It’s a new week, and there’s a new so-called super food. This one, like most of the others, promises to be the world’s richest source of a particular vitamin, is packed with more antioxidants, and likely comes with a story that makes it almost sound too good to be true. Why? Because it probably is. … Read More
Wellbeing
New York City: The Fit Guy’s (or Girl’s) Guide
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
The Lowdown on Intermittent Fasting
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
Lexie’s One-pot Saffron Chicken
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
Fennel and Cucumber Spritzer
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