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.
Chocolate Protein Pudding
This recipe has been my most popular Instagram post ever! And for good reason, I think. These chocolate protein puddings are super easy to make and have a whopping 20g of protein and 10g of fibre per small portion. The puddings are a great option for a...
5 Ingredient Breakfast Bars
If you are bored of your regular breakfasts, or just need a new snack idea, these 5-ingredient breakfast bars are a great option to try. They are gluten-free, refined sugar free and will definitely give you a boost to start your day. They only take 5 mins...
Butternut Squash and Sage Soup
I think this butternut squash and sage soup is the best and easiest soup to make. It has all the autumn/winter flavours and is an absolutely beautiful colour. Using butternut squash and carrots means that it is being packed full of vitamin A. And by cooking with red...
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
Nut Free Energy Balls
If you’re looking for a school-safe snack that still delivers on flavour and nutrition, these Nut-Free Energy Balls are perfect. Many schools are nut-free, which can make it tricky to find convenient options, but these are naturally nut-free thanks to...
Roasted Butter Bean Salad
This Roasted Butter Bean Salad is the perfect example of a warm autumnal salad. Butter beans are roasted until crispy with paprika and cumin, then mixed with roasted cauliflower and sweet potato. A sprinkle of sunflower seeds adds crunch, and a honey harissa dressing...
Pecan Pie Bars
As much as I love pecan pie, it can often be very, very heavy on the sugar. My bite-sized pecan pie bars are refined sugar and gluten free but still tastes like a real treat. What’s even better is that it doesn’t require any baking. Simply...
