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Ever thought about starting a blog?

starting a blog

It’s lovely being a Mum but nice to have hobbies or even a side business too. If you’ve ever thought about starting a blog this interview I did with the Health Bloggers Community will show you a bit about what’s involved in running a business or blog, or being an influencer. Or here’s the transcript […]

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HIIT for Beginners

hiit for beginners

High Intensity Interval Training is great for burning fat, building muscle or toning up, and general heart and lung health, but it’s not easy! I contributed to a Redbull.com article about HIIT for beginners to help you get into this time efficient exercise.   You can find the entire article on the Redbull.com website here, […]

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Is Intermittent Fasting good for you?

is intermittent fasting good for you

It’s definitely trendy and many people are reporting great weight loss results, but is Intermittent Fasting good for you?   Intermittent Fasting (IF) involves going for a period of time without eating, though water and sometimes coffee and supplement are used to maintain energy and basic vitamin intake.   There are various schedules IF can […]

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Baby milk, weaning and boobs!

weaning

Mother and Baby Magazine asked me once again for some advice on weaning, breastfeeding and dairy free infant alternatives, so here’s the reader questions answered below.   You can read other Mother & Baby Mag q&a’s I’ve done here and here.   Click on the picture to go to the pdf of read my answers […]

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Healthy Blog roundup

healthy blog britmums roundup

Last year I became the BritMums health & fitness roundup editor and since then have published loads of healthy blog roundups, tips, recipes and more. Here’s the best for you to enjoy and be inspired from. BritMums is a parenting website and online community to discuss all things motherhood in a supportive, non-judgemental environment. They […]

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Is a Vegan Christmas more Ethical?

vegan christmas

Back in Spring I helped out some students with a radio interview about having a vegan Christmas and whether this would be a more ethical choice than the traditional turkey and brandy butter we know and love. Most people choose to eat a vegan diet for health or ethical reasons or both, but do these […]

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It’s definitely ok to not workout over Christmas

workout over christmas

Should you workout over Christmas? There’s no wrong answer and this article will help you decide what’s right for you. Exercise is good for us, there’s no doubting that. But you can have too much of a good thing and rest and relaxation are important too.   Christmas for many people is also a busy […]

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The 10 real reasons you can’t lose weight

can't lose weight

If you can’t lose weight it’s probably not because you don’t know what to eat. Based on real survey results  I’ll help you overcome the biggest challenges dieters face when it comes to sticking with your healthy eating goals.   ‘Just tell me what to eat!’ I’m asked regularly. And sure if you just want […]

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Aquafaba Vegan Carrot Cake Muffins

vegan carrot cake muffins

These vegan carrot cake muffins are nutritious and have all the flavours of traditional carrot cake, but with none of the refined sugar, and no animal products at all.   If you’ve not heard of aquafaba, it’s the liquid left after soaking legumes (usually chickpea aquafaba is used), like when you buy a tin of […]

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Healthy Pumpkin Round-up: Recipes for Halloween and beyond!

healthy pumpkin recipe

Want to reduce food waste and get creative this Autumn? These healthy pumpkin recipes will keep you busy while the kids carve out faces in their pumpkins.   Pumpkin is fairly neutral and some might say bland by itself, but that’s why it’s such a versatile ingredient, as it adds moisture, fibre, and vitamins to […]

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