In September 2022 I spent a wholesome week in the beautiful and wild island of Paros in Greece. On top of morning meditation, morning mandala vinyasa yoga, evening yin yoga, plenty of sunshine, blue sea, island breeze and inland excursions, the retreat offered three nutritious meals a day. I still have vivid memories of the colourful breakfast buffet that was ready for us after yoga practice. Both savoury and sweeter options were available. I remember a beautiful platter of g

In this household we do a lot of sport and we eat a lot of bananas. I'm not here to list the health benefits of this wonderful natural gift but they are really a great snack before or after workouts as they are rich in potassium and magnesium and are an easily digestible source of carbohydrates. Bananas help muscles function and recover well and can also help maintain and restore an optimal level of electrolytes. It is safe to say you will always see bananas in my fruit bowl