As a child raised in a hot tropical island of Mauritius, I am so proud to say that chemical-filled cosmetic wasn’t a thing that I was much exposed to. My mam had a face powder that she used for something like 6 years and a very red lipstick that she used for her tika (red dot worn on the forehead by married ladies only) She loved doing a little make up but the humble life we lived didn’t allow her to spend any money on cosmetics. However, occasionally I would see her doing a fresh turmeric face mask. Usually, it would be mixed with natural honey, other time with just water or natural yoghurt ..read more

How is your skin, hair and nails? Is it dry, itchy or irritated? I often get ask this very common question on what’s the best diet for good skin. My short and sweet answer: Repair your gut health. Everything begins from the gut. The condition of your skin, nail and hair is a visible sign of inside health. The cells that make up each strand of hair require a regular supply of key nutrients. It goes back to the old saying You are what your eat but I would love to add something else to this. ” You are what your body does with the food you eat” What are the top causes of b ..read more

5 Day Smoothie Challenge To Continue Your Healthy Habits Are you always bloated? With low energy, have acne on mood swings? Last week, I launched a 5 day smoothie Challenge after Christmas and it was just the right idea to bring people to the healthy habit we had before the festive season. See it’s easy to fall into a bad habit of reaching out for the cereal box instead of some nourishing breakfast. A smoothie is just a great way to give the digestive system a break from all the rich food. Adding plenty of fiber from the dark leafy veg provides enough fiber to keep the gut bacteria happy and t ..read more

Delicious Garlic & Onion Pan Broccoli I often suggest that my clients make this recipe along with my Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli recipe. Broccoli is a very easy to grow or easy to buy food. The best is to grow it yourself of course where you can manage the chemical sprayed on them. Broccoli along with other dark leafy veggies are quiet rich in many of the nutrients we require for a healthy body. It also has a good amount of protein (about 4.4 every 100g). Vitamins: It a good source of B Complex; Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, B6, Folate, Vitamin A, C and K Minerals: Iron, Zinc, Phosphorous ..read more

Fermenting Food For the Cold Winter Season. I really can’t take credit for this recipe. I first came across this Fermented carrot and cabbage stuffed pepper recipe from one of my favorite vlogger from Azerbaijan. I have known the benefits of eating fermented food for a while but I do love trying out recipes from different cultures in the world. I made this simple lacto-fermented recipe over the Summer months and still enjoying it now. Lactic-acid is a natural preservative that inhibits putrefying bacteria. It’s infact the starches in the fruits and vegetables that are converted into the lacti ..read more

A well-balanced eating habit is a foundation of health. Women, like men, should enjoy a variety of nutritious foods from all of the foods groups, including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, healthy fats and lean protein. A Healthy Eating Habit involves meals that maintain good moods, generate good energy levels and minimize discomfort in the body. These healthy eating meals are made up of fresh, unprocessed, a variety of ingredients put together in a way that looks and taste good. A Healthy Eating Habit Plan for women with recipes that improves your mood & gives you the energy to live a ha ..read more

Have you ever had Jackfruit? I absolutely love jackfruit. Jackfruit is a large fruit that can be eaten ripe or raw when cooked. I remember the giant tree in my grandparents yard which we used to sit under in a hot sunny day. There are so many memories attached with jackfruit for me. I’ll have to say when I was a child I didn’t like the cooked fruit at all. I would wait for it to ripe instead. Since moving to Ireland, I haven’t had many of those dishes my mam would prepare but thankfully we have them in can version now and I can still cook it occasionally. I am using potatoes and chickpeas for ..read more

Which one do you think is the right habit? See it depends on many factors and there is no right and wrong answer here. However, for my 1.1 clients, I usually recommend keeping a gap of a minimum of 12 hours between breakfast and dinner.  And for many, this is a good start. Something to consider is Blood Sugar Imbalance and skipping meals isn’t really a good idea. In general, most of us are affected by an imbalance of Blood Sugar Level.  Here are a few symptoms related to Blood Sugar Imbalance 1. Fat around the midsection 2. Lethargic (sleepy after meals) 3. Headaches/migraines ..read more

Hippocrates said, “All disease begins in the gut.” Have you ever wondered why every day of the week brings a different mood? Would you do anything to be a little more focus and improve your mood? Do you pray that someone would just come and tell you what you can do to overcome anxiety and tension without having to make dramatic lifestyle changes? Well, If you’ve been part of this community then you know that I have been there myself and still progress with better energy and mood. The simple answer to all of this is: Work on your gut health because our gut because that’s where the happy hormone ..read more

Did this ever happen to you? Did you go to the shop to get one bag of lettuce, came back with 10 mores stuff and forgot the lettuce? Me too! How easy would it be if someone did your weekly shopping? Or answer the nightly question for you, ” what for dinner” I hate answering this question! Now my answer is food. Real food. Feckers used to ask me this question every single night. Or they still do. Even if they can read the it on the board. The hardest was though NOT when they ask me but when I ask myself every single day : what’s for dinner What will I cook Do I have what I need Will everybody ..read more