Purely Nourishing

25/04/2026

A satisfying win to get some extra veggie fibre goodness in to the kids..

It couldn’t be simpler to make this veggie pack tomato sauce:
Basically chop any veg you have in the fridge,
I used onion, garlic and celery, fried gently in olive oil.
Then I added carrots, peppers, courgette, fresh tomatoes, dried Italian herbs and some chicken stock.
Cook down until soft
Add a few tins of good quality tinned tomatoes and blend until smooth
This will freeze perfectly, I usually freeze half and then have a jar in the fridge to add to meals that need a bit of extra fibre

23/04/2026

Come along to Exmouth Wellness Festival on the 14th June 8-8pm.. on the beach

So many wonderful fitness and holistic health practitioners getting together for a celebration of wellbeing in Devon. Come along for a wonderful day of connection, movement and music. More info

I’m really looking forward to offering a talk and demonstration around all things gut health and fermented food.

Looking forward to seeing you there

19/04/2026

‘Practice what you preach’.. sometimes this sentiment leaves me feeling a bit like a fraud! I sometimes look at my clients and realise they’ve eaten much better than me today.. often my healthy morning routine is forgotten for whatever’s quick and easy before the school run. Does this mean I can do my job properly? Or does this mean I can actually understand on a deeper level.. I’ve struggled with food all my life, been up to a size 16/18 and yoyo dieted myself down to an 8/10..
but this doesn’t mean I can’t support my clients with their needs. Maybe this means I can actually do it better because I understand the struggle.. I only discovered Carl Yung recently and a lot goes over my head, but this idea of the wounded healer really hit home. Take a listen.. at This Yungian Life.. The Wounded Healer. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X95uBVQhT-s

11/03/2026

Something for my Bristol people.. lovely to run a fermenting workshop in a new spot :)

12/02/2026

Really looking forward to this Bristol workshop:)

13/09/2025

Some days the only thing to do is start a huge batch of spicy, delicious kimchi.. even though this looks like loads, I have to keep a tight watch on it as it doesn’t last long! #

03/09/2025

Thanks Melissa.. happy to contribute:)

I've handed the reins over to Hannah for this week's Wellbeing snack. She writes:

Who knew the humble pomegranate was so good for us!

Why it’s special:

It’s bursting with polyphenol antioxidants, which are some of the most powerful compounds found in nature.

These antioxidants break down in your gut into smaller compounds called urolithins, which travel through your body to:

• reduce inflammation
• slow age-related decline
• support heart health

Gut & immunity boost:

Pomegranates help feed your good gut bacteria and protect against the bad ones.

This can lower the risk of digestive issues like bloating, cramping, and inflammation.

Their natural defence compounds (developed to help the plant survive tough conditions!) also support our immune system.

In short: Adding pomegranate to your diet is a simple way to nourish your gut, protect your heart, and strengthen your defences.♥️

Want more nutrition tips? Find Hannah at Purely Nourishing. She's fun, totally non-judgy and she really knows her stuff!
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12/08/2025

Summer holiday survival.. breakfast can sometimes be the key to a bit more energy pre-tea time!

I definitely notice the days when I don’t have a filling breakfast, it feels easy at the time to have some toast, or a bit of cereal.. but come 4pm, the effects of your blood sugar rising and falling may take its toll!
Sorry to be another nutritionist banging on about protein.. but a breakfast with a good dose from eggs or fish.. nuts, avocados or plain yogurt.

It might not be your thing to have your dinner for breakfast but just try to add in some protein and fibre (nuts, seeds.. fruit) and this will help avoid kicking off the blood sugar rollercoaster first thing.

This involves a bit of time spent thinking about YOU in the morning.. it may feel a bit odd!! But I promise, you won’t regret it.

22/07/2025

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That's right!! 50% off.

Book before 25/07/25 and you'll get £200 off the early bird price.

Bagsie your front row seat (online) for this interactive, creativity based, heart-centred transformation programme.

And you'll get a bonus 1 hour 1:1 coaching session included (in itself worth £150)

This programme works. If you're serious about change but what the process to be a bit fun - come on in!

All the details are on the website (wideheartedliving.com)

Book in for a chat if you want to talk it through. I promise it will not be at all salesy. No NLP here.

I'd love to be the one to help you get the life you dream of.

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18/06/2025

thanks for a great night.. there was a lot of sweaty foreheads and probably many other things, but it was also wonderful to be in a room with so many inspiring people ..

26/05/2025

✨ New Product Alert! ✨

I’m so excited to finally share this with you…
My Prebiotic Fibre Blends are now available over at purelynourishing.co.uk.. ready to support your gut, boost your energy, and slot easily into your daily routine 💚

These gentle blends are packed with real, plant-based goodness, no added junk, just ingredients your body actually understands. Choose from two lovely flavours (Raw cacoa or Berry), and now… you can subscribe and get it delivered straight to your door every month. Add to a smoothie, mix with yogurt or make a delicious Acai bowl.

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Head to the shop at www.purelynourishing.co.uk to try your first blend. Your gut will love you for it.

23/05/2025

💧 WATER – Let It Flow (Even the Tears)
There are days when tears fall into your toddler’s half-eaten fish fingers, or the school drop off seems like the world is ending and you both walk away in tears! And that’s okay. Emotions need movement, just like water. Bottling it up? You’ll explode somewhere between Aldi and soft play. Cry, dance, rant to a voice note or call a friend.. I bet they will know exactly how you feel.. Most importantly, try not to keep it inside.. Just like the river, let it flow and move through you.

What’s your go-to release when you’re about to burst?