Unless you’ve been living under a stone for the last few years, it can’t have escaped your notice that being vegan, vegetarian or at least mostly meat free has been big news. Eschewing meat in favour of veggie alternatives has also been huge in the recipe book business, and glamorous protagonists include (Deliciously) Ella Woodward and Madeline Shaw. But could you take the plunge, and should you, even if you could? I’m often asked by friends, family and clients, and here is m

Food + lifestyle upgrades to lift your spirits The link between physical health and what you eat is well understood, but did you know that what you eat has a huge impact on your mood and how you feel? I wonder how we forgot about this connection, because it was common knowledge in times gone by. Way back when (think medieval times), people would eat quince, dates and elderflowers if they were feeling a little blue, and use lettuce and chicory as nature’s tranquillisers. Moder

Summer parties are often filled with sweet, alcoholic drinks that can lead to weight gain and unbalance your blood sugar levels. It’s not always easy to know what to drink instead without feeling deprived, so I’ve got a few delicious and refreshing alternatives for you to try. Strawberry Lemonade Serves 8 2 litres water 8 lemons, squeezed (around 280 ml) 1/2 -3/4 tsp liquid stevia (try NuNaturals) 250g strawberries, sliced In a large jug combine water, lemon juice and stevia.

Eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) now affects 1 in 5 children in the UK. If your child is one of the 20% diagnosed with this condition, they’ll suffer from cracked skin, redness, bacterial infection, itching and scratching. I wonder if that all sounds familiar? Add to that broken sleep (as skin gets hotter and itchier at night), digestive problems and even asthma and allergies, and it all adds up to not much fun for anyone. What exactly is eczema? The skin is the body'