I hear a lot of you saying “whhhhaattt!”. I get you, for many a holiday or vacation means a break from everything. But with a little forward thought finding a balance on vacation it is not that difficult.

Summer is on the horizon and as the temperatures rise so does the desire to dine alfresco and with it the number of barbecues. Although they are a great time for socialising and eating with family and friends is there can be a downside to barbecuing when it comes to our health?

We may still be in November but Christmas is around the corner and the shelves in the supermarket and coffee shops around the UK are full of this year’s range of Christmas sandwiches and treats. But with the festive ranges increasing each year which of this year’s festive beauties will you be reaching for as a tasty breakfast treat or during your lunch hour.

May 28th marks World Hunger Day and whilst unfortunately there is nothing new in regards to people struggling with purchasing food and being able to afford healthy balanced meals and lifestyles; rising fuel costs and a turbulent few years as a result of the pandemic means more and more people are struggling and looking at ways to cut costs. Here are my tips and tricks on how to support your wallet without compromising your health.

February marks the month of the Lunar New Year and the month of love with Valentines day in the heart of the month, so is there really a better time of the year to start showing yourself some love?

Here are my tips for ensuring it is the most wonderful time of the year.

We are currently right in the middle of the Beetroot harvesting season here in the UK. Although I am sure many of you are adding this delicious root veggie to your meals or making some delicious hummus. What about the leaves of the beetroot?

It still amazes me when I talk to people how many associate frozen fruit and veg as a “bad” and unhealthy food choice. So I thought I would write a little blog post addressing both the pros and cons of these frozen foods and to dispel the myths behind them.

Sourdough has become quite trendy over the past few years which means many more commercial varieties of sourdough have popped up. Although in theory this is great as it increases the availability and reduces the cost of this time consuming bread, are you buying “true” sourdough and does it really matter?

It you are eating out you want to be able to enjoy your food and do not want it making you unwell or undoing all your hard work or effecting your results if you are trying elimination diet. Therefore, knowing where to look beyond the obvious and what to ask when ordering your food can help you more comfortable and ensure you enjoy your meal.

Washing your produce (fruits and veggies) is important even if they state they are prewashed, ready to eat and organic. Find out why and see my simple homemade produce wash recipe.

Currently one of the world’s most popular health trends. As you probably already know if you follow my blog or my instagram I am not a fan of fad diets as they are just that. Intermittent fasting, however, shows no sign of going out of fashion soon – could this be because unlike other “fad” diets this way of eating is actually beneficial?

Following my ‘Keep active through Autumn’ post today we have a guest post by Vicky Rees owner of Pilates studios ‘Studio 21’ based in Yarm and Saltburn

Shorter days, reduced light and changes in our lifestyles throughout the Autumn and Winter months can have a profound effect on our health. Here are 5 ways you can improve your light exposure during the colder months to support your wellbeing.

8 reasons we should all be finding ways to keep moving throughout Autumn and tips to make it easier. Setting a good routine now, will set you up for a good start to the winter months ahead.

Why you should be taking the opportunity to enjoy those autumnal walks. Find out all about forest bathing, how and why is it good for you.

What is ‘Seasonal Eating’, why it is important and what are the benefits? Ways to make eating seasonally easy. Plus 30 fruits and vegetables that will help bring autumn to your table.

During the months of autumn the sun is lower, the days are shorter and the skies are often grey. But, are you aware this could be impacting your nutritional status?

It is that time of year again the leaves are getting ready to turn and fall, the sun is lower and the days are getting shorter. But did you know the change in season can impact everything from our sleep to our skin and some common health problems?