Wellness blog — #hearthealth

So you’ve gone to get your annual check up. The smear, the boobs, blood work, the lot. You get a call back from the doctors to inform you that your cholesterol reading is high…. So now what? As you know, about a year ago I also got a high cholesterol reading on my blood work. I was baffled. I work out, I eat well and while I am stressed (who isn’t?) I have my yoga to relax me (and my R&R) and the dog walks too. How could I have high cholesterol? If I’m being honest I felt a bit...

While I fully intend to wear all the cosies during the next few weeks and not veer too far from the kitchen, cooking up one pan dinners and protein pancakes, I know that movement will keep my mind healthy and my bones and muscles stronger for longer 💪. It’s no secret we live more sedentary lives than ever before. We’re all not out working in the fields, many of us work at a desk at home or in the office, and our commute is either non-existent or stuck, sitting in a traffic jam… All this adds up to a less...

While my poke bowl may not be 100% authentic, as I cook the fish, I think they’re authentically delicious.   🏅And my kids ate everything- even the green stuff! Win-win!   This is a versatile dish and you can play around with different ingredients. I just love the way it’s an assembly in a bowl, protein and lots of veggies,  drizzled with ginger spice. Who doesn’t love Ginger Spice?! Tis the season…  And speaking of the season 🎄, we are getting into the season of seasonal parties where we might not be eating super light food, where the mince pies and Quality...