‘Bad’ Diet in pregnancy & ‘ADHD’…

New research conducted by scientists from University of Bristol & King’s College London found that a high sugar and high fat diet during pregnancy may be linked to symptoms of ADHD in children who show problems early in life. The study showed epigenetic changes at birth may explain the link between unhealthy diet- behavioural problems and ADHD. Problems…

Summer Fun and diabetes management…

Now we are hitting summer, a time to relax, unwind and enjoy, getting ready for the summer parties, picnics, barbecues, outings and events-a time when eating and drinking seems to be never-ending, do you agree?   Sometimes, these events can be constant over a few days; this constant eating and indulging means it becomes difficult…

Rainbow Food For Gorgeous Skin…

BEAUTIFUL SKIN! We all want it NOW! And we want to maintain it throughout our life, but how? If you look after your body internally, be wise about your food and drink choices and use some reasonably priced natural organic beauty products; you will look and feel gorgeous! I have been lucky to have soft,…

Coconut-Blueberries- & Mango Quinoa

Serves 4: Cook 20 mins 115 g quinoa, 300 ml of coconut milk/ rinsed/ 100 g blueberries/75 g caster sugar/ 300 ml coconut milk/ juice of 1 lime/ 350 g mango chopped/ 1/2 inch (piece f ginger) chopped/ 4 tbsp coconut shavings Put the coconut milk and quinoa in a saucepan and bring to boil…

Mango & Kale Smoothie

  Bursting with calcium, beta carotene, C and B group vitamins.  The sweetness of the mango balances the kale. Refreshing and delicious! Juice of half a lime/1 tbsp sesame seeds/ a handful of curly green kale/1 mango peeled and chopped/ 225 ml almond or soya milk/small handful of crushed ice Put the sesame seeds into a…

Children with Learning difficulties and the Modern Day Diet….

Childhood should be a happy time- to enjoy play and have fun! However, trends show that children with learning difficulties are increasing! More and more children are having  learning difficulties such as ADHD and autism as well as problems with behaviour and socialising, so why is this the case? A survey undertaken by London’s City…