Nutritional coach specialising in Diabetes and Thyroid disease.

Creamy Garlic Cauliflower

Vegetables & sides

The creamy garlic sauce in this dish makes a very rich, low carb and filling side dish. This is an...

Low Carb Courgette Bread

This is between a bread and a cake and has no wheat flour or added sugar (it does have sugar...

Low Carb Cauliflower and Broccoli Bake

Spruce up cauliflower and broccoli with this simple cheese sauce.

Carrots with Orange & Cardamom

I’ve included this very simple recipe because I get asked for it all the time – carrots that keep their...

Bacon and egg muffins

These ‘muffins’ are a change from the usual eggs and bacon. They are filling and very low carb. A great...

Wholemeal scones

Cooking Time: 50mins

Bread has got some bad press in recent years and a diet containing white bread, which usually contains sugar and...

Best Hummus Recipe

This Hummus recipe couldn’t be easier to make and is healthier and more economical than shop bought versions. Chickpeas (also...

Lemon and Yogurt Cake

Natural yogurt, ground almonds and lemon zest give this cake a lovely flavour and a moist texture. I have used...

Tomato Salsa

Cooking Time: 10

This salsa is great with meat, fish, cheese and salads. Why not make extra and keep it in the fridge...

Cheesy Courgette Bake

This cheesy low carb courgette recipe makes an ideal lunch or supper dish. Courgettes are blood sugar friendly due to...

Packed Lunch Ideas

Making your own packed lunch gives you control of what we are eating, can be more nutritious and is more economical. Here are a few ideas for healthy lunches on...

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Smoked Paprika Baked Salmon

A quick and easy salmon recipe which can be eaten hot or cold. Great as a single portion dinner and it’s easy to add extra and have for lunch the...

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Flourless Chocolate Brownies

These gluten-free chocolate brownies will go down a treat with everyone. Great for dessert, with a coffee or as a treat. They are delicious eaten on the day they are...

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Low Carb Courgette Bread

This is between a bread and a cake and has no wheat flour or added sugar (it does have sugar from the dried fruit), making it a delicious but low...

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My favourite and most used ingredients – eggs

Over the next few weeks I am going to share my most used and favourite ingredients and tell you why I think they have contributed to my health and well...

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Spicy Pumpkin Soup

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

This is a lovely warming soup to enjoy at any time. Pumpkins are low in calories, but high in Vitamins A, C, E and some of the B Vitamins. They...

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Cheesy Courgette Bake

This cheesy low carb courgette recipe makes an ideal lunch or supper dish. Courgettes are blood sugar friendly due to their high water content. They contain potassium, which helps reduce...

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Tips to help you avoid or treat colds & flu

Colds and flu season is upon us. They can make diabetes management more difficult than usual. There is a lot of talk about a more virulent flu strain, the Australian...

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The Irish traditional Halloween or Barmbrack (bairín breac) contained various wrapped objects. The brack was carefully cut to avoid displaying the objects or charms, so that the recipient didn’t see they had...

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My favourite and most used ingredients – Peppers

Each day I am going to share one of my most used and favourite ingredients and tell you why I think they have contributed to my health and well being...

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Low Carb Seed & Wheat Bread

When I started experimenting with low carb bread recipes I was shocked at how low carb I could make them. All wheat bread contains a considerable amount of carbs, whether...

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Holiday Soup for the soul!

It’s great to get away from it all but it’s important to get back on track when you get home. With a little planning and about 1 hour of your...

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Blood Sugar in hot weather

It’s easy to get in a flap when the temperatures soar and your blood sugars are all over the place. Ireland is enjoying an unusually long period of hot weather...

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