by Alison | Holidays, Health
Whether you’re jetting off to somewhere exotic, exploring a UK coastline, or heading on a short break with family or friends, or even just having a staycation at home with the kids, preparing for holidays can be a mix of excitement and overwhelm. Holidays aren’t...
by Alison | Energy/Vitality, Health, Nourish
Being a typical type A personality, I rush everything I do including eating. 9 times out of 10 I’ve gobbled up a plateful of food whilst others are not yet half way through. Or, I’ve sat at my desk working away eating my lunch but not really tasting or savouring it. ...
by Alison | Balance, Energy/Vitality, Flourish, Health, Weight
For a long while I suspected that I had a bit of a problem with wheat. If I’d had cereal for breakfast and then a sandwich for lunch I’d notice that my stomach would feel quite uncomfortable, bloated and made some low grumbling noises in the afternoon. It was...
by Alison | Balance, Energy/Vitality, Exercise/Fitness, Flourish, Health, Weight
I don’t know about you but if I had an important event looming that I wanted to look good for I’d up my exercise regime and work out fast and furious. The result?? Not what I’d expect – in fact, sometimes the scales would even show an extra pound or two! I’ve...
by Alison | Balance, Health, Lunch/Dinner, Nourish, Recipes, Weight
Serves 1 to 2 1 cup green mango peeled and shredded 1 cup carrots peeled and shredded (I use a grater) ¼ cup spring onions or shallots finely sliced 4 birds eye chillies (less if you are not a fan of spice) 1 clove garlic 2 Tbs fresh lime juice 1 Tbs fish sauce 2 Tbs...
by Alison | Balance, Health, Healthy snacks, Nourish, Weight
Can you guess what I’m referring to? Chocolate, of course. With Easter fast approaching and the shops overrun with every kind and size of chocolate egg possible, it’s hard not to think about the creamy, melt-in-your-mouth sweet stuff. Chocolate is, without a...
