If you are concerned about mercury toxicity then the Nutritional Therapy process will be able to identify if it is a potential problem to an individual. Laboratory tests can identify levels and a detoxification programme can be introduce.

For more information please contact Angela Walker at Fabulous Nutrition.

Fabulous Nutrition is a London based Nutritional Therapy Clinic, addressing functional imbalance in the body with bespoke nutrition programmes. www.fabulousnutrition.co.uk

Fabulous Nutrition is a London based Nutritional Therapy Clinic, addressing functional imbalance in the body with bespoke nutrition programmes. www.fabulousnutrition.co.uk.

For more information please contact Angela Walker at Fabulous Nutrition on 07775 582 332 or ange@fabulousnutrition.co.uk

I work with Susie Hampshire at Jiva and Littleton Mill retreats, she is an amazing massage therapist and meditation teacher. She practices in London, Bristol and at retreats around the world. A massage with Susie is fabulous so treat yourself! More details on Susie can be found at her website www.thebodyspace.co.uk.

Fabulous Nutrition is a London based Nutritional Therapy Clinic, addressing functional imbalance in the body with bespoke nutrition programmes. www.fabulousnutrition.co.uk.

For more information please contact Angela Walker at Fabulous Nutrition on 07775 582 332 or ange@fabulousnutrition.co.uk

At Jiva, the emphasis is on empowering clients to embrace a healthier way of life as well as the fast itself. So there are classes on nutrition and healthy eating and I will also be offering tailored nutritional therapy consultations and Oxidata free-radical testing during the retreat.

Breaking the fast is as important, if not more important than the fast itself and to help clients I’ll also be preparing meal plans for when they get home, making it even easier to use a Jiva fasting retreat as the kick start to a new healthier way of being.

For more information and to book, click here. For more details on the nutrition consultations on the retreat, click here.

Fabulous Nutrition is a London based Nutritional Therapy Clinic, addressing functional imbalance in the body with bespoke nutrition programmes. www.fabulousnutrition.co.uk.

For more information please contact Angela Walker at Fabulous Nutrition on 07775 582 332 or ange@fabulousnutrition.co.uk.

Support the Plastiki project here and most importantly, reduce your own use of plastics.

Fabulous Nutrition is a London based Nutritional Therapy Clinic, addressing functional imbalance in the body with bespoke nutrition programmes. www.fabulousnutrition.co.uk.

For more information please contact Angela Walker at Fabulous Nutrition on 07775 582 332 or ange@fabulousnutrition.co.uk.

“Angela helped to find the root cause of the problem”

I have had bloating and digestion problems for years and have tried various things to eliminate it including diet changes and other ‘alternative’ treatments or cleanses. These provided temporary relief but the bloating problems along with eczema/psoriasis always sneaked back! Angela helped to find the root cause of the problem through holistic treatment and some detailed ‘sample’ testing. Thanks to Angela and her fantastic advice and support, I have beaten off some nasty bugs, changed my attitude towards certain foods in my diet and have adopted a healthier lifestyle which I hope remains a permanent fixture. Whether face to face, on the phone or by email, Angela has been available to provide me with guidance and some great ideas to make the changes I wanted and needed. I would recommend anyone considering nutritional therapy to pick up the phone to Angela. You won’t regret it!

Sharon, 39, Communication Consultant

Bloating and digestive issues are a common complaint from clients. While dietary changes will usually help, there can be underlying factors involved. In this case we identified low stomach acid and the presence of undesirable bacteria, including Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). If stomach acid is low then digestion of the food we eat is inhibited and the partially digested food will lead to bloating. So while diet changes had helped Sharon in the past, it was only when we addressed the poor digestion by eradicating H pylori and re-establishing optimal stomach acid that we were able to properly resolve bloating issues.

Mackerel & Avocado pate: It really doesn’t get any quicker or easier: (enough for one, but make more and keep in the fridge)

• fillet of smoked or grilled mackerel

• half an avocado

• dash of good olive oil

•tablespoon of fresh grated horseradish root (you can use horseradish sauce, or if none available, just double the miso paste below)

• juice of half a lemon

• teaspoon of white miso paste

• Fork all the ingredients together until they are well blended. Serve with watercress salad or on wholegrain bread

Fabulous Nutrition is a London based Nutritional Therapy Clinic, addressing functional imbalance in the body with bespoke nutrition programmes. www.fabulousnutrition.co.uk.

For more information please contact Angela Walker at Fabulous Nutrition on 07775 582 332 or ange@fabulousnutrition.co.uk.

Summer Boot Camp for Fabulous Nutrition

The Grove luxury spa in Hertfordshire is holding another bikini boot camp this summer and has called in some expert advice. We will be running a Nutrition class for all the guests as well as consulting on a healthy menu for the five day programme.

See the website for more details.

Fabulous Nutrition is a London based Nutritional Therapy Clinic, addressing functional imbalance in the body with bespoke nutrition programmes. www.fabulousnutrition.co.uk.

Fabulous Nutrition is involved with a number of programmes with integrated solutions to health including Right Body Image.

For more information please contact Angela Walker at Fabulous Nutrition on 07775 582 332 or ange@fabulousnutrition.co.uk.

• Soak tablespoon of seaweed (Hijike or Arame) in water for 10 minutes.

• Slice salmon (wild, sustainable please!) fillet into strips and sauté gently in juice of one lemon for a couple of minutes

• Chop vegetables into small sticks: 1 small carrot, ½ courgette, 3 small broccoli florets & stalk, ½ onion, 1 leek, 1 chunk of ginger (3 cm).

• Heat olive or sesame oil or coconut oil in a large pan and sauté the onions; add in the rest of the vegetables and 2 tablespoons of water.

• Cover and allow to cook for a couple of minutes.

• Drain the seaweed and add to the pan along with the salmon. Allow to cook gently; the salmon should be under done rather than over.

• Add in bunch of chopped coriander.

• Add more water if it looks too dry.

• Just before it is finished, spoon out a little of the juice and blend it with 1 tablespoon of white miso paste, put blended mix back into the pan and stir, take it off the heat.

• If you are trying to lose weight or improve body composition, then you want to reduce starchy carbohydrates, in which case serve this on its own or with some extra leafy green vegetables. Otherwise you can serve this with buckwheat noodles or brown rice.

This is a good example of a well-balanced meal, containing a good protein, good fats, fibre and a wide range of micronutrients and phytonutrients. Seaweeds contain high levels of minerals that can be lacking in land vegetables due to demineralisation of soils. They are also thought to bind and draw out toxins.

Fabulous Nutrition is a London based Nutritional Therapy Clinic, addressing functional imbalance in the body with bespoke nutrition programmes. www.fabulousnutrition.co.uk.

For more information please contact Angela Walker at Fabulous Nutrition on 07775 582 332 or ange@fabulousnutrition.co.uk.

Lower your pesticide exposure by 80%

Pesticide residues in foods is one reason for switching to organic produce. Each year the Environmental Working Group, a not-for-profit US organisation who have a mission  to “use the power of public information to protect public health and the environment” publish a shoppers guide to pesticides in food.

Through their calculations they estimate that we can  lower our pesticide exposure by almost 80 percent by avoiding the twelve most contaminated fruits and vegetables and eating the least contaminated instead. Eating the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables will expose a person to about 10 pesticides per day, on average. Whereas eating the 15 least contaminated will expose a person to less than 2 pesticides per day.

Their evaluation ranks pesticide contamination for 47 popular fruits and vegetables based on an analysis of 87,000 tests for pesticides on these foods, conducted from 2000 to 2007 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration. Nearly all the studies used to create the list test produce after it has been rinsed or peeled. Although the list is compiled using US data, given the similarity of farming methods and the number of food miles in the supermarket, it’s reasonable to assume that it will be relevant for British food.

So if you want to lower your pesticide exposure by 80% then avoid the Dirty Dozen:

1. Peach

2. Apple

3. Sweet Bell Pepper

4. Celery

5. Nectarine

6. Strawberries

7. Cherries

8. Kale

9. Lettuce

10. Grapes

11. Carrot

12. Pear

Top of the ‘Clean 15′ list, those fruits and vegetables with least pesticide residues are onion, avocado and sweetcorn. While the non-organic versions of these aren’t pesticide free, they are found in lower levels. I recommend that you use this list to make an informed decision about which fruit and vegetables to buy organic only.

There is now an even easier way to remember this information if your and iPhone user. EWG have produced a free iPhone app which you can download and check each time you’re in the Supermarket – Genius!

For more information on the Shoppers Guide and to download the list and the iPhone app click here

Fabulous Nutrition is a London based Nutritional Therapy Clinic, addressing functional imbalance in the body with bespoke nutrition programmes. www.fabulousnutrition.co.uk.

For more information please contact Angela Walker at Fabulous Nutrition on 07775 582 332 or ange@fabulousnutrition.co.uk.