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...

Will the sugar tax solve our health problems?

Will the sugar tax introduced on the 1st of May 2018 have any impact on the health of the nation or is it just another meaningless quick fix? Many people with...

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Vegetable Stir Fry

It’s good to have basic vegetables in the kitchen so that a quick healthy meal can be rustled up at any time. Many vegetables can be stir-fried include peppers, courgette...

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Low Carb Cauliflower and Broccoli Bake

Spruce up cauliflower and broccoli with this simple cheese sauce.

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Chargrilled Steak

Well cooked steak is mouthwateringly delicious and has a sense of ‘special occasion’ even when there is no special occasion apart from being alive! With little effort, you can have...

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Chicken with harissa, tomatoes and olives

This is a great dish for lunch or dinner. It is very quick to prepare. Even though harissa paste is quite spicey the finished dish isn’t very spicy. Serve it...

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Review of the FreeStyle Libre System

The main headline on the Abbot website and their literature states and I quote: FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System The days of routine glucose testing with lancets, test strips...

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Deliciously Simple Roast Chicken

I notice that whole chickens have been replaced with portioned chicken pieces in supermarkets. Portions are quick and convenient to cook but lack the flavour of a whole bird. Why...

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Sweet Potato Wedges

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Vegetables & sides

Baked sweet potato wedges make an ideal accompaniment to many other dishes and couldn’t be easier to prepare. They can be changed around by adding herbs (thyme and rosemary are...

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Blood sugar testing in Winter

Many people with diabetes find that their blood sugar goes up during cold weather. Our ability to handle these changes is very much dependent on getting accurate information from our...

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Posh Brussels Sprouts

Never thought you’d see brussels sprouts as a sought-after snack? These easy and tasty bites are a doddle to make. You could also do these as part of your Christmas...

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Chicken Skewers

Cooking Time: 1hr 20

This recipe is healthier than shop bought marinated chicken. You can vary the herbs and add spice if you prefer a spicier version. They are carb free and contain no...

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Lemon and Yogurt Cake

Natural yogurt, ground almonds and lemon zest give this cake a lovely flavour and a moist texture. I have used Natural Live Probiotic Yogurt but you can use any natural...

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Despite giving myself thousands of injections I don’t like having blood samples taken. Regular blood work is essential for good diabetes management. The tests include, but aren’t confined to Hba1c (haemoglobin...

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BBQ Tips

There’s something about a BBQ that makes everything taste extra special, whether it’s something simple for a dinner or having people over for a bigger spread. The aroma of food...

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Baking tips

Baking can be enjoyable but it is disappointing if your efforts don’t produce goodies that taste and look good. Here are a few tips to help get great results every time:...

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Courgette (zucchini) Spaghetti

Courgette spaghetti can replace regular spaghetti in any recipe and is an ideal accompaniment to meat, fish or poultry. Courgettes are blood sugar friendly due to their high water content. They...

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