Are we becoming more intolerant to the foods we’re eating? Few of us can have escaped the tragic story of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, a teenager who died after she suffered a fatal allergic reaction to sesame seeds which were present (but unlabelled) in a sandwich she bought at a well-known chain. ...
We used to think that stress was a ‘brain-state’… but we now know that stress messes with the state of our ‘gut’ too. What is stress? STRESS is our body’s physiological response to a perceived threat. Any physical, emotional or environmental stressor can provoke our sympathetic nervous system’s ‘fight and...
As we head into autumn and the nights draw in and the days become shorter, we intuitively begin to follow our natural craving for warming, grounding foods like thick soups, heavier stews and root vegetables. There is nothing healthier and more restorative (or more delicious) than sourcing truly organic (preferably...
When health advocates encourage us ‘eat a rainbow’ and ‘ditch the beige’, they mean us to eat as wide a variety of colourful foods every day and avoid beige processed and engineered foods like bread, toast, pizza, sandwiches and cereals. Why? Well, apart from the fact that processed foods are...
The saying “You are what you eat” has scarcely been more apt. We live in an age of fast food, ultra-processed food-like substances and fake GMO ‘foods’. You name it – actually scratch that, you likely can’t name it. Much of the ‘food’ available to us is manufactured with unpronounceable...
If you’re under 50, make Breast Cancer Awareness Month a time to get breast cancer aware NOW and learn how you can reduce your risk. 54,900 NEW cases; one in SEVEN women; one in FIVE under 50 For those of us under 50, the least of our worries may be about breast...
It’s finished! My book ‘Once Upon a Cook – Food Wisdom, Better Living: The Wisdom and Science of Traditional Foods, Forgotten Skills and Nourishing Recipes’ is finally done! For almost a year I’ve had my head down, eyes-to-the-screen, fingers a-flying and not least, nursed a stiff neck and aching back working...
I was recommended to Izabella for Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching by a close friend of mine who had worked with her previously on diet and lifestyle changes. At the stage of reaching out to Izabella I was drained, exhausted and just doing a days’ work was an achievement. So, I...
Mineral broth is a micro-nutrient powerhouse! This restorative vegetable broth is rich in magnesium, potassium and sodium – important minerals that are significantly depleted in our soils and in consequence, on our plates. This broth is pure goodness, whether on its own, or mixed with gut and connective-tissue healing bone broth...
Carrot, Celeriac and Blood Orange Soup is not only deliciously comforting and uplifting, but with a little help from your friendly spice cupboard, it will warm the cockles of your heart and look after your body too! Researching and writing the Herbs and Spices Chapter for ‘Once Upon a Cook...
"The advice and support that I received was second to none, and something I committed to 100%. Throughout the programme Izabella was extremely supportive with very quick responses to my emails when I had questions between our scheduled calls, sending advice and suggestions, often substantiated by articles or blogs that helped make sense of everything.
I have followed the plan that Izabella prepared for me to the letter and I feel like a completely different person, full of energy, with a passion for wellbeing, healthy eating and committed to feeling the absolute best I can."
