Itās less than a week until publicationā¦.and Iāve been TOTALLY blown away by all your incredible support - thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart for helping me spread the word about Brain Brilliance.
My mission is to help more kids really thrive and not just survive with their absolutely brilliant neurodivergent brains through my nutritious tips and recipes! š„š§
Huge thanks also goes to the team at Quadrille Books/Penguin Random House who have brought my 25 years of clinical work to life and created such a stunning book!
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If your child has both a worried mind & a wobbly tummy, then there could be a close connection
This is because their gut & their brain talk to each other constantly. When harbouring the wrong bacteria, the brain feels it & your childās anxiety spirals
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These little muffins pack everything that should be in a proper carrot cake into a perfect handheld bite, with warm cinnamon, fragrant mixed spice and sweet sultanas tucked through every mouthful.
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If your child wakes up worrying about school, they melt down over the smallest changes to their routine, or they lie awake at night with a busy brain, then the food on their plate is one of the most powerful tools you have to help them feel calmer.
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This thick, creamy vanilla ice cream milkshake makes a cooling summer drink that your tribe will adore!
Enjoy a proper old-fashioned glass of milky goodness!
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Itās 3 oāclock in the afternoon & your screen is blurring with your brain close behind. That packet of biscuits is looking pretty temptingā¦
To learn my best snack hacks, hop over to Beauty Bible where I am guest columnist.
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The new NI Autism figures have just been released and 1 in 16 children are now autistic. Thatās 6.2% which is nearly double the US rate of 1 in 31.
And for boys? Itās now 1 in 11!
Drop a šbelow if you have an autistic child with unmet needs.
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If your sports-mad child has been sidelined by a stress fracture, there is growing evidence that nutrition plays a vital role in both recovering from and preventing these painful bone injuries.
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This turkey meatball recipe is always a big hit with my tribe. The smoky red pepper sauce fills the kitchen with the aroma of garlic and paprika and you can batch-cook ahead.
The recipe is in tonightās Healthy Bites email. To sign up ā¬ļø
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If you canāt find your keys, you lost your train of thought mid-sentence, or you walked into a room with absolutely no idea why you are there, you are not the only midlifer feeling scatty and foggy.
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This silky lime mousse is light & creamy. Itās made with just three simple ingredients & is dairy, gluten, nuts & eggs free, making it a perfect sweet treat for those with dietary sensitivities.
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You are doing everything right. Youāre taking your iron supplements, eating your greens and yet your blood tests are barely moving.
In weekās blog I explain why raising iron levels is rarely as simple as just popping a pill.
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Iām thrilled to be a finalist for The Muddy Awards. Please vote for me in the Best Wellbeing category, if you have a spare moment. Thank you!
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If you find your concentration dips by mid-morning or your memory feels a bit less than sharp, think about what you eat for breakfast.
Thank you to Sarah Stacey and Jo Fairley for inviting me to be a guest columnist at The Beauty Bible.
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Soft, lemony orzo with tender chicken &ādelicious British asparagus is hard to beat at this time of year.
Find this recipe in tonight's Healthy Bites which also includes a deep dive into raising your low iron levels.
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If youāre doing everything you can to give your baby or toddler the best possible start in life, then youāll want to know about the effect of chemicals from plastics, on both you and your little one.
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If your brain needs to be on 100% charge right now, this is the drink to choose!
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Rare great news about the government finally banning phones in schools. Enraging champagne and hand clapping emojis all round. Next step - get rid of screen based learning. Itās crap, itās stealing the childrenās data and it deepens their screen addiction. Here below is me ranting with the great Prof Jonathan Haidt and Sophie Winkleman on this.
Iāve had a few panicky messages with kids super anxious about the upcoming exams. If this is your child, this is the resource you need!
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Finally, we have some great school food news! The government has just proposed the most significant overhaul of school food standards in nearly two decades. #schoolfood
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This mild Thai Massaman curry is rich, gently spiced for all ages.
The beef is slowly cooked & tender. Everything comes together in a creamy coconut base.
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