It’s a new week, and there’s a new superfood. This one, like most of them, promises to be the world’s richest source of some-vitamin-or-another, is packed with nondescript antioxidants, and likely comes wrapped up in a convincing tale of some far-flung land, its traditional people, and their relationship with this particular miracle food. And if … Read More
New York City. My second home. Or maybe third, or fourth. Who actually knows at this point? I’ve left so many pieces of myself in different cities I’ve travelled to, but New York holds a special place in my heart. Its bustling streets, sweaty and smelly as they are in the heat of summer, are … Read More
Since boldly announcing my grand plan to hit reset on my health using intermittent fasting, I’ve been inundated questions on social media: how long do I fast for, and how often? Is it sustainable? Does it even work? So I decided to write this little blog to explain what I’m up to, and to take … Read More
This recipe, which was borrowed from my mum, Lexie, is packed with prebiotic foods—onions, garlic and chickpeas—and nearly impossible to mess up. Cooking it slowly means you’re left with chicken that falls off the bone and onions so soft that they’re practically melting. It’s a delicious, hearty dish that is good for the gut, and I think for the … Read More
We’ve all been guilty of having eyes larger than our stomachs. Whether you’re prone to overeating on occasion or just a fast eater, that feeling that follows is not a comfortable one. I like to follow up a meal with one of these crisp cucumber spritzers infused with fennel, peppermint and lemon to aid digestion. Serves 4. This … Read More