Turmeric has to be one of my go to spices in the kitchen. It's a superfood hero that's loaded with anti-inflammatory and immune boosting healing properties, as well as helping to boost flavour and colour to the recipes I create. I always make sure my spice rack is stocked with turmeric and if you can get it in its fresh natural form - that's even better. I often make a calming turmeric milk or anti-inflammatory smoothie when my immune system is a little run down. I also love adding  turmeric to pan roasted vegetables, nourishing soups, vegetable curry and a slowly simmered bone broth....

Those that know me would probably describe me as being highly strung, driven, a workaholic, anxious, creative and always on move.  I guess it's just been part of my nature from when I was growing up, I even remember asking my aunt to knit me a jumper with the words 'JUST RELAX' on the front. When I feel like I’m working myself to the ground, my immune system weakens, energy levels plummet and my digestive health just doesn’t function properly. My cortisol levels also go through the roof, meaning that my body runs on "fight or flight' mode where it...

These days, I have to really focus on getting enough sleep to get me through my busy week. I have a tendency to be a bit of a workaholic... writing emails or blog posts at 10 pm at night and then dragging myself out from bed at 5 or 6 am the next morning just to get my day started. It's certainly not good for my health and if I do this too often my body let's me know by weakening my immune system and removing that outward glow I strive for. Getting adequate sleep is as valuable as my...