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Clear the clutter for your gut cleaning crew
Did you know that the cleaning crew is waiting to clean your gut? Yes, it's ready several times per day to sweep the sides and the space inside your intestines to leave them nice and clean and healthy! Considering that very often disease begins in the gut, this is a...
How to maximise your nighttime spa experience
Here is one critical tip for a good nights sleep: Your body needs to be convinced that sleeping really is what you want to do!
Let’s take a closer look at why your body may be confused about your intentions.
Are you catching your nighttime spa bus?
Your nighttime bus takes you on the most important ride of your 24h day, this trip is like your ultimate free spa experience: detoxifying, healing and rejuvenating! Whether your daily routine includes taking the bus, or even if you never travel on public...
Coconut oil – is it good or bad for you?
Coconut oil is mostly saturated fat and for decades we’ve been told that we need to reduce saturated fat in order to keep our arteries clean and our hearts healthy. What if that information was dead wrong?
Turkey with zoodles and samphire Italian style
Don't you just love the word zoodles? Have you ever attempted making these zucchini noodles yourself? Ever since discovering the idea of spiralized vegetables I thought it was a fantastic idea and yet, I was skeptical about the process of making them. I'd seen...
3 easy ways to calm your mind and your nervous system
Do you want to relax and de-stress but don't know how to fit it into your busy schedule? Or do you not take time for relaxation because with everything that's on your to do list it seems like being lazy and would come with feelings of guilt? I have good news for you...
Why adrenal fatigue stalls your weight loss
You are absolutely sure that you are burning more calories than you eat and yet the weight just doesn’t want to drop.
You are making such a great effort to do everything right, so what is going wrong?
How to find out if you have adrenal fatigue
Have you been wondering if there is more behind your feeling of fatigue and overwhelm? Check out possible symptoms, adrenal stress causes and how to test for adrenal fatigue. Yes there is a test that can prove it’s not in your head!
5 things you need to know about adrenal fatigue to avoid burn out
Mums can easily be “in and out” of adrenal fatigue. Have you wondered how to avoid ending up with a doctor’s note keeping you home with the obligation to rest?
Your thyroid is your engine – if it’s running slow, so are you!
When your thyroid is under active everything in your body slows down which leads to weight gain, fatigue, constipation, poor memory, low body temperature, low libido, infertility, slow heart rate and even depression.
Feel hypothyroid despite normal test results?
Hypothyroidism can be in your tissues while the thyroid itself is functioning the way it should.
Valentine’s – day of love or painful reminder that your libido has abandoned you?
You may want to share this with your partner. Create understanding and take action together.
Are you on hypothyroid medication and still don’t feel like yourself?
Find out why the little hormone pill may be failing you.
Tired, brain-fogged and overweight?
Have you been feeling incredibly tired, maybe even borderline depressed lately? Is your memory failing you more often than in the past and have you put on weight despite your efforts to eat healthily and being good with your exercise routine? Do you sometimes envy the...
What to do with overripe apples
Following my post on what to do with overripe bananas, here a great suggestion for what to do with overripe apples especially if you have too much to feed to your rabbit :-): I throw them into my autumn and winter soups! Pumpkin and rutabaga soup topped with almond...
Video: Does gluten free equal health food?
Products with the gluten free label are generally positioned in the health food section of the supermarket. The question is, does the gluten free label really turn those products into a healthy choice? Watch the video to find out ... and learn why gluten free products...
Video: How to find out if gluten is an issue for you?
You have symptoms that may be related to gluten sensitivity but before going on a gluten free diet you want to know for sure? (Also watch the previous episode on possible symptoms). Watch the video below and learn what you can do to find out if gluten really is an...
Lift your mood and energy with more sunshine vitamin
Did you know that vitamin D, also called the sunshine vitamin, is crucial for good energy levels and experiencing joy in life? In other words, a vitamin D deficiency can leave you feeling tired, lacking in energy and even depressed. This may explain why we have a...
Is not eating enough fat making you fat?
Is not eating enough fat making you fat, sluggish and depressed? What kind of a question is that you might wonder. Haven't we been told for last couple of decades that fat is bad for our cholesterol level, our heart health and for our waist line? Yes, unfortunately...
Video: Symptoms of gluten sensitivity
Check out this video with a list of symptoms that can be caused by gluten sensitivity. If you experience one or multiple of these problems, it's definitely worth investigating further. Click here to have more valuable content delivered to your mailbox. For the first...
Video: Gluten – what’s the scoop?
What's gluten anyway and how could it be relevant to you? This is the first video in a series, so stay tuned (click here to have more valuable content delivered to your mailbox)!
Sleep off your weight
Sleep either seems to be underrated or desperately needed. If you feel attracted by the stories and information I've been sharing, I'm probably not far off guessing that you fall into the later category. You're either not getting enough sleep because you have trouble...
Video: Marketing tricks of the food industry
Please go straight to second mark 26 to get sound on this video. I shot the video with Facebook live video and there is a sound delay on their videos, hope it will be fixed soon. Do you read labels before you decide what goes in your shopping cart? What we eventually...
Best breakfast to raise your energy and drop your cravings
We recently added three chickens to our family, it feels nicely "farmy" and the kids love collecting the fresh eggs. We decided to have chickens for two reasons: to have our children see and experience that eggs don't come from the supermarket (just like various...
Turkey with homemade pesto – quick and delicious!
I'm a fan of turning leftovers into something special. Using leftovers saves cooking time and making it special gives you variety. So here is today's meal based on some leftover quinoa-lentils mixture and some leftover turkey from another meal. I threw in some extras...
What to do with overripe bananas
In our house no one likes eating overripe bananas, so here is what I do with them: I turn them into yummy frappés and my kids love them! whenever you have an overripe banana, peel it, cut it into slices and freeze the slices wrapped in some cling film. When the banana...
Apple or pear shape? Ever wondered why?
A few weeks ago I joined a ladies evening offering style advice for different body shapes. I have to say, Inge, the style consultant, knew what she was talking about. She demonstrated some of her tips with amazing visual results. To me some of them seemed counter...
A life lesson – identity, values & community
Sometimes life's best lessons come in mysterious ways Just recently I experienced something that had me question my identity and tested my values. It was not a pleasant experience and yet it has brought more clarity to my life than a lot of the hard work I've put into...
“Three for the price of one” – parent-child-combo and left-over
Yesterday I shared my idea of using the same ingredients for cooking an adult as well as a child friendly meal (click here for the article). Here is another example: Gluten free / dairy free Adult version: Cauliflower in coconut milk with turmeric and red curry paste...
Parent-child-combo meals
When we spend time with my parents, my mum tends to cook different food for the kids because they are less adventurous when it comes to flavours and they are certainly not keen on spicy food. I always tell her not to do go through the trouble of making something...
Are mothers meant to “bounce back” after babies?
Recently I came across and article that clearly promoted that "we are not meant to bounce back after babies. Not physically, not emotionally and not spiritually. We're meant to step forward into more awakened more attuned and more powerful versions of ourselves" (Beth...
Chia seed pudding – yummy breakfast, snack or dessert
I love chia seeds in my breakfast shake and was looking for alternative recipes for these nutrient dense power seeds. Aztec warriors ate chia seeds to give them high energy and endurance. Chia means "strength" in the Mayan language. Today research shows that Chia...
Being gluten free and social
Natasha is a young and very active lady, in fact she has just run the Great Wall of China Marathon, wow! She is has a very slim body and has been very fit until the beginning of the year when she seemed to catch one cold after another. She just did not seem to be able...
Sea bass with lemon and dill – for beginners
Last week we were given two wonderful looking fish as a present. I had no idea what kind of fish or what to do with them but since I like to experiment, I was determined to turn them into something delicious. On the wrapping paper I found a label that said "zeebaars",...
A wonderful gift for a female friend (free)
This blog post is meant for a special group of women, it may not be for you or maybe you are a man reading this. Please do read to the end because you probably know someone who belongs to this group and you can give her a wonderful gift by sharing this with her. As...
Salmon with brown rice and broccoli
If you've been following my recipes, you know I like colour as much as flavour and healthy ingredients. Today I felt like having something with salmon and broccoli and wondered how I could make it special. Here is what I came up with and it was super yummy! Here is...
What does Pokemon have to do with looking for freedom from weight loss struggle and fatigue?
Your help please While the world is looking for Pokemons I’m looking for women who want freedom from weight loss struggle and fatigue I lost my iPhone to my 8 year old son a few days ago when he decided to join the Pokemon search squad. We live in a small town outside...
Spice it up!
In yesterday's blog, I encouraged you to add new culinary experiences to your life with the aim to create healthy eating habits that are fun to keep up. Going crazy with spices is one great way of doing this. Now I want to challenge you to go beyond your food: spice...
Eating and enjoyment allowed!
It's a hot Sunday and Susan receives a message from Ellen asking to join her and a group of friends at the nearby lake for a dive in the refreshing water. She turns the invitation down with the excuse that she's not feeling well. Susan would love to go, she loves the...
What’s your vision of your future health?
When I was driving into Brussels yesterday, I got stuck in traffic caused by the Montgomery tunnel being closed. I used the slow traffic to have a good look around and consciously take in my surroundings (which I decided was a much better use of my time than getting...
The bright side of living with a food intolerance
Denise came to see me because she was suffering from digestive issues, bloating and cramps and sometimes a small glass of wine could make her feel completely off. She knew she was lactose intolerant and was doing really well with sticking to lactose free dairy...
Quick salmon sushimi
Do you like sushi? I love it. Buying it is quite pricey and making sushi takes quite a lot of time. So I've come up with a great, super fast and very healthy alternative. All you need is some lettuce, tomatoes and anything else you fancy for your salad a good piece of...
Waking up more tired than when you went to bed?
It's Tuesday morning and the alarm clock goes for a second...
Scales – friend or foe for weight loss success?
"I knew I couldn't do it, I should have left these scales in their hiding place! Why did I let myself be persuaded to try yet another diet and go to the gym again? I've been doing this for two weeks now and the scales won't budge. I'm just one of those people who is...
How to grocery shop with fun and purpose
It's Saturday morning and you've just dropped your kids off for their sports activities. You know they need to be picked up in an hour and a half. And because you have plans for the afternoon that leaves you about an hour to do your grocery shopping. You didn't have...
Raw vegetable dinner – a hit with the kids
My kids are pretty picky eaters and getting them to eat vegetables can be a real challenge. I often just feed them raw vegetables before we even sit down at the dinner table because that way they like them. I thought, why not incorporate the raw vegetables into dinner...
Colourful quinoa in 15 minutes
Between filling in your roles as a mum and as a professional woman with a full time job, taking care of yourself can easily fall by the wayside. Fast, tasty and healthy meals can be a life saver. You think quinoa sounds healthy but doesn't fit in the tasty category? I...
A spinach recipe for non-spinach fans
Aren't the colours of this meal just amazing? I love it when what's on my plate is not only healthy and delicious but also pleasing to the eye. The bright red of the tomatoes, the violet of the red onions, the dark green of the spinach leaves quite well camouflaged by...
Tired, depressed, low sex drive?
Recently my friend Karen and I had a mums night out together; a nice dinner with uninterrupted conversation :-). Karen is usually full of energy, you know, the type of character who is the first on the dance floor and the last to leave a party. I had not seen her in a...
Eczema and how to heal it inside out
On Monday I spent some time with a family where the mum and the 3.5 year old daughter suffer from eczema or atopic dermatitis to be more precise. They’ve been to various doctors, pediatricians and dermatologists primarily to find a solution or at least relief for the...