I was searching for a new texture for my veg. These fritters hit the spot for me, without taking an age to make. I have taken inspiration from the fritters in the Food for Life cookery book and Ottolenghi’s book ‘Simple’. The mix can be made the day before and kept in the fridge. Or you can fry them the day before and keep in the fridge, then warm them up to serve….

If you are someone who values breathing and meditation, or is interested to explore this area,  I highly recommend listening to this track by Sarah McGill. This track guides you through a progression from full body relaxation, deep breathing, core activation and then breathing while activating your core to different levels.

Spring is the perfect time to shake up your routine. In this episode, Prof. Tim Spector and Dr. Federica Amati reveal seven delicious, science-backed foods that help cool the flame of chronic inflammation.

I was saddened for the back pain-suffering public to read an article in The Times claiming that nothing works to address low back pain. I have worked with several clients over the last 18 months since I qualified as a McGill Practitioner, to help them resolve their low back pain and have the evidence that this is not true…..

Modern life often throws our natural body clocks out of sync, affecting our health, energy levels, and overall well-being. But did you know that when you eat and sleep can be just as important as what you eat? Aligning your daily routine with your circadian rhythm can help reduce the risk of chronic disease, boost mood, and improve energy levels….

I believe that adopting a systematic and evidence based approach is an effective method to assess if your plan is achieving your desired outcomes.

Daily affirmations of successes are crucial. Each step ultimately completes your path to ‘shaping your future’. Consistent reflection will give you confidence that you’ are on your right path, even if some days don’t go quite to plan.

Experiment with your food to better understand your body and personal nutritional profile. Our responses to food change with age, menopause and hormone status, stress, sleep quality and illness, making us unique across the course of our lives as well as individually

At 57 my goal is to look after my health and wellbeing as well as  possible. As a younger person my training emphasise cardiovascular exercise.  I would describe my old self as a ‘cardio junkie’.

I contracted Ophelia late last year to provide dietary advice to help me tackle my diabetes, which was diagnosed last year.

In March, a 64 year old man  asked me if I would advise and support him to make necessary dietary changes to lower his cholesterol.

Not all of us want to go to the gym 5 times a week. But what if there was a way to do quick, high-intensity, 20-second exercises and still reap benefits — or does that sound too good to be true?

Dr. Peter Attia doesn’t want a slow death. He doesn’t want his final years to be defined by poor mental and physical faculties that only worsen as the years roll by. But, by making changes to his lifestyle today, he’s taking control of his health tomorrow.

Do you feel like your muscles are shrinking or getting weaker? Many people gradually lose muscle mass as they get older.

Blood sugar is one of the rare nutrition topics where everyone agrees: We should avoid big peaks and dips and aim for a steady curve. Spikes cause inflammation, accelerate aging, and lead to type 2 diabetes. Crashes make us feel moody and tired, and crave foods we don’t need.

We use it to fry, roast, or dress a salad. Cooking oil is a kitchen staple. But it's hard to know which is healthiest for each scenario.

More than half of us have high cholesterol — and new research suggests that having even slightly raised levels in our 30s could significantly increase our chances of developing heart disease.