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PCOS - The Basics
PCOS is a common endocrine disorder which means it impacts a range of hormones. PCOS is characterised by high levels of androgens (testosterone and androstenedione), menstrual irregularities (missed, irregular and/or painful periods) and/or polycystic ovaries (ovaries become enlarged and contain many fluid-filled sacs known as follicles that surround the eggs). A diagnosis of PCOS is usually given when someone has two or more of these features.
Recipe: Homemade granola - PCOS & Fertility friendly!
Homemade granola - full of whole grains, nuts and seeds and packs a great punch in optimising your nutrient intakes for fertility as well as for managing conditions like PCOS.
Recipe: Quinoa Bites
Easy recipe to use leftover quinoa, combing oats, fruit and chocolate....what could be better!
Recipe: Cauliflower, Pomegranate, and Pistachio Salad
Cauliflower Salad - simple, delicious and full of fibre.
Sustainable Nutrition
A sustainable diet is one that is accessible, affordable, has low environmental impact, culturally acceptable and promotes health and wellbeing.
Did you knowโ๐ค
๐ข You donโt have to completely give up meat and animal products in order to eat sustainably!
BUT, it is true that with a growing population, our current rate of meat ๐ฅฉ and dairy ๐ง consumption is unsustainable and is contributing to rising GHG emissions and increasing demand for limited water supplies and land space.
Food and Mood
Did you know?โ
โ Our brain utilises 20-25% of our energy intake every single day. โ
โ Considering our brain is responsible for our thoughts, feelings, ideas and motivation - we should aim to feed it properly! โ
โ Understand the mechanisms behind brain health and how food impacts them in our latest blog postโฆ.
Recipe: Aubergine with Green Beans and Freekeh
Have you heard of Freekeh? Ever cooked with it or tried it in a recipe?
Freekeh is an ancient grain similar to quinoa, spelt or amaranth. It is essentially wheat that has been harvested early and is then roasted. It is sometimes called green wheat and is high in fibre, protein and vitamins and minerals and has a low glycaemic index.
What is Body Image?
You may have heard the terms body image or positive body image flying around social media, but what exactly are people talking about?
Nutrition Throughout Motherhood
Deciding to have a baby is an exciting time but the nutrition advice out there can be overwhelming. This article aims to dispel any myths and give you some useful information to help you whilst pregnant and once the baby has arrived.
Recipe: ๐hristmas Means ๐ingerbread
I donโt know about your family traditions, but in our house we grew up with the annual gingerbread making session. This is one of my favourite Christmas time memoriesโฆ..why not give it a go?
Recipe: White Bean Dip Recipe
Want to try something other than the classic hummus to go with our cruditรฉs and crisps? This white bean dip is so easy to prepare and is always a popular choice.
Recipe: Black Bean Brownies
These chocolatey, soft and fudgey brownies are easy, quick, delicious and surprisingly made of beans for added fibre!
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