Vitamin D has been getting a lot of press recently. It’s one of those nutrients that can be made in the body in the presence of the right amount and type of sunlight, and can also be eaten. Yet a large proportion of us are still deficient in it. My latests reading shows that low […]
Priya on TV – Embarrassing Fat Bodies
In case you missed it….last night I was the dietitian on Channel 4’s Embarrassing Fat Bodies. I really enjoy media work so this was a lot of fun to film and I’m also pleased to say that I am still working with Gareth who is doing very well. He has made large changes to his […]
Blue Monday: the day you are most likely to fall off the wagon?
Apparently Monday 21st January is Blue Monday, the day you are most likely to fail on those New Years Resolutions. If I’m honest this all seems a bit crazy, can there really be one day where we have a higher likelihood of slipping up? For me this would not be a Monday, it would more […]
Priya talks on BBC Radio Solent
Here is a little clip from when I was asked to talk on BBC Radio Solent. I love talking about nutrition and food, so this was a lot of fun! Radio Solent Interview Oct 12
Marrakech Market Love
Marrakech. It’s sunny and full of Souks. I could literally spend hours wandering around the streets, brousing the beautiful goods on offer, and when I say beautiful, I mean beautiful. Think colourful woven shawls, rugs, leather and material bags of every colour you know, leather shoes with sparkles and bling, jewellery that calls your name, […]
Oranges – bitter or sweet? A tidbit from Marrakech.
I’m in Marrakech right now, it’s a feast for the sense full of Souks alive with sights, smells and food to get your salivary glands going 😉 On the way to the Souks we walked through a beautiful park, full of Orange trees. Being me I suggested we pick a few for our lunch, […]
Wheat free, gluten free, dairy free Pitta Bread!
I suddenly got a hankering for pitta bread. I like my gently toasted, dunked in hummous with olives, tomatoes and cheese on the side. You know the type of meal I mean? Comforting, tasty and easy to prepare – easy that is if you have the pitta bread to hand. Now I’ll admit, I’m not […]
Priya speaks on BBC Radio Solent, listen here.
Yesterday I had the fun job of going into the BBC building in Southampton and I got to chat about my favourite topic on the Radio – FOOD! Whoop Whoop 🙂 I chatted about how to plan your meals, keep food inexpensive and what foods we maybe don’t need to eat so much of. Take […]
Top Tips for Jamming
It’s Jam and Chutney season…..so here are some great tips from Wares of Knutsford on jamming. Enjoy 🙂 I recently made my own Plum jam and my is it good! “Making your own jam is immensely satisfying. Nothing tastes better on toast or scones. For those of us who made jam or watched jam-making as children […]
Meal Planning: make life simpler, smarter and sustainable.
Every now and again I get myself into a bit of a stressful state, life feels like it’s overtaking me, I have lists of things to do, nothing feels like it’s getting done and suddenly I realise I’ve no idea what we’re eating for dinner and am running low on food. DISASTER. You know that […]