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Your Go-To Chia Pudding Formula: One Base, Endless Flavours 
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Your Go-To Chia Pudding Formula: One Base, Endless Flavours 

Quick and easy to make, chia bowls punch above their weight when it comes to nutrition. There are so many recipes for chia puddings out there but most follow the same ratios. Here’s a simple base formula with lots of flavour ideas to get you started. 

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Start the Day Right: Nut & Seed Granola Recipe 
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Start the Day Right: Nut & Seed Granola Recipe 

This is the easiest granola you will ever make. I’ve been making it for years – it’s quick, easy, versatile and delicious as well as packed with nutrients, fibre, healthy fats and protein to help keep your energy levels balanced.

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Feed Your Brain and Body: The Power of Omega-3s
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Feed Your Brain and Body: The Power of Omega-3s

Discover why omega-3’s are important and how to eat more. I’ve shared the science behind this vital nutrient, the best sources for omega-3’s including plant-based options and easy ideas and suggestions for including more in your diet.

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Do You Need More Protein During Menopause and Perimenopause?
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Do You Need More Protein During Menopause and Perimenopause?

During menopause and perimenopause, your protein needs rise while your body’s ability to maintain muscle and to burn fat declines. Prioritising a mix of high-quality protein, omega-3s and fibre can make a huge difference to how you feel during this time. 

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You’re Not Broken: Making Sense of Perimenopause When You Don’t Feel Right
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You’re Not Broken: Making Sense of Perimenopause When You Don’t Feel Right

It’s great news that conversations about menopause and perimenopause are now happening – but with that comes an avalanche of often conflicting advice and information. That’s where working with a registered professional can help you to cut through the noise, to save money on expensive supplements that may not be right for you, and to put in place joyful habits that make you feel like your Second Spring has sprung. 

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How to Create a Healthy Family Meal Plan 
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How to Create a Healthy Family Meal Plan 

Having a meal plan saves time and money, and makes it much easier to make healthy, nourishing choices – especially if you need to balance different family preferences. Download and print out a few copies of my free meal-planning template, make yourself a nice cup of tea and let’s get started.

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Improving Sleep Naturally: Lifestyle Changes That Work
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Improving Sleep Naturally: Lifestyle Changes That Work

If you are struggling with sleep you are not alone. According to The Sleep Charity (2024) 90% of the UK adult population are struggling too. It’s also something I see time and time again in clinic but it’s often not the main reason people seek help. As I work naturopathically, my aim is to try and establish the particular root cause that is driving your sleep disturbance so that we can make a unique plan to suit your individual needs and lifestyle that will really work for you.

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Lunch Boxes for Everyone: The Simple Nourish Bowl Formula 
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Lunch Boxes for Everyone: The Simple Nourish Bowl Formula 

Lunch can often be an afterthought – especially during the week – but this simple formula, loosely inspired by Anna Jones’s ‘note-on-the-fridge formula’, will hopefully simplify decisions – saving you time, boosting flavour, packing in nutrients and helping make lunchtimes more enjoyable.

I suggest making a batch to last for 2 or 3 days so you have delicious and nourishing food ready to go whether you are working from home, going to the office or out and about. You can also adapt some elements to work for kids or teen lunchboxes.

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