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7 reasons your body will love a bowl of soup!

7 reasons your body will love a bowl of soup!

I love soup, whether in a bowl, a mug or on-the-go. It’s easy to make in bulk and freeze in portions for later so you don’t have to do as much cooking or spend that precious time in the kitchen. So, why not make up a big pot today and keep it for when you’re starving before a meal or as a between-meal snack? Your body will thank you for it.

7 August 2019 by Catherine Saxelby

What is your relationship with food and eating?

Meal kits for busy women

Are these really a time saver for busy women? Should you start using them? Who are they best for – singles? Couples? Or families?...

19 December 2018 by Catherine Saxelby

What is your relationship with food and eating?

A ‘plant-based’ diet isn’t a ‘PLANT-ONLY’ DIET!

I’m a little tired of people using the term ‘plant-based’ to mean ‘plant-only’. It’s not correct. We don’t have to...

19 September 2018 by Catherine Saxelby

What is your relationship with food and eating?

Should your kids be taking multi-vitamins?

Do your kids need a multi-vitamin? Or perhaps a single specific vitamin like Vitamin D or a mineral like iron? As a general rule, I...

25 July 2018 by Catherine Saxelby

5 new products that help you eat right on the run

5 new products that help you eat right on the run

I was delighted to be a judge again for the 2017 Healthy Food Guide Magazine Awards. Reflecting on that process, I’ve summarised MY...

18 October 2017 by Catherine Saxelby

What is your relationship with food and eating?

Women and alcohol – what’s the problem?

Traditionally men were the big drinkers and they suffered all the social and health consequences associated with regular,...

21 June 2017 by Catherine Saxelby

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