After posting photos of my homemade crackers on social media a few times, people have constantly asked for the recipe. These crackers have no grains but plenty of protein and healthy fats I eat them as a healthy alternative to normal crackers and also as part of a diet. Obviously if you want to lose weight you will only eat …
I just love the ARK skincare range as it ticks so many boxes for me. Lots of natural ingredients while still having all the active ingredients needed in a mature skin. ARK has some really game-changing hero products I thought I would ask Tamsin Styles which are her favourite products in the whole range, as no-one knows the products and …
We all need apple cider vinegar in your our lives. I’ve done a few videos on how, by consuming some in water before a big meal, it’ll help keep glucose spikes in check. And nobody wants big glucose spikes, trust me. Today, Shabir Daya ( pharmacist at Victoria Health ), writes about it’s long history and amazing benefits. He explains …
You would think that drinking plenty of water through the day would fully hydrate you, wouldn’t you? There are, however, a few crucial points to consider. Firstly, as mentioned in my book The In-Sync Diet, co-written with nutritionist Fleur Borrelli, it’s important to drink larger amounts when thirsty, rather than taking little sips through the day. Little sips will not …
After posting my cooking efforts of these delicious and healthy cauliflower fritters on social media, I was asked to post the recipe. As always, if I see a recipe I like, I adapt it to make it as healthy as possible. I try and go grain-free as much as I can as grains convert to sugar in the body. I …
With AHAs, BHAs, PHAs and many other intimidating acronyms in between, here is a breakdown of six fabulous hydroxy acids from the Garden of Wisdom (GOW) range, with an explanation of how their chemical exfoliation properties work beneath the dermal layer to help with skin concerns. From blemishes to brightening, collagen production and anti-aging, there is the perfect one for …
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s) were a revelation and literally life changing when they first appeared a few decades ago. They smooth and exfoliate skin without having to use an abrasive, physical scrub, leaving skin softer and smoother. And most are very gentle BUT they can cause irritation in some people. But now there’s a new generation of AHA’s Gentle and …
Since the pandemic began 3 years ago, I haven’t been to a gym. Of course, to begin with there was no choice, but obviously I could have gone over the last year or two. So why didn’t I? After all, as you probably know, I love to exercise and consider it crucial to living a healthy life. The truth is …
Even though most of the health and wellbeing I write and talk about is for everyone, my focus is mostly on women. So, here is one specifically for the men. Written by pharmacist Shabir Daya, he looks at the supplements that could be of benefit to men as they age. Personally, I’m a big fan of supplementation However, it’s not …
What’s not to love about a serum that firms and tightens your skin? One of the brilliant serums in the ARK skincare range has been called “a facelift in a bottle” and I have to say it’s pretty impressive. I have fallen in love with the ARK skincare range. It ticked all the boxes for me in what I was …
I did giggle the other day when someone on social media responded to a photo of me by saying how unfair it was that we were the same age but that he looked like he could be my father and I looked the same age as his daughter! Well, I don’t think fairness comes into it to be honest. How …
Collagen has been called the glue that holds everything together. It’s a very important component of your bodies but our supplies of it decline rapidly with age, so we need to get collagen from the foods we eat or through supplementation. I mentioned in a instagram post that bone broth is a fantastic source of collagen and was surprised by …
