not fat. Fat loss comes after the loss of water but many of us don’t commit to our plan long enough to reap the true fat loss benefits. As we know carbohydrates are the body's main energy source, we also know that carbs are not equal in their nutrition

Benefits : Good source of protein, rich in good fats, and contains bitter foods which stimulate the digestion system

Ancient grains are a term that is been used to market products such as spelt, barley, teff, oats, quinoa, and amaranth. However, the reason they are known to be ancient is that they have been grown the same way for several hundred years. Meaning they have not been modified so you'll obtain all the nutritional value they have to offer. That sounds like a really good reason t0 add them to your diet. They are a carbohydrate so even if they do have a high nutritional value if y

Benefits : Slow releasing carbohydrates, source of vitamin A and rich in fibre

Benefits: Ancient Grain, a good source of plant-based protein, high in fibre, and gluten-free Ingredients ½ shallot chopped 1 cup...

If you read my February blog, you probably recall I mentioned the best way to get diversity from our food is by eating a range of fruit and vegetables. This week I wanted to provide you with a bit more information on why this is the case. Below I have given an overview of the health benefits of foods based on their colour, hopefully helping you to understand why eating the rainbow is good for us. #1 Health benefits of eating purple and blue foods Eating foods such as Blueber

Benefits: Ancient Grain, a good source of plant-based protein, high fibre, and gluten-free

Benefits: Wheat-free, a good source of plant-based protein, anti-inflammatory and a good source of magnesium