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Gluten Free Crusted Potato Quiche
Ingredients 700g potatoes peeled and cubed 1 small leek diced 1 small onion diced 5 large eggs 3 tablespoons yoghurt 200g bacon( cut...
hazelballantinenut
5 days ago1 min read


Bit of an update!
Been a while since I have written to you all. It has been a very busy few months as I am currently studying at Bath University to become...
hazelballantinenut
Jun 292 min read


Life is all about balance
We all have our good days and the days that we feel we don’t do quite as well regarding eating, exercise or just not feeling quite as...
hazelballantinenut
Mar 292 min read


Easy Breakfast Ideas
One of my favourite easy breakfasts are eggs baked in a red pepper I pop them in the oven first thing in the morning at 200 degrees...
hazelballantinenut
Mar 162 min read


Spring at last!
With each shift in season our bodies need to acclimatise and our needs will change. After a long, dark winter there are ways we can help...
hazelballantinenut
Feb 272 min read


Tips for a healthy heart
As the days are beginning to draw out and that glimmer of lighter mornings and evenings are round the corner I thought I would focus on...
hazelballantinenut
Feb 32 min read


How to nourish yourself through the colder months
As the chill of winter settles in, it’s easy to feel like our energy and motivation take a dip alongside the temperatures. But winter is...
hazelballantinenut
Jan 214 min read


Delicious December
Here are a few hints and tips to help you Give yourself permission to relax and recharge even if it is just 30 minutes. This can reduce...
hazelballantinenut
Dec 8, 20242 min read


Don't dread December, embrace it !
I am a list person and my December list has started. Presents, food, drink, cards and whilst pondering on this I realised we put far to...
hazelballantinenut
Nov 24, 20242 min read


The Healing Power of Fire
How are you doing? As we approach the darkest months when we feel we need to hibernate by wrapping up in a blanket and having a hot drink...
hazelballantinenut
Nov 11, 20241 min read


You never know when you need energy
Sometimes you forget the things you used to be able to do. Last week I nearly missed my bus and could see it approach the bus stop about...
hazelballantinenut
Oct 10, 20242 min read


I Couldn't wait for page 5
Many of you are aware that I still work as a clinical pharmacist for the NHS in a clinical setting and have recently changed surgeries. I...
hazelballantinenut
Sep 10, 20242 min read


Gastroparesis and it's not a new olympic sport.
What is it I hear you cry? its actually more common than you think and you may suffer from it and most probably know someone who suffers...
hazelballantinenut
Aug 15, 20242 min read


Raised cholesterol can be linked to stress. Surely not!
The Impact of Stress on Cholesterol. In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an almost inevitable part of life. From work...
hazelballantinenut
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Invisibility cloaks and urinary tract infections
As quite a few of you know I am a pharmacist as well as being a nutritional therapist and have always been puzzled as to why when people...
hazelballantinenut
Jul 7, 20242 min read


Bone broth to boost immunity and nourish your soul
At this time of year we want to prepare ourselves for a busy festive season and the last thing we want is to come down with some...
hazelballantinenut
Dec 11, 20231 min read


Mince Pies and Losing Control
It's approaching that time of year when quite frankly we want to put the candles on, get into our dressing gowns and slippers and snuggle...
hazelballantinenut
Nov 20, 20231 min read


Fibre and a night out with Nutritional Therapists !
I am really lucky as have a great group of nutritional therapists that I am proud to call my friends. We go out for meals and always tend...
hazelballantinenut
Oct 26, 20232 min read


Look after your brain
We think that as we get old its important to keep our bodies working and healthy. This is most certainly true but a great fear of many is...
hazelballantinenut
Mar 13, 20233 min read


Be kind to your bones
We take our bone health for granted until we get a break or develop a disease e.g osteoporosis. A phrase which a fellow nutritional...
hazelballantinenut
Jan 7, 20232 min read
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