How to get you mojo back! For more healthy eating advice please visit my website https://www.nutrition-coach.co.uk/ Do you, like many people feel tired, lethargic, have low energy levels and feel your get up and go has simply ‘gone’?  Maybe your diet and the foods you eat or possibly not eat could play a part But I would always recommend visiting your GP to make sure there is no underlying medical issue that needs taking care of first. Once that box has been ticked you may want to introduce some of these foods into your diet and see if you can get your mojo back Foods to he ..read more

Positive feedback As a nutrition coach and cook, I absolutely love my job. Helping clients to navigate a healthy balanced diet or introduce them to new foods or different ways of cooking is a joy.  The added bonus is when i receive positive feedback So when you make that connection with someone and they take the trouble to tell you the impact it’s had on them is wonderful. These are the words of my client …… I enjoy the cooking lessons so much. I’m so glad I found Susan online. As someone new to a plant based diet Susan’s unique cooking class has been invaluable. Not just the recipes, bu ..read more

Vegan cooking classes – Simply veg! For more healthy eating advice please visit my website https://www.nutrition-coach.co.uk/ Is your diet in a mess, do you want to eat less meat but don’t know where to start, are you confused about what to eat and not eat to have a healthy balanced diet? Then maybe my vegan cooking classes are just what you need to press the re-set button   https://www.nutrition-coach.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cooking-class-scones2.mp4   Why include more plant based foods in to your diet? The benefits of a plant based diet for humans, animals and t ..read more

Simply veg – outdoor vegan cooking event Last year I delivered a number of ‘vegan cooking events’.  They were all well attended and the guests asked for more.  So as we are now coming out of lockdown, I’m putting on some more events starting in June.   Happy customer       Is it for you? Has the last year made you look at your diet and consider different options, would you like to eat fewer animal products, are you a vegetarian who wants to move to being vegan or are you a vegan and you just need some inspiration and a chance to chat with others? Then I have the ..read more

For more healthy eating advice please visit my website https://www.nutrition-coach.co.uk/ International Women’s Day     Today is International Women’s Day, with the theme being #ChooseToChallenge   So with that in mind I thought I’d share with you two of my clients testimonials.  They can tell you how my simple healthy eating advice has challenged their perspective, attitude and motivation towards their personal health goals. Testimonial one  I had struggled for over 5 years with excess weight that I just couldn’t shift. It made me really unhappy, and it ..read more

Depression and how to face it Feeling out of sorts, low mood, fatigued, lack of control, that ‘can’t be bothered’ feeling, depressed is all too common at the moment?  Not helped by the weather, gloomy days and of course a global pandemic Depression is more than feeling a bit down, it is a clinical condition that can affect many aspects of your life.  According to Mind.org 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem, like anxiety and depression in any given week in England. Contact your GP Your first port of call should be your GP; if after a couple of weeks you ..read more

For more healthy eating advice please visit my website https://www.nutrition-coach.co.uk/  Leek & Potato soup This is a very versatile dish so if you have more onions than leeks that’s ok.  Or you can simply use whatever vegetables need using or are in season and use about 800g in total to 1.2 litres of veggie stock and you can’t go wrong.  To make it thicker and even more nutritious try adding tinned beans like butter beans or cannellini or put in a handful of red lentils – they don’t need any pre soaking The recipe SERVES 4 3 leeks (about 250g) 1 onion 1 tsp oil ..read more

Fermented food – Super sauerkraut We know fermented food, like sauerkraut is good for us, but why? Well, it contains probiotics or the ‘good’ bacteria.   They can help maximise our digestion, support our immune system, help the body to eliminate toxins and maintain good gut health. Nutrient rich Fermented foods are rich in nutrients especially vitamin K2, which works with Vitamin D and calcium for healthy bones, blood and muscles. It is estimated that 80% of your immune system is located in your gut. Fermentation takes place in the absence of oxygen and nearly any food can be ferme ..read more

Blue Monday – 18th Jan 2021 For more healthy eating advice please visit my website https://www.nutrition-coach.co.uk/ Monday the 18th of January has been designated “Blue Monday” – the most depressing day of the year! When the bank balance looks pretty low, the New Years resolutions are fading and the temperature is dropping. To top it all we are still in the midst of a Covid pandemic Feeling down? If you are feeling down don’t reach for the pills, or the booze (especially if you are committed to dry January) or the last of the Christmas chocs. Instead reach for food that can lift your m ..read more

Veganuary 2021 Thanks to the pandemic Veganuary 2021 will be like no other.  Veganuary 2020 was more routine, apart from the record breaking number of people who signed up to be vegan for the month of January (and possibly beyond). Over 400,000 people took part, citing the following reasons as their motivation Image from Veganuary websiteMore info at: Full details at https://veganuary.com In 2021 that 400K figure could be smashed, as more people across the World are becoming aware of the environmental and health impacts of a plantbased diet     Whatever inspires you to go vegan ..read more