by Nicky | Jan 14, 2018 | Food and Nutrition
Breakfast has to be my favourite meals of the day. I love starting the day well with a good breakfast. But I know it can take some thinking about, especially first thing in the morning when perhaps you’re getting the kids ready or trying to get out the door for work....
by Nicky | May 30, 2017 | Food and Nutrition, Nicky For Life
It seems crazy to me that nutrition is seen as an alternative therapy. Without food and water we’d die, surely then it’s fundamental to our health? Our brain needs glucose to function, among many other things! Our cells need fats and a whole host of vitamins and...
by Nicky | Apr 11, 2017 | Family Life, Food and Nutrition
I met Livvy over a year ago now when she was just setting up her business and I was immediately intrigued by what she did. Livvy’s a children’s behavioural specialist, doesn’t every Mum need one of these! So when we met up again earlier this year I...
by Nicky | Jul 19, 2016 | Food and Nutrition, Recipes
It’s hot!! I love the summer and I love it when it’s hot like this, in my mind it can never be too hot. It’s important to stay well hydrated while the sun is shining and for your little ones, make sure they’re drinking all day. As tempting as it may be stay away from...
by Nicky | May 19, 2016 | Food and Nutrition, Recipes
We all buy stuff from the shops for ease, I do too! But there are some things that are easier to make than you may think. And once you’ve made them a couple of times it becomes even easier. Set yourself a challenge to make one new thing this week. And let me know how...
by Nicky | Apr 14, 2016 | Food and Nutrition, Health and Lifestyle
I think the world of sugar can be confusing. There’s lots of so-called healthy recipes out there at the moment that use lots of sugar such as maple syrup and coconut sugar. But the bottom line is sugar, is sugar, is sugar! Whether it’s the white stuff or whether it’s...
by Nicky | Apr 14, 2016 | Food and Nutrition, Health and Lifestyle
As a nutritional therapist you’d expect my sugar consumption to be low. And it was. But there were a few things that I’d chosen not to give up; a nice glass of wine and good quality chocolate. And as my philosophy is all about eating what you enjoy and creating...
by Nicky | Mar 3, 2016 | Food and Nutrition, Recipes
If you want to eat healthily you need to cook. But when you’re busy and rushing around cooking can become not only a chore but way down your list of priorities. This is where batch cooking comes in. You need to get organised, cook some food at the weekend, pop it in...
by Nicky | Feb 22, 2016 | Food and Nutrition, Health and Lifestyle
One of my philosophies is to think nutrients not fat or calories. Why? Because not all calories are equal and not all fat is the same. Fat is good for you, you need essential fat for every cell in your body and the body can’t make this, it can only come from your...