Hi there, I’m Helen,
Welcome to my website where i help women improve their health through personalised nutritional therapy, while sharing simple, nourishing recipes that make eating well easy and enjoyable.
I’m a Registered nutritional therapist, recipe developer and content creator.
I live just north of London in Harpenden, Hertfordshire though grew up in Scotland. My first degree was an MA (Hons) in History and Political Science, and after university I spent a year living and working in the US before embarking on a 20+ year career in International HR in the City.
Like many who move into the field of nutrition, my own health challenges were the catalyst. I experienced debilitating health issues during perimenopause that had a huge impact on my daily life. I was also diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome around the same time. Making changes to my lifestyle, diet and working life made such a difference to my wellbeing. This led me to study at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London – completing their 3-year Nutritional Therapy course from which I graduated with a distinction. Now, I’m committed to sharing my knowledge and experience to support others on their own health journeys.
Whether you’re looking to improve your energy, balance your hormones or simply eat in a way that truly supports your wellbeing, I’d love to help. Get in touch for a free 20-minute discovery call.
Breakfast Cookies
Bored of your normal breakfasts? Try these nutritious pistachio and cranberry breakfast cookies instead. They're vegan as well as gluten and dairy-free. There are lots of variations of these but mine have minimal added sweeteners. Most of the sweet taste...
Beetroot, Squash & Chickpea Salad
This beetroot, squash & chickpea salad is the easiest autumn/winter meal to throw together. Great as a nutrient dense lunch that stores well in the fridge for leftovers. It only takes minutes to prep, 25 mins to roast the veg and you have yourself a lovely...
Pistachio & Cranberry Oat Bars
I don’t know about you, but I love making snacks where I don’t even have to turn on the oven! And these pistachio and cranberry oat bars are one of my favourites! The recipe has minimal steps to make - you just need a food processor and 10 spare minutes to...
Are you a qualified nutritional therapist? And do you take on private clients?
Yes, I am a qualified Nutritional Therapist, having trained at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London for 3 years. And yes I take on private clients. Please see the Work with Me page for more information.
Do you have a culinary background?
No I don’t. I’m a self-taught cook but I think this makes my recipes more accessible and easier to follow. My food is for the home cook and the recipes are straightforward for you to follow along at home.
Why did you start sharing your recipes?
In early 2021, friends and family encouraged me to start sharing recipes on Instagram. At that time I had less than 100 followers! It took 2 years of regular posting to get to 10k and it really took off from there. I now have over 900k across Instagram and Facebook.
Do I have to be a plant-based to enjoy your recipes?
No, definitely not! Many of my social media followers are not plant-based but follow for healthy recipes. I want to appeal to everyone whether you are fully plant-based, want to cook meat-free once a week or if you just like my no-bake desserts! I’ll never preach to anyone about their own choices (and I would hope to receive the same courtesy in return).
What are your views on Ultra Processed Foods (UPF)
I try and avoid it where possible. If I don’t recognise an ingredient in a product, then I won’t have it in my kitchen. I rarely use ‘fake’ meat products as I find the ingredients are not what I would use at home. I try to cook everything from scratch using simple, whole foods. I try and also buy organic, if I can, but understand that this can be expensive and focus on the Dirty Dozen lists first.
Are your recipes all gluten-free?
Many of them are yes, but not everything is gluten-free. I personally avoid gluten, but my family do not. I try and provide a mixture of recipes for everyone to enjoy.
Are your recipes all sugar free?
I don’t use processed sugar in my recipes. However, I do like to use more natural sugars such as dates. You will see that it is one of my most common ingredients! I also use dark chocolate which is always at least 70% cocoa.
Latest Recipes
Squash, Kale & Quinoa Salad
This Squash, Kale & Quinoa Salad is everything you want in a recipe at this time of year - colourful, nutritious and full of flavour. Roasted squash and chickpeas are mixed with quinoa and kale, with colour and texture coming from dried cranberries, pomegranate...
Healthier Granola
If you love granola for breakfast but want a homemade, better-for-you option, this healthier granola recipe is for you. It uses simple, nourishing ingredients like oats, nuts and cinnamon and is bound together with mashed banana, nut butter and a bit of maple...
Easy Autumn Salad
I call this my Easy Autumn Salad, but really you can have it whenever you want! And you’ll want to have this on repeat! It’s not only delicious, it is super easy to make and great for meal prep too. This salad has some of my favourite ingredients; sweet...
