Hear What I Think
Welcome to where I share some recipes and my insight into all food and diet related advice and studies, which appear in the press often promoted by slim souls who perhaps don’t face our reality.
I’ve also included some relaxation exercises, drawn from my teaching of restorative yoga and mindfulness to help soothe your spinning mind.
From my heart to yours.
ALL | RECIPES | RELAXATION | RESEARCH
Love over Logic
We eat with our hearts but diet with our minds. Can our sensory satisfaction be curbed by logical limits?
Women’s Worth
So much of women’s worth is caught up in looking after others.
Yet work inside the home is not valued and motherhood reduces earning capacity outside the home.
The Juggle Struggle
Why as women are we always at the bottom of our to do list? Has our role as nurturers shaped societal expectation that we will always sacrifice our own needs for those of our offspring?
What I learnt from my dog about treats
Is something really a treat, if you eat it every day?
Research versus intuition
Why do we think that the experts know more than we do about our bodies?
The Demise of the Dining Table
With only a quarter of families eating together daily, what impact does this have on our eating habits?
Rest and Digest
In our quest for weight management, we often focus on food and exercise but sleep plays a vital role in supporting the body’s ability to digest as well as rest.
The Convenience of Food
Ultra-processed foods are today’s dietary villain, but how did we become so reliant on ready meals?
Feeding the Family
Women have traditionally taken on the responsibiliity for feeding their family but is this at the expense of their own needs?
The Weight of Disease
Obesity is recognised as a contributory factor for many diseases, but illness can also cause people to become overweight
Why Dieting isn’t Scientific
Do claims that some diets are scientifically proven really hold true?
Why dieting is not about health
We are told that we need to eat healthy foods in order to avoid disease but is this really the motivation for dieting?
Debunking nutritional recommendations
What are the origins of the nutritional guidelines that are ingrained in our consciousness?
Is Intermittant Fasting realistic for women?
Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained attention for its potential benefits, especially for weight loss, but is it practical for women?
Orange juice vs coca cola
The Battle of the Sugars - is orange juice as bad for your health as coke?
Is Wegovy the answer to weight loss?
Is Wegovy the solution to the world’s growing obesity problem?
Are Quick Fixes Ever Worth It?
Breaking down the myths around some popular quick fix dieting solutions