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Registered Nutritionist mBANT, rCNHC, mANP, mIFM I currently offer consultations in central London and online.
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I am a member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition & Nutritional Therapy (BANT), The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and registered with the Complementary and Natural Health Care Council.

10/10/2025

Celebrating World Mental Health Day 🌎 with a reminder of the benefits of purple foods!

Purple foods like Damson plums owe their beautiful colour to anthocyanins, a class of polyphenols that help fight oxidative stress and support brain health.

Anthocyanins have been shown to have a beneficial impact on gut microbiome diversity and therefore may confer neuroprotective effects via the gut-brain axis.

Additional sources of anthocyanins include blueberries, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, purple grapes, black currants, red cabbage, purple carrots, purple potatoes and red onion.

Many of these foods are in season now so it’s a great opportunity to add more purple to your plate! 🍽️

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24/08/2025

Uncover the surprising ways your mind and body are connected! 🌱 's thought-provoking read explores the intricate relationships between your immune system, thoughts, feelings, and daily habits, and their impact on your resilience and aging.

18/05/2025

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23/07/2024

Eating locally and seasonally is a fantastic way to enjoy the freshest, most nutritious foods.

Redcurrants, in season during the summer, are rich in antioxidants that help protect our bodies from oxidative stress.

A recent study from researchers at Hacettepe University in Turkey highlighted the antioxidant capacity of produce based on colour, emphasizing the powerful benefits of red/blue/purple . The study found that these colourful foods are particularly effective in boosting our antioxidant status, contributing to reduced inflammation and lower risk of chronic disease.

Embrace the season and add some locally grown redcurrants to your diet for a burst of flavour and health!

09/11/2023

Cruciferous Rainbow 🌈

Consumption of cruciferous vegetables has long been associated with a reduced risk of several chronic diseases.

This can be contributed in part to a bioactive compound derived from cruciferous veg called sulforaphane. This powerful compound has been shown to positively influence genetic expression, reduce inflammation, encourage favourable oestrogen metabolism and support detoxification.

Also, consuming different coloured varieties of the same vegetable provides a wider range of phytonutrients which feed the beneficial bacteria in the gut and help to increase diversity in the microbiome.

Top tip - the action of chopping or chewing activates the enzyme needed to produce sulforaphane from cruciferous veg while sustained boiling or heat can inactivate the enzyme. I recommend chopping your veg and letting it sit for 30 min before lightly steaming.

23/10/2023

With the weather getting cooler, it’s the perfect time to incorporate more nutrient-dense soups like this one into your diet.

Watercress has bitter properties which help to stimulate digestion and absorption, promote satiety and according to Dr Jeffrey Bland, may help to rejuvenate the immune system:

Watercress also contains:

✅Isothiocyanates which may help to prevent cancer
✅ Sulforaphane which supports detoxification of harmful oestrogens
✅Lutein and xeaxanthin for eye health
✅ Vit C for immunity and collagen production
✅Nitrates for improved blood flow and exercise performance

Do you regularly include watercress in your diet? Let me know by commenting ⬇️

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04/09/2023

I took my favourite buckwheat pancake recipe and supercharged it by using Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat

Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat (HTB) has over 100 phytonutrients and may help to rejuvenate the immune system. Due to the presence of a unique plant nutrient called 2-HOBA, HTB may also help to reduce biological ageing by protecting the body’s proteins from biological ageing processes.

HTB is rich in quercetin, rutin and luteolin, polyphenols which may help to coordinate an effective immune response, lower blood pressure, improve blood vessel function and reduce cholesterol levels.

Rutin and the high-fibre content of HTB may also help to increase insulin sensitivity and improve weight loss.

Here is the recipe:

Dry ingredients:

1/2 c Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat
1/2 c regular buckwheat flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 fine sea salt
1 tsp ceylon cinnamon

Wet ingredients:

3/4 c plant milk (plus more if too thick)
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional:

Chocolate chips or wild blueberries to add to batter.

Mix dry ingredients, add wet and stir until mixed through. Heat skillet with a little coconut oil cuisine and drop 1/4 c of pancake batter onto heated skillet. Cook for a few minutes and flip to cook the other side. Repeat until done and enjoy 😊

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464616302122

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32739818/

31/08/2023

I am so grateful when I receive messages like this 🙏🏻 However, my advice is only one piece of the puzzle. Establishing a positive therapeutic relationship built on collaboration and trust is key. The real credit goes to lovely clients like this that put in the hard work and make the changes necessary to achieve their goals ❤️

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Hi, my name is Kelly and I am a Registered Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Practitioner. I love helping my clients along their health journey to reach a place where they feel their best and therefore are able to give their best to the people and things that they love! My approach to nutrition is based on the principle that each person is unique and there is no one diet that suits everyone. With nutrition science and evidence-based research at the core of what I do, I also look at other aspects of a person’s lifestyle including sleep, movement and stress management to formulate a holistic plan that will empower my clients towards lasting change. I currently see clients in central London and remotely via Skype. I am a member of the British Association for Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) , The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and registered with the Complimentary and Natural Health Care Council.