Ditch the diets & embrace real food, The May Way! Make informed choices with expert nutrition tips. Your health is important! LIKE this page to get you started.
With a little more understanding and careful guidance, you can take simple steps to make changes which can have a profound effect of your health and wellbeing.
01/02/2026
Warm, Plant-Forward Food That Satisfies!
Plant-based meals work best when they’re built in layers, adding flavour and texture as you go.
This spiced aubergine and chickpea stew starts with onions, garlic and fresh ginger and spices to create a deep, warming base.
Tomatoes are cooked down to form the sauce, chickpeas add fibre and plant protein, and roasted aubergine brings further texture.
Spinach goes in at the end for colour and more vitamins and minerals..
This is the kind of meal that supports steady energy and keeps you full, not something that feels light or lacking.
It also gets better over time, which makes it ideal for cooking once and eating well for days.
Warm, balanced and delicious food, that’s how plant-forward eating becomes sustainable.
Save this one, it’s a reliable, nourishing reset meal!
31/01/2026
Butter has had a bad rap for years, but let’s set the record straight. Real butter, made simply from cream, is a natural fat and when eaten in moderation, it’s actually a nutrient-rich choice:
Here’s why?
💛 Butter provides Fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, which your body needs to absorb other nutrients and support hormone and immune health.
💛 Butter is a source of Healthy saturated fats, which help maintain cell structure and are an important source of steady energy. Your body needs some saturated fat, it’s all about balance, not avoidance.
💛 It tastes delicious! Better flavour = more satisfaction! When food tastes good, you’re more likely to feel content with a smaller portion. You’ll find there’s no need to overeat and “low-fat” replacements will leave you unsatisfied.
Personally, I’d always rather enjoy a little real butter on fresh bread than a highly processed spread made from refined oils and additives.
Real food, real flavour, real nourishment!
✨It’s time to stop fearing butter and start embracing it, as part of a balanced, real-food diet.✨
30/01/2026
This reset isn’t about perfect ingredients or last-minute supermarket trips.
It’s about using what you already have, intentionally.
These apples may have lost their crunch, but they’re still full of flavour, fibre and good nutrients. Gently caramelised with cinnamon, they become the heart of this “apple pie” porridge!
This is a balanced, nourishing breakfast:
• Oats and chia seeds for slow-releasing energy
• Apples for natural sweetness and gut support
• Walnuts for healthy fats that support satiety and blood sugar balance
Eating well doesn’t have to mean buying more. Often it’s about seeing what’s already there and finding a way to use it.
It’s important not to waste food; aside from the cost implications, it is also convenient that it may save you a trip to the supermarket!
Save this one for mornings when you don’t want to shop, but still want to eat well.
29/01/2026
Eating well isn’t just about your main meals. It’s about upgrading EVERYTHING you eat, sides and snacks included.
Those are the foods that often get overlooked, yet they’re the ones we reach for most often.
This muhammara-style dip is a good example of how a simple upgrade to your usual snack or dip choices can make a real difference.
It’s made from roasted red peppers and walnuts, two ingredients that bring far more than flavour to the plate.
• Roasted red peppers for antioxidants and vitamin C
• Walnuts for healthy fats that support satiety and blood sugar balance
When you include fat and fibre together, you slow digestion, reduce glucose spikes and actually feel satisfied.
I often make something like this to keep in the fridge to have as a snack, side or quick lunch.
When even the “extras” on your plate are nutrient-dense, you’re no longer relying on willpower, your food is doing the work for you!
This reset isn’t about restriction. It’s about choosing better foods and upgrading them nutritionally where you can….consistently.
Save and Share this one, this recipe is an easy way to upgrade your next snack.
RECIPE
Muhammara-Style Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip
Keeps: 3–4 days in the fridge
• 2 large red peppers, roasted in the oven or air-fryer
• 1 handful of walnuts, roasted and chopped by hand
• 4 small garlic cloves, roasted
• 1 slice of bread, blended into breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses (or balsamic)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• Pinch chilli flakes (optional)
• Salt, to taste
1. Add the roasted red peppers and garlic to a food processor.
2. Pulse a few times to blend.
3. Add the olive oil, pomegranate molasses, cumin, chilli flakes and salt.
4. Blend until smooth..but with a little texture.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning and finally mix in the chopped walnuts
6. Garnish with some chopped walnuts a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sumac.
To Serve
• Spread thickly on sourdough toast
• Spoon alongside roasted vegetables, fish, baked chicken or koftas
• Use as a dip with raw veg or crackers warm flatbreads
28/01/2026
Cooking for different dietary preferences doesn’t mean cooking different meals.
The simplest approach is to build the meal in layers: make most of it vegan or vegetarian, then add meat or fish separately if needed.
These sheet-pan koftas are a great base, quick to prepare, full of flavour and easy to build around. Pair them with vegetables, whole grains or pulses to create a balanced, satisfying meal that stands on its own.
When the core of the meal works without meat, everyone is catered for without extra work or compromise.
Cook once and let people customise. That way you’ll feed everyone well!
Easy Sheet-Pan Koftas (Serves 4)
Ingredients
• 500g minced lamb/beef
• 2 small onions
• 2 tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp mixed spice
• Small bunch parsley
• Salt & pepper
Blend all fresh ingredients in a food processor and mix well with the meat. Lay out on a lined baking sheet in an even layer, score portions with a knife and bake for 15mins at 200°C until golden.
27/01/2026
I went back to study at age 44.
It would have been very easy to talk myself out of it, to tell myself it was too late, too impractical or not the “right” time.
But honestly, none of that even featured.
What I remember most is the excitement!
When I booked my spot on that first course, “Anatomy & Physiology”, the foundation for any health-related study, I didn’t have a master plan or a clear endpoint. I just knew my brain felt awake again and that was exciting.
After years immersed in child-rearing, that spark mattered. More than I realised at the time.
It wasn’t too late.
And it turned out to be one of the most important decisions I’ve made (one of them, there have been a few!).
Having something you care about, something that stretches you and gives you purpose, has a profound impact on your health, your confidence and how you show up in your life.
This reset isn’t only about food or movement. It’s also about stepping out of autopilot and towards the things that matter to you.
Of course, there were practical considerations. There always are. For me, choosing a college that fitted around the school run made all the difference. My study days became non-negotiable, sacred, even!
This course was on a Monday and I spent Sundays genuinely excited for the next day. Who looks forward to a Monday? I did!
One step led to the next.
Six years later, I graduated with a Master’s in Personalised Nutrition.
So, if you’ve been quietly wondering whether it’s too late to begin again, I can’t say this clearly enough.
It isn’t.
Follow the spark! Start small and make it workable.
26/01/2026
Movement had to be part of a reset, not to burn calories, but to support strength, mobility and long-term health.
Yoga builds strength using your body weight and also flexibility, balance and your joint range of motion. These are the things that make everyday movement easier: getting up from the floor, climbing stairs, carrying shopping, reaching, bending and moving with confidence.
From midlife onwards, maintaining and building muscle is essential… not optional!
It’s about staying capable.
I’ve learnt from the best, thank you for igniting my love for yoga all those years ago! I’m sure one of the reasons I love running my retreats is that I get to do yoga twice a day with the best instructor!
Have you tried yoga? Do you like it?
25/01/2026
Packing flavour into vegetables shouldn’t be an afterthought, it’s how you’ll actually eat more of them!
Carrot and cucumber ribbons are simple, but when you add warm chilli sesame oil, garlic, ginger and toasted sesame seeds, they become satisfying, not something you have to eat because you’re “being good”!
It makes them satisfying enough to want again and as always, eating well consistency is when you start to feel good.
This is to approach food during a reset: be intentional and don’t focus on restriction.
24/01/2026
Salads aren’t just for summer, they just need to change with the seasons!
This warm winter salad is built with cooked vegetables, plant protein and healthy fats to make it nourishing, satisfying, and far more supportive in colder months.
Why warm salads work:
• cooked vegetables are often easier to digest than raw
• fibre variety supports gut health
• protein and fats improve satiety and energy balance
This one includes beluga lentils, stir-fried cabbage and red onion, roasted butternut squash and red peppers, pan-fried halloumi, and a tahini dressing, finished with coriander, toasted seeds and pomegranate for freshness.
When it comes to vegetables, more is more! That’s The May Way!
And salads are absolutely not just a summer food.
23/01/2026
This is one of my most popular recipes for a reason…it’s what I call a larder lunch!
This simple French sardine pâté is a store-cupboard lunch that covers a lot nutritionally, with very little effort.
Sardines provide:
• first class protein
• omega-3 fats for heart and brain health
• calcium and vitamin D (when eaten with bones)
Paired with toast for carbohydrates and cucumber for hydration and crunch or simply with a carrot to dip into, this becomes a balanced meal that supports energy and satiety, without needing a supermarket trip.
Meals like this matter because they remove any potential obstacles of “having nothing to eat”. When food is easy and nourishing, it’s far more likely to happen.
Simple food, done well…and very much The May Way.
22/01/2026
I’m really grateful for the support around this reset, it genuinely means a lot.🥰
But today’s message is a little different.
This challenge has pushed me out of my comfort zone too. Showing up daily, creating consistently and being visible isn’t effortless …it’s a choice I keep making.
And it got me thinking:
Is there something you’ve been thinking about starting… but haven’t yet?
Not because you’re incapable, but because it feels uncomfortable, unfamiliar or easy to put off.
Sometimes the opportunity isn’t missing.
It’s already there, it just asks us to begin where we are, not wait for the “perfect” moment.
Be kind to yourself.
Be fair to yourself.
And remember: you’re already doing a lot better than you think.🥰
That’s worth acknowledging 🥰🥰🥰
21/01/2026
Day 10 reality check!
If this feels harder than week one, it’s not a willpower issue. The motivation is subsiding and it at all start to feel harder.
But, this is actually when the real change begins…if you keep going!
Balanced meals like this stir-fry chicken noodle dish help:
✔️ slow glucose release
✔️ reduce energy dips
✔️ prevent evening cravings
✔️ make consistency feel easier
Protein + fibre + carbohydrates = stable blood sugar
Stable blood sugar = better focus, calmer appetite, fewer “why am I hungry again?” moments
This challenge is about eating in a way you can repeat long-term.
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As a qualified UK-registered Nutritionist and a real woman with busy family life, I am here to share with you a simple, no-nonsense approach when it comes to healthy eating – backed up with expert qualified recommendations. I believe in easy, practical, achievable food!
What lifestyle challenge impacts your everyday life the most?
For me, it’s the menopause and I know many of my clients find this phase of life very challenging too. Hot sweats that sweep over in seconds and disrupted sleep are something I now have to deal with, let alone memory lapses, bouts of irrational anxiety and unexplained low moods. However, I’m lucky. I haven’t noticed these symptoms until fairly recently and whilst they’re certainly not fun, they’re manageable. Many of my clients are struggling with extreme symptoms but nevertheless have to carry on regardless of feeling tired and drained of energy. That’s not easy and it’s not surprising that many women find this phase tough.
There’s so much out there when it comes to managing the menopause and whilst I’m sure many are aware of the numerous symptoms and treatment options available, the natural solutions can often be overlooked.
One thing I know is that the food I eat and the focus on good lifestyle habits has a big impact on alleviating my symptoms, allowing me to continue pursuing my passions with energy and vitality.
I have helped 100s of clients regain control of their daily eating habits; replacing unsatisfying and unhealthy quick fixes with wholesome nutritious food. Eating vegan or plant based “TheMayWay” will allow you to truly thrive, feeling and looking your very best.
In truth, unless you know how to do this, you’ll probably end up making choices that you perceive to be the right ones, when in fact you’re actually sabotaging your efforts.
