Digestive problems ? Check out my new 21 day digestive rescue plan

If you’ve been following me on Facebook in the last week you might have noticed there’s been a bit of a theme going on – digestive health. If you have stuff going on ‘downstairs’ it can be a nightmare for sure. You really need to check out what’s in my brand new online programme; The 21 Day Digestion Rescue Plan at a brilliant no-brainer price of just £29.  

This is totally for you if you… Struggle with constipation or diarrhoea, cramps, bloating or belching, or if you’ve been wondering whether you might have some kind of food intolerance. And it’s also for you if you suffer from hayfever, eczema or other skin conditions, any kind of auto immune condition and more besides. 

The 21-day Digestion Rescue Plan is part information, part diet plan and it's designed to help you optimise your digestive health and improve your symptoms. It will also help you understand what other factors might be impacting on your symptoms and which tests might be relevant for you to consider.
The programme includes all you'll need to make an informed decision about what might be going on for you PLUS 21 days of easy-to-prepare meals and snacks for you to enjoy.
In this course you will learn:

• • The root cause of your digestive issues
• • What your digestive symptoms are telling you
• • What foods to eat to heal
• • How to eat for to improve your digestion and regain your energy
• • Which tests might be relevant to resolve your gut issues

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Disclaimer: This course is not intended as a replacement for medical advice in any way. Always check with your GP or nutritional Therapist before making big changes to your diet or taking new supplements and if you have any concerns about symptoms. There are some symptoms you should always seek advice regarding. These include the following: persistent unexplained pain, unexplained bleeding or discharge, blood in vomit or stools, inability to gain or lose weight, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, fissures, black tarry stools.

8 ways to make healthy eating quicker, easier and stress-free!

Are you bored of preparing and eating the same meals week in and week out?

Whether you're cooking for family or just yourself, weekly meal planning is an effective way of ensuring that you are eating a balanced healthy diet and allows you to make the time to cook your meals from scratch.

Here are some useful tips to get you started:

1.    Make a fixed time to make your plan every week -it’s worth putting approximately half an hour aside on a Sunday evening (or when best works for you) 

2.    I find it easier to start with a flexible structure during the week e.g. Monday- meat, Tuesday -oily fish, Wednesday- vegetarian, Thursday eggs. I find that having a structure then allows me to start thinking about the different meals I can come up with for that week.

3.    It’s useful to start building a repertoire of recipes. If I see a recipe that looks interesting or has been recommended, I file it away under a section in a file and make a note of pages of recipes that I have tried from my own recipe book library which have been successful. This is really quick to do if you get in the habit.

4.    Planning your weekly means that you can ensure you’ve got the right ingredients in advance.  I find online grocery shopping really helps with this, so set a weekly time to do your online shop and you can always pick up any extra fresh produce when you find yourself near your local shop during the week.

5.    Weekly organic vegetable box schemes can provide you with inspiration to cook with new seasonal produce and often come with access to interesting recipe ideas. You can find out what’s coming in your box before it’s been delivered/ collected. Additionally check out what’s already in your fridge or larder to give you ideas on what to make.

6.    Work around activities such as the days you work late and different kid’s after school activities when putting the plan together. E.g. cooking a quick to prepare meal on busier days of the week and save the more labour intensive meals on the days when I have more time. Slow cookers are great for preparing the food the night before and leftovers of a roast can be made into a new meal for the next night. 

7.    If you are working full time, for example and have very little time during the week, allot yourself some time one evening a week or at weekends to do some batch cooking so you can start to store up some homemade meals for the freezer. You can also prep things in advance to keep in the fridge such as soups, stews and quinoa.

8.    Make it a family affair!  You could allow one family member to choose a favourite recipe for one day that week or ask an older child or partner to cook their special choice that day! Make it fun by asking your children to select a country or cultural theme to help them to expand their food choices and get them involved.

Many people tell me they are stuck in a rut and make the same meals week in and week out! I support my clients in planning like this and it has made all the difference! Weekly meal planning has allowed them to diversify their meals and expand recipe ideas. Their children have been encouraged try new foods and flavours which helps prevent them from limiting the foods they will eat in the future.
How do you plan your meals for the week?

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7 surprising reasons to include vitamin K rich food in your diet and how to do it!

Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin, meaning that you need to include healthy fats in your diet to effectively absorb it. It’s found naturally in plants, however vitamin K2 is produced in the gut by your healthy bacteria!
The following foods are the best sources of vitamin K, however looking after your gut health is also key to maintaining good levels:

• Dark green leafy vegetables; Spinach, kale, broccoli, watercress, Swiss chard, parsley
• Other vegetables; asparagus, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, carrots, green peas, cucumber, tomatoes
• Fruit; blueberries, grapes, kiwi
• Soya beans
• Oats
• Fermented foods such as natto, sauerkraut, miso and tempeh are a good source of Vitamin K2

 

And this is why we need it!

1.    Vital for blood clotting (this process is essential to stop bleeding). Vitamin K is required for some of the clotting factors in our blood to work effectively.

2.    Crucial for building strong bones. Deficiencies in vitamin K are  associated with a greater risk of fracture. This is particularly important for women going through the menopause to bear in mind.

3.    Promotes healthy arteries and protects against cardio-vascular disease. Vitamin K has been shown in studies to protect the cells that line our veins and arteries.

4.    Important for brain cell repair, hence helping to optimise our memory and concentration and prevent cognitive decline as we age!

5.    Supports pancreatic beta cell function and therefore insulin production. Scientific studies have indicated that vitamin K can improve insulin resistance and therefore reduce the risk of diabetes.

6.    Anti cancer properties; studies have found that vitamin K may be helpful in fighting a number of different cancers.

7.    Reduces wrinkling of the skin and premature ageing. It’s believed that vitamin K prevents calcium from being deposited in your skin’s elastin fibres which can harden to cause wrinkles.

An easy vitamin K rich recipe idea...............

Cauliflower Tabbouleh

• Combine the following ingredients in to a large salad bowl and serve (for approx 6-8 people)

• 1 cauliflower (stalk and leaves removed) grated or blitzed in a food processor until resembles cous cous)

• 4 medium tomatoes, 5 spring onions, 1 cucumber, 1 handful of mint leaves, 1 large bunch of flat leaf parsley all finely chopped

• 5 tablespoons of olive oil

• Juice of 2-3 lemons

• Ground black pepper and Himalayan rock salt to taste

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10 reasons why we need iron in our diet and how to include it.

Iron is one of the best known minerals and can be obtained from many plant foods as well as animal products. It is vital to have the correct balance of iron in our diet. Many substances and health conditions can inhibit how we absorb iron. Conversely, there are a number of nutrients that will increase our absorption of iron. As iron is not easily eliminated, high levels can build up in the body. It is therefore essential to have your iron levels checked regularly if taking an iron supplement. 

10 REASONS WHY WE NEED IRON....

• To carry oxygen around the body
• The formation of DNA
• Function of some enzymes
• Helps to protect our cells from damage
• Supports thyroid function ( which controls our metabolism)
• Prevention of anaemia
• Energy production and prevention fatigue
• Brain development and function
• Healthy nails and hair
• The function of our immune system

HOW WE CAN INCLUDE IT IN OUR DIET.....

• Dark green leafy vegetables: Parsley, broccoli,  spinach, Swiss chard, bok choy , kale
• Other vegetables and fruit; asparagus, leeks, green peas, cauliflower, strawberries, black berries
• Nuts and seeds; almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans sunflower seeds, sesame seeds
• Beans and pulses; lentils, soy beans, chickpeas, lima beans, navy beans, black beans, kidney beans
• Wholegrains; millet, brown rice, whole wheat
• Animal products; beef liver, kidney, lean beef pork, lamb and eggs

AN EASY IRON RICH RECIPE IDEA...............

Warming Swiss Chard and Lentil Soup
•    In a pan melt 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and add 1 chopped onion and sauté on a medium heat for around five minutes
•    Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 2 teaspoons of chopped thyme, season with Himalayan salt and pepper and stir
•    Add 1 cup of rinsed lentils,1 tin of chopped tomatoes and 5 cups of water, bring to the boil and then simmer for 15 minutes
•    Add the chopped chard stalks and cook for approximately 10 minutes
•     Add the chopped chard leaves and cook for another 15 minutes until all the ingredients are soft
•    Stir in 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, serve into bowls and drizzle with olive oil

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5 Healthy Ways to Spring Clean Your Diet!

Now that spring has arrived it’s a great time to start thinking about making those simple healthy changes that can make all the difference to your energy levels, reduce sugar cravings and get you back into shape ready for the summer. Read on to discover 5 healthy food swaps that are easy to do and tasty too!

And if you need something to kick start a healthier way of eating then I have the challenge for you!  My new 2 week challenge (called Get Lean Spring Clean)

• It is an online programme that you can take part in, from the comfort of your home

• With access to a 54 page illustrated meal plan with easy to prepare tasty food options. (There will be no calories or points to count and no extra books/ drinks to buy)

• AND you will have the bonus of daily support from a qualified Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach via a closed private Facebook group.

• Most importantly this will get you on track so you can enjoy eating healthily for the long term, unlike faddy crash diets that are not maintainable.

The start date is Monday 8th May

Cost is £45. Early bird price of £40 available if you book by Tuesday 2nd May

To reserve your slot email me at email@marcellerosenutrition.co.uk , Call on 07961 166582

 or PM on Facebook

Places are limited to ensure I can support you in the best way possible

HERE ARE MY 5 HEALTHY FOOD SWAPS!

1.       Swap cous cous for quinoa.

Cous cous like other refined grains, will be quickly digested into simple sugar and absorbed straight into your blood stream; this can cause spikes in your blood sugar levels which will then quickly crash. Quinoa is considered a whole grain but is actually a seed. It is rich in fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals and is gluten free!

2.       Swap refined white pasta for courgetti.

Courgette is rich in a number of nutrients including folate, zinc, magnesium and vitamin C as opposed to white pasta which contains few nutrients and will cause blood sugar levels to spike too. Spiralised courgette makes a filling alternative to pasta to accompany any kind of pasta sauce. And the secret to not getting soggy courgetti? Just add the sauce to raw spiralised courgette; adding the hot sauce will steam it just enough so it is warm andthe perfect texture!

3.       Swap crisps for kale chips.

Kale chips are easy to make yourself in the oven at a low heat (70 °) or in a dehydrator . Wash kale thoroughly and dry, remove the stalks and chop the kale, melt some coconut oil in a baking tray and coat the kale. Add a sprinkle of Himalayan rock salt or sea salt, pepper, crushed cashews, sesame seeds and nutritional yeast flakes. Put in the oven and keep checking the kale taking out the crispy bits so they don’t burn. Kale is rich in minerals vitamins and anti-oxidants and so it is important to keep the oven at a low heat to retain it’s wonderful nutrients.

4.       Swap white rice for cauliflower rice.

This is surprisingly filling and nutrient dense too!  Blitz cauliflower in the blender (or grate) until it resembles rice sized pieces. Heat some coconut oil in a pan and add some crushed garlic, turmeric, cumin, paprika, ground coriander, salt and pepper. Add a few tablespoons of broth, stock or water. Place the lid on and allow the cauli to steam on a low heat. Keep checking to see when softened and stir in some fresh chopped coriander to serve. White rice is another refined carbohydrate which has had it’s fibre and nutrients stripped during processing; whereas cauliflower will provide you with wonderful health benefits and should keep you fuller for longer!

5.       Swap chips for roasted sweet potato wedges.

Making the swap to sweet potatoes as a whole will offer you a myriad of health benefits including immune support and healthy eyes and will help with blood sugar control.  Simply chop the sweet potato into narrow wedges, place on a baking tray with some melted coconut oil and season and bake for 15-20 mins at 200°c.

You will find many more healthy ideas on my Get Lean Spring Clean Challenge!

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Do you over-do the chocolate eggs at Easter?

If you are the kind of person who KNOWS you will have a problem with the Easter binge then keep an eye out for my Get Lean Spring Clean 2 week challenge. It's an on line programme with access to an illustrated meal plan of over 50 pages of easy to prepare tasty food options. It also includes daily support from a qualified Nutritional Therapist via a closed private Facebook group. At an early bird price of £40 (usual price £45) it's a steal! It will provide you with the kick start you need! Contact me for more details and to book your place. ( call or email 07961166582  email@marcellerosenutrition.co.uk )

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Essential for sleep, making serotonin and curbing sugar cravings; here's some easy ways to get this nutrient in to your diet

Tryptophan is an amino acid, one of the building blocks of protein

What is it important for?

• Necessary for the production of vitamin B3
• Needed for serotonin production ( low levels are associated with depression and anxiety)
• Required for melatonin production; vital for sleep and our circadian rhythm
• Suppresses sweet cravings and appetite
• Important for the growth and development of nerve cells
• Stimulates the production of blood proteins in the liver

Did you know…...?

Tryptophan is one of the amino acids that cannot be made by the body and must be consumed through diet.

So how can we include it in our daily diet?

Virtually all foods that contain protein will contain tryptophan

• Vegetables and fruit; bananas, broccoli, spinach, watercress, asparagus, mushrooms
• Beans ; soy beans, mung beans
• Seeds and nuts; almonds , sesame seeds, chia seeds
• Meat and fish; turkey, chicken, lamb, salmon , halibut
• Wholegrains; oats

Try an easy tryptophan rich night time snack to help with sleep ...............

• Oat cakes with cottage cheese sprinkled with sesame seeds

• Oat, almond milk and banana smoothie

• Warm edamame beans ( soy beans) with sesame oil and sesame seeds

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What you didn't know about calcium!

What is it important for?

• Bones and teeth
• Required for muscle contraction
• Blood pressure regulation
• Nerve transmission
• Involved in blood clotting
• Aids the cell membrane control the movement of substances in and out of its cell
• Maintenance of blood pH and electrolyte balance
• Muscle contraction and function
• Regulation of hormone release
• Cell division regulation
• Involved in heart beat regulation

Did you know…...? 

Calcium makes up between 1-2% of an adult’s body weight!

So how can we include it in our daily diet?

Many non-dairy foods are rich in calcium; so you can be dairy- free and still get plenty into your diet!

• Dark green leafy vegetables including kale, collard leaves, parsley, watercress, broccoli ( spinach though rich in calcium, contains oxalates which reduces its absorption)
• Beans; soy beans
• Seeds and nuts;  almonds , Brazil nuts, walnuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds
• Wholegrains; buckwheat
• Sardines (with bones) tinned wild salmon ( with bones!), tofu
• Dairy; goats milk, cow’s milk, cottage cheese, yoghurt, cheese

An easy calcium rich recipe idea...............

Crispy Kale Chips

• Wash and chop kale removing the really thick stems, 

• Dry the kale properly- gently pat dry a clean tea towel

• Melt some coconut oil in a baking tray and coat the kale

• Add a sprinkle of Himalayan rock salt or sea salt, pepper, crushed almonds, sesame seeds and nutritional yeast flakes

• Put in oven on a very low heat ( approx 70 degrees) 

• Keep checking the kale and take out the crispy bits so they don’t burn

• Crispy kale chips can be made in a dehydrator instead of the oven.

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Ever heard of this immune, thyroid and cardio-vascular supporting antioxidant?

Selenium is an essential trace mineral and powerful antioxidant

What is it important for?

• Supports normal thyroid function
• Anti- cancer properties
• Antioxidant protection
• Improves quality of sperm
• Cardio-vascular support
• Helps to regulate cholesterol
• Important for DNA repair
• Reduces heavy metal toxicity in the body
• Immune function support
• Important for the production of some of protein’s building blocks in the body

Did you know…...?

Other nutrients including vitamin B, C, E and zinc improve selenium’s effectiveness and visa versa 

So how can we include it in our daily diet?

• Vegetables and fruit; red Swiss chard, turnips and other root vegetables, garlic mushrooms,       radishes courgettes, cabbage , carrots, banana
• Nuts and seeds; brazil nuts (one of the best sources), pecans, almonds, hazelnuts, cashew         nuts, sesame seeds, flax seeds
• Beans and pulses; green beans, kidney
• Wholegrains; oats,  barley,  brown rice
• Sardines , salmon, herring, Cod oysters, lamb, beef liver, chicken, turkey, egg

An easy selenium rich recipe idea...............

No- Fuss Brown Rice Risotto

• Heat a knob of butter and add one chopped onion

• Sautee for 5 minutes  and add 375g sliced mushrooms

• Cook for a further 5 minutes and add 2 cloves of crushed garlic

• After a few minutes add 1 ½ cups brown short grain rice, keep stirring

• Add 4 cups of broth or stock ( keep 1 additional cup of stock back), bring to the boil             and then simmer covered for about 40 minutes

• During this time keep topping up with last cup of stock a little at a time and keep                 stirring

• Add 1 cup grated parmesan, 2 teaspoons of tamari, salt and pepper and complete with         2 handfuls of finely chopped Swiss chard

• Stir in the chard, remove pan from heat and serve

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This essential vitamin is vital for our brain health, nervous system and red blood cell production

Vitamin B9 is an essential B complex vitamin that naturally occurs as folate. The synthetic form of this, found in supplements and fortified foods is known as folic acid.

What is it important for?

Brain and nervous system support

The production of chemical messages in the brain

Wide-ranging cardiovascular support

Red blood cell production

DNA repair

The prevention of neural tube defects in newborns

Growth

Helping with mood disorders such as depression

Helping to prevent fatigue and memory loss

The conversion of carbohydrates in to fuel

Did you know…...?

Conditions including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and celiac disease can cause B9 deficiency and some medications can reduce the levels of B9 absorption in the body.

 

So how can we include it in our daily diet?

Dark leafy green vegetables; spinach, kale, broccoli, bok choi, parsley

Other vegetables and fruit; cauliflower, asparagus, brussel sprouts, peas, papaya

Beans and pulses; lentils, mung, lima, kidney , navy , chickpeas and soy beans

Wholegrains; barley

An easy vitamin B9 rich recipe idea...............

Irresistible B9 rich bean soup

Heat a pan and add some coconut oil or butter

Add one chopped onion, 2 sliced celery stalks, 1 clove of crushed garlic and 2 sliced  carrots to the pan and sauté gently until the onions have become transparent

Add 1 cup of pre-soaked navy (haricot) beans and stir in 1 litre of vegetable stock a tablespoon of tomato paste,  a few handfuls of fresh chopped parsley , and season

Cover and simmer for approx 1 ½ hours

Serve as is or blend in a food processor; then top each bowl with another handful of chopped parsley

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Have you heard of this anti-cancer, antioxidant, liver detoxifying mineral?

 Molybdenum is a trace mineral essential for a variety of important functions within the body.

What is it important for?

Anti- cancer properties

Antioxidant support

Liver detoxification

Helps to prevent tooth decay

Important for fertility

Required for the activity of some enzymes in the body

Connective tissue development ( ligaments, cartilage etc)

Breaking down fats

Regulation of iron within the body

Helps to prevent yeast and fungal infections

Needed to convert sulphite to sulphate

Did you know…...?

The molybdenum content in food is vastly dependent on the soil in which it grows and the water it receives for growth.

So how can we include it in our daily diet?

Vegetables and fruit; Cauliflower, green peas, spinach, garlic, tomatoes, celery, cucumber

Beans and pulses; lentils, split peas, black eye peas, lima beans, kidney beans

Seeds and nuts;  sesame seeds, walnuts, almonds

Wholegrains; oats, buckwheat, brown rice, rye, barley

An easy molybdenum rich recipe idea...............

Fragrant Cauliflower Rice

Blitz a whole cauliflower (stalk and leaves removed) in a blender until it resembles slightly larger than couscous sized pieces or alternatively grate the cauliflower by hand

Melt some coconut oil in a pan and throw in a finely chopped onion, a couple of cloves of crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, half a teaspoon of ginger powder and season with Himalayan salt and black pepper

Sauté this for a few minutes and keep stirring

Add the cauliflower along with 2 tablespoons or vegetable stock, water or bone broth, gently stir, cover with a lid and allow to steam for approximately 5 minutes

Combine with steamed peas or crushed almonds and serve.

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Nutrient Spotlight on Vitamin E

What is it important for?

A potent antioxidant -preventing oxidative damage to our cells

Protective against the development of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)

Balancing cholesterol

Improving blood flow

Fertility and gestation

Reducing memory loss in the elderly

Increasing the storage of vitamin A in our body

Reducing inflammation

Hormone balancing

Anti- aging and repairing skin damage

Did you know…...?

Vitamin E is a term used for 8 different nutrients, all of which are dissolved and stored in fat throughout the body.

So how can we include it in our daily diet?

Spinach, asparagus, avocado, sweet potatoes, peas , carrots, tomatoes, bananas, blackberries

Seeds and nuts e.g. sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts

Sesame oil, olive oil, avocado oil

Lima beans, chickpeas

Oatmeal, wheat germ, rye, brown rice

Butter, salmon, beef, egg yolk

An easy vitamin E rich recipe idea...............

Super E Smoothie

Place the following ingredients in to your smoothie maker or blender:

A handful of spinach,

2 handfuls of frozen mixed berries,

Half an avocado,

Approximately 6 chunks of cantaloupe melon or pear, 

1 tablespoons of sunflower seeds,

A large glass of water ( this can be adjusted depending on how thick you like it)

Blitz for approximately 20 seconds 

Pour into a glass and polish off for breakfast!

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Nutrient Spotlight on Potassium

What is it important for?
•    Blood Pressure regulation
•    Muscle contraction and function
•    Cardiovascular health
•    Nerve and heart function
•    The maintenance of our cell walls
•    Regulation of fluid balance within the body
•    Supporting bone health
•    The production of some hormones (FSH, ADH and aldosterone)
•    Making proteins to be used in the body
•    Helps to prevent the formation of kidney stones

Did you know…...? 
Approximately 37% of the western population is at risk of potassium deficiency

So how can we include it in our daily diet?
•    All vegetables contain potassium in varying amounts.
•    Dark green leafy vegetables including Swiss chard, spinach, bok choy, broccoli  
•    Colourful fruit/ veg; beetroots, carrots, tomatoes, squash, cantaloupe melon, papaya
•    Beans and pulses; lima beans, pinto beans,  soy beans, kidney beans, lentils
•    Seeds and nuts;  sunflower, almonds ,pecans
•    Wholegrains; millet, brown rice

An easy potassium rich recipe idea...............

Quick lentil and veg curry

•    Melt some coconut oil in a pan and sauté a chopped onion finely chopped ginger and garlic
•    Throw in a few teaspoons of fennel seeds, turmeric powder, ground coriander, ground cumin and garam masala and stir. 
•    Sauté this for a few minutes before adding a tin of coconut milk and some vegetable stock and bring almost to the boil
•    Add some chopped squash and carrots and simmer for about 15 minutes
•    Then add a large chopped tomato and 2 cups of (rinsed) red lentils and continue to cook for around 10 minutes
•    Turn off the heat and add a few big handfuls of leafy green veg such as spinach or chard and stir through.
•    Serve with brown basmati rice and enjoy! 

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Nutrient Spotlight on Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)

What is it important for?

•    Improves our body’s resistance to stress
•    Allows us to produce energy from fats, carbohydrates and proteins
•    Involved in production of acetylcholine; vital for memory and concentration
•    Needed to make our antibodies
•    Strengthens our immune system
•    Used to manufacture red blood cells
•    Decreases lactic acid accumulation and helps to prevent muscle fatigue
•    Necessary for building our body proteins  
•    Involved in hormone production

Did you know…...? 

Most of the vitamin B5 we obtain from foods, is absorbed into our mitochondria. These provide the energy for our cells 

So how can we include it in our daily diet?

•    Avocado, mushrooms, broccoli, red chilli peppers , sweet potato, cauliflower, 
•    Seeds and nuts e.g. sunflower seeds, pecans, cashews hazelnuts
•    Lentils, garbanzo beans, split peas , black-eyed peas, soy beans
•    Oatmeal, buckwheat flour, rye flour, brown rice, wild rice
•    Eggs, beef , pork, chicken, fish

An easy vitamin B5 rich recipe idea...............

Buckwheat Tortillas
•    Mix 250g buckwheat flour with one egg and 750ml water to make the batter and leave to sit for half an hour
•    Melt some coconut oil or butter in a frying pan and ladle some batter into the pan
•    Brown the underside of the tortilla for 1 or 2 minutes before turning over and browning the other side
•    Pack with vitamin B5 rich foods including sautéed mushrooms, chilli pepper, beans or fish (use some onion,  garlic and spices to enhance  the flavour)
•    Top with some hand mashed avocado, roll your tortilla and enjoy!

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Nutrient Spotlight on Magnesium

What is it important for?

•    Relaxing all the muscles in our body
•    Providing nervous system support, especially when anxious or stressed
•    Immune system support
•    Involved in blood sugar regulation
•    Maintenance of heart muscle
•    Supporting bone health
•    Regulating unwanted inflammation
•    Role in energy production

Did you know…...? 

70% of tissue magnesium is stored in bones and teeth

So how can we include it in our daily diet?

•    Dark green leafy vegetables including spinach and chard
•    Seeds and nuts e.g. pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, almonds ,cashews
•    Beans e.g. black beans, navy beans, soy beans
•    Quinoa

An easy magnesium rich recipe idea...............

Quinoa salad 

•    Cook a portion of quinoa as per pack instructions but add a teaspoon of miso paste while it cooks
•    Add a handful of chopped spinach , tomato, cucumber and half an avocado
•    Dress with lemon juice, sesame oil and a splash of tamari sauce
•    Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds
•    Devour!

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More about Brilliant Broccoli!

Broccoli has such a range of health benefits that I felt it necessary to write another 'nutritional nugget' for this super green veg; so here is 'Brilliant Broccoli' part two!

Broccoli is beneficial for its cholesterol lowering properties, for providing detoxification supporting nutrients and for those individuals taking supplemental vitamin D.

Broccoli has a unique combination of 3 key phytonutrients that help to promote all the stages of detoxification. Broccoli can therefore support the elimination of unwanted toxins in our body!

Broccoli can do wonders for individuals requiring high dose vitamin D supplementation. This is because the good levels of vitamin K and beta carotene found in broccoli work together to maintain the balance of vitamin D levels within the body.

Broccoli can offer cholesterol lowering advantages, if the broccoli is cooked by steaming. This cooking method improves the binding process of the fibre to the bile acids in our digestive system. This will encourage the elimination of bile which can consequently help to lower cholesterol levels. 

The healthiest way to cook broccoli, is to first leave the cut broccoli for 1 or 2 minutes to boost its beneficial qualities, before steaming it for a maximum of 5 minutes.

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Spectacular Spinach!

Spinach is bursting with a variety of nutrients which all contribute to its many health benefits. Spinach offers anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer protection in addition to its cardio-vascular, bone and eye protective properties.

The key antioxidants in spinach (vitamin A, C, E and minerals zinc and selenium), can help to reduce excessive inflammation in the body. This can help to reduce the risk of many health conditions including cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Recent research has unveiled a new phytonutrient in spinach which is believed to give anti-inflammatory protection to the lining of the digestive tract. Thus possibly helping to alleviate conditions such as IBS, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. 

Spinach is particularly high in carotenoids which have been shown to have protective properties against progressive prostate cancer. These nutrients are also thought to play a role in preventing eye related problems.

The high vitamin K, calcium and magnesium content of spinach are great for bone health and can therefore help to protect against conditions including osteoporosis.

To cook, lightly steam or boil for 1 minute, add to soups, omelettes, and toss in at the end of a stir fry. Alternatively, try adding spinach to a spicy dhal, superfood salad, or layer up in a veggie lasagne.

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Are you too busy juggling to cook a healthy meal, or to even think about what to cook?

I'm really excited to be launching my new totally free Facebook group. This is your special invite to my closed group Fuss-Free Healthy Eating. So read on to find out more and join up now to kick start your new year as you mean to go on! https://www.facebook.com/groups/FussFreeHealthyEating/

Do you find it hard to know what you should be feeding your family? Are you too busy juggling to cook a healthy meal, or to even think about what to cook? 

If you’re struggling with fussy eaters, pasta obsessives, sugar addicts or veggie refusers, or you simply want tips on healthy food that has your family coming back for seconds, then this group is for you!

I’ve been through all these battles with my children, and I know how hard it can be. So I’ve set up this group to help us work together to overcome the food challenges we face as parents.

My aim is to create a community of like-minded people who can inspire each other with easy recipe ideas, sneaky tips and useful information on how to feed your family well. It’ll be so exciting to share what works and remind ourselves that food really can be tasty and quick to prepare as well as being healthy. 

I’m also planning to invite some specialists in their field to join the conversation and share their knowledge with us.

So let's get together and share what we know, so that we and our families can all be healthy, happy and well nourished.

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Unbelievable Onion!

As a member of the allium family, onions are characteristically rich in sulfur compounds. These give this family of vegetables their pungent smell and taste. Onions have diverse health benefits and are so easy to include in our daily cooking.

Research suggests that regular intake of onions can help reduce the risks of some forms of cancer, in combination with a diet rich in fruit and vegetables. It is also believed that that eating onion regularly supports the cardio vascular system. Onion is thought to have anti-clotting properties, which can prevent unwanted clumping together of blood platelets. Additionally, the sulphur compounds appear to help lower cholesterol and triglycerides, providing protection for the blood vessels and the heart.

The high sulphur content appears to support connective tissue in the body and onion is also believed to protect our bone density. This is especially helpful for post menopausal women.

A unique sulphur molecule found in onion may help to reduce unwanted inflammation. Additionally, the many antioxidants present in onions provide further anti-inflammatory properties.

It is believed that onions are both antibacterial and anti fungal. However the strength of this activity varies depending individual varieties of onions.

Furthermore, onions contain prebiotic, which is a special fibre used as fuel by our good gut bacteria. This helps the good bacteria to flourish, which in turn provides us with many health benefits.

Onion can be included in almost any cooked savoury dish. Alternatively, raw onion can be combined with tomato and mozzarella to make a super salad or with avocado, tomato and chilli to create a spicy guacamole dip. You may even want to throw together a tasty rich onion soup.

To avoid destroying many of onions health benefits, try sauteing in a small amount of broth or water for approximately 7 minutes and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, ground black pepper and Himalayan salt. 

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Ravishing Radish!

This peppery tasting vegetable packs a nutritional punch when it comes to the many nutrients it contains. It is a great source of minerals namely potassium, manganese, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and zinc. 

Notably, the radish is rich in vitamin C, which is a nutrient that needs to be replaced daily. Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin and can be dramatically reduced in the body, with stress and environmental factors such as cigarette smoke. This important vitamin aids the rebuilding of body tissues and blood vessels and is vital for immune support. 

Radishes act as a natural diuretic and by increasing the production of urine, will actively promote kidney and urinary health. Radishes contain sulphur-based compounds, which help to regulate the production of bilirubin and increase the flow of bile from the liver to the gallbladder, and into the small intestine. The radish is consequently a natural detoxifier with superb digestive supporting properties.

Radishes make a brilliant crunchy crudité, and can be grated, pickled or sliced into a tasty cabbage and radish slaw. However radishes are particularly delicious blended into a zingy dip or combined with thinly sliced beef, watercress, spring onions and ginger to create a mouth watering Japanese style roll up. 

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