This summer has been pretty hot so far and over the past couple of weeks, I've been asked the same question over and over again. "What can I do about this water retention?" For some women it's swollen fingers. Others notice their rings no longer fit by the end of the day. Their shoes suddenly feel tight, their legs feel heavy, their cellulite seems more noticeable, or they simply feel puffy and uncomfortable in their own skin. The heat certainly makes these symptoms worse, but here's the...

(Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free & Blood Sugar Friendly) There are plenty of "healthy" blueberry muffin recipes online - but few are designed to truly nourish your hormones, support your gut, and keep your energy steady throughout the day. These blueberry muffins have been one of my favourite recipes for years. I first created them for one of my early detox programmes, and they've remained a staple in my kitchen ever since. In fact, one participant once told me she had to stop baking them because...

When I recently did my Tiny Health gut test, I had to fill in a questionnaire that was also asking about dietary habits. I really loved this question: How many different plants do you eat in a week? I ask my clients about vegetable intake all the time. But this is even better: Because you can eat vegetables every day and still eat the same ones over and over again. And when it comes to supporting a healthy gut microbiome, variety matters. Different plants provide different fibres,...