Nutrition East

Mika's favourite sleeping position 😴 💤 😌

Hamspstead family day 💙 ❤️
Maya, Mishka, Mika, Loki, Daddy P

Another day another photoshoot.

Hello 😀

Okay, its a non dog post !!

I'm a Nutritionist, Lecturer and more recently a Menopause Health Coach. This last year it's been incredible working with women going through this life stage, and they have candidly shared with me how their menopausal symptoms have affected their mental and physical health. I have helped them to improve their psycho-emotional wellbeing, reach a better understanding of their bodies and hormones, reduced their feelings of isolation and equipped them in self-management so they can be active in their own care and minimise the disruption menopause causes in their lives.

Now, I would like to create a simple group programme to reach more people and offer more affordable access to my support and services. My mission is to help empower as many women as possible to take control of their Menopause so they can lead a life free of uncomfortable symptoms long term but not everyone favours or can afford a 1:1 approach.

A supported group environment with a step by step plan can be a powerful and motivating alternative, so if that’s something that you’d potentially love to be a part of please comment YES below or DM me GROUP so I can gauge interest and keep you in the loop.

Many thanks!I 🤩

Plum Clafoutis

I picked up a bag of plums in my delivery this week and decided to try something new and viola - plum clafoutis.

So easy
.. just pop 50g almond flour, 1 tbsp coconut four, 3 eggs, 2 tbsp maple syrup and 200ml of double cream into a blender and whizz.
Then pour the blended batter into a buttered oven dish.
Half your plums and remove the stones and place onto the batter, and in it goes into a hot oven (200C fan) for 15mins.

Quick, easy, family friendly dessert, filling and satisfying.

Too good not to share. 😋😋

Nutrition East updated their address.

Forever Learning!

Day1 of a 5 day course on Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM)

Frequencies have been in use since the 1900s by Medical Doctors and Osteopaths in the UK, US and Germany. However, in 1934 they were banned along with many other medical modalities, when the Pharmaceutical Industry declared surgery and drugs to be the only permitted medical practice.

Well, there are now 4000 practitioners in 23 countries using FSM. I'm here as I'm hoping to use it to treat myself and my chronic ankle problem which is causing me constant pain and really impacting my sleep, mobility, stability and ability to exercise. And there's no rest when you have 2 lively huskies!

So i'm here with Doctors, Chiros, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Acupuncturists and other medical professionals to learn about this amazing tool. I hope its the start of my healing journey. 🙏

Catch me today on Resonance Radio. Login details below:

Michele Scarr, vegan chef and nutritionist, explains how to Fuel Your Body For Work, on ‘The Workplace’ radio programme on community arts radio station Resonance 104.4 FM, today, Monday, 18th July, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. BST/9:30 a.m. AST/ET (repeat broadcast).

To tune in then:
follow this link, https://www.resonancefm.com/;
go to 104.4 FM; or
search for Resonance FM – The Art of Listening, on DAB or on your favourite radio app, like Tunein or Radioplayer.

Join in and continue the discussion and share your feedback with and , on Twitter and https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnd/ and Michele Scarr, on LinkedIn.

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🍋 Lemon & Raspberry Cookies

It's been a busy Easter weekend with the puppies 🐶🐶🐶🐶, but i knocked up some Lemon & Raspberry Cookies for blood sugar balancing snacks to keep us going on these sleepless days and nights.

They are fresh tasting and lemony so taste healthy and not overly sweet but made a nice change from chocolate and sweet cakes in abundance at Easter.

As always i like to post easy recipes so you can reproduce these at home without taking a day off work to prep 😂 😂🤟🏻

Ingredients
🍪 225g ground almonds
🍪 25g soft organic butter
🍪 1 egg white
🍪 2 tsp raw honey
🍪 2 tsp vanilla extract
🍪 zest of 1/2 lemon
🍪 75g raspberries

Method
🍋 Add all ingredients together in a mixing bowl and stir with a metal spoon so you can break up the butter and raspberries.
🍋 Use a dessert spoon to scoop and roll into a ball then squash with the palm of your hand into a cookie shape.
🍋 Place your cookies onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 180C in a fan or 200C normal oven for 10 minutes. Leave to cool on a wire rack.
🍋 They will bake golden brown on the outside and stay soft in the centre like a true cookie. Can always pop into the oven again for a few mins at 160C fan or 180C conventional if you would like to firm them up the next day.
🍋 Makes approx 20 and will last 2 days in an airtight container or you can keep in the fridge for 5 days. Dont know if they freeze as we gobbled them all up 😂😋

On Wednesday 23rd March (tomorrow!) I’ll be going live with Tom Ward from Fitness4Less Watford Gym at 3pm, to catch up and answer some of the common questions clients ask us about nutrition as part of the Fitness4Less 36 degree fitness package focused on Mind, Body, Nutrition, Community.



We’ll be discussing frequently asked questions received about nutrition at the gym with our top tips and guidance, nailing nutrition basics (no nonsense nutrition), and how you can get 1-1 help with my 14 Day Nutritional programme starting 28th March.



Here’s some of the stuff we’ll be going over in our half hour:



How would someone go about eating for fat loss

What should I be eating to lose weight

Will eating carbs stop me from losing weight (i.e. banishing fads)

They say eat more protein to grow muscle but I don’t know what that means

Should I be cutting things out of my diet to see results at the gym

I struggle with feeling tired after exercise, how do I combat that

I have no energy to stick to a regular fitness routine, is it because of what I’m eating

How do I make healthy meals and stick to it – I can only do it for a couple of weeks at a time

What does a balanced and healthy meal really look like? There are so many fad diets out there I can’t tell!

What should my portion sizes look like?

Is alcohol holding me back from seeing results at the gym

Can I still have a takeaway and lose weight

Sports drink vs. water, which is better



As mentioned, I’m running a 14-Day Nutritional Programme called Get Lean Spring Clean kick starts on 28th March for Fitness4Less members.



Join in on the live on their Instagram page at 3pm to catch all this and more!



Catch it here and follow Fitness4Less too:https://www.instagram.com/fitness4lessuk/

Cauliflower Tart 😋😋

Tomorrow I am back in the kitchen to teach chef. The lecture is Pulses & Grains.

I shall be looking at the nutritional value, many different types, preparation, cooking, storage methods.

I shall of course be talking about how it impacts on and covering diet and and non coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS).

There are some cool recipes to cook, a big class and I cant wait.

Here is one of the recipes we will be making - Cauli tart. Doesnt it look good!

Stay tuned for more fun tomorrow.

Some lovely feedback from one of my fantastic clients!





“After years of suffering from bowel syndrome and other gut related issues, and having tried traditional medicine as well as seeing a gastroenterologist, I have decided to find a nutritionist and Michele was recommended by a friend. Over just a few months she has completely changed my life. I now feel as if I had a new gut, and both my mental and physical health has improved dramatically thanks to the diet Michele got me to follow along with the natural remedies she has put me on. Her support has been so precious!I’d recommend her to anyone.”



If you’re looking for support with your gut health, or any other nutritional aspects, visit my website or simply message me “Nutrition help!” here on LinkedIn!

Come get your gut in order!

80% of our immune system lives in our gut making it more important than ever to nurture our gut health.

And yet people don’t know how to take care of it!

Science is constantly discovering more about its impact on chronic disease, brain health and mood. The information is out there but can be hard to grasp without the right guide!

That’s where I come in.

I’m thrilled because I’m running a masterclass to teach you all about how to utilise this information, truly nurture your health and you'll get a gorgeous meal to boot!

In this Masterclass I will teach you the science of gut health, give you an understanding of the gut microbiome, IBS and leaky gut and how to look after it, using diet and nutrition.

This fantastic food symposium will be held on the 2nd April 2022 in Clapham Common East London(a big thank you to Made In Hackney for letting us use their space!!) from 10am to 1:30pm GMT.

Not only will you be learning the ins and out of how to keep your whole-self happy and healthy, but we’ll be cooking a delicious lunch to eat together, as well as some extra treats to take home.

For more details get in touch, either on here or via my website and keep an eye out for more information to follow!

I can’t wait to see you there!

So, it’s been a while since I really talked about myself and what I do, and with some new faces on my page I thought you all might like some fun facts about me! 😄

I get 2 or 3 birthdays every year as I was born on the 29th February. This year I will be celebrating on the 28th and the 1st March as there is no 29.

I have a husky called Mishka

I love to sail and can skipper motorboats.

I studied Economia e Commercio in Bergamo, Italy and speak fluent French and Italian

I used to be an Investment Banker and worked in the City for many years, brokering Italian Government bonds and as a Relationship Manager for ABN AMRO Bank

I had my own Lingerie Boutique in Shoreditch, East London called Bo****lo

I took my Nutrition Diploma at the College of Naturopathic Medicine

I worked for 2 years at the London Clinic of Nutrition in Marylebone

I teach Vegan Chef and Natural Chef at the College of Naturopathic Medicine for the last 2 years

I opened my Private Practice just before lockdown. Not the best timing.

I practice from clinic rooms at Shoreditch / Liverpool St and work online in zoom consultation

I am passionate about Women’s health

I also specialise in the gut.

Overall, I just love to help people get healthier with tweaks to diet and lifestyle.

I teach healthy cooking skills so you can look after your body

I transform lives, I prevent operations, I help produce successful pregnancies, I assist healthy ageing.

As always, thank you all for the love and support you give, and keep an eye out for my March series on LinkedIn!

They say the way to the heart is the stomach, so it seems fitting to follow lovely February with gutsy March.

Here’s what I have going on in March.

For this month, I want to focus in on gut health here in on Linked In so if you have any questions or queries either make a comment on my posts or just dm me and we can discuss in private and give you some clarity on what action to take.

The gut begins at the mouth through the 2cm wide oesophageal tube into the side of the stomach onto the 7meters of small intestine which then meanders through to the large colon until it reaches the exit at your guessed it, the a**s.

The gastrointestinal tract - what a journey.

In truth gut health is far more important that people often realise and can affect many different aspects of our health. Now who wouldn’t want to know more about that!

I shall also be running a Cooking for Gut Health Masterclass on the 2nd April in which you will learn all about the gut microbiome, understanding the best foods to eat to nurture your digestive system, feed your microbiome and heal any inflammation with gut loving foods.

You will make some delicious gut healing recipes, we’ll eat a healthy lunch together and you get some home-made probiotic goodies (by you) to take away.

Watch this space for more on your gut, and how to keep it at it’s happiest!

Not really news to Functional Medicine Naturopathic Practitioners but a great read for anyone still thinking that fat makes you fat and gives you heart disease.
Spoiler alert: not true and this large study shows it

Groundbreaking News: Low Fat Diets Increase Risk of Death, Study Says As you probably know, I’m a huge proponent of having plenty of healthy fats in your diet. People have been incorrectly cutting fat to dangerously low levels for far too long. This old school and precarious ...

Guess what this makes ?

Ahhh its easy - Pecan Banana Bread 🍌🍞
Takes me back to lockdown 2020 😂

Havent made a banana in ages and I have a new recipe to compete with my quinoa version. (Check that one out here on the grid)

It's really simple to make and wont spike you're blood sugar as theres very little sweetener in it and its mainly all protein.

With 4 eggs and ground pecans for the flour it's filling and healthy so spike your blood glucose.

Pecans are still pretty exotic for us Brits 😂 but are brimming with flavour as well as health benefits:

🥜 healthy fats providing long lasting energy & lots of fibre for a healthy gut
🥜 antioxidant vitamins & minerals, such as manganese in particular, protecting against inflammation, heart disease & cancer
🥜 zinc manganese & copper which protect against osteoporosis & brittle bones
🥜 helping mood, focus and protective against neurodegenerative disorders, such as Dementia & Alzeimers

I use them alot in my granola too. Do you eat pecans?

Today the Government promised to enforce the school food standards by asking all schools to report on their food every year. A new inspection programme will also be developed to make sure canteens are meeting the school food standards and the Government is going to invest £5 million into training and support for schools to revolutionise cookery, leadership and governance!

It's a huge win for school food! The UK Government today made a big announcement on levelling up school food across the country. — Bite Back 2030 The UK Government today made a big announcement on levelling up school food across the country.

Nutrition East updated their business hours.

https://nutritioneast.london/recipes/celeriac-and-fennel-soup

Celeriac and Fennel Soup — Michele Scarr Nutritional Therapy Here’s one of my favourite recipes – winter warming celeriac and fennel soup. One of the things I love most about winter is that it is soup season, and soup is the easiest lunch or appetiser offering ever. This one is packed with delicious wintery flavours of celeriac with just a touch of nutmeg...

What a beauty!

7.30am. Stunning sunrise over the Regent's Canal at Broadway Market this morning. Whilst the streets were just waking up, people were started to appear into the crisp morning rubbing sleep from their eyes. The coffee shop lights were like beacons surrounded by bumbling sleepwalkers clutching their morning nectar. I joined the queue.
'Oat decaf latte please'

I'm a Nutritionist so it has be quirky 🤪

I'll be back for the Turmeric bun later i said to myself.

Coffee in hand i headed to the bus stop smiling as i saw owners being dragged down the road by eager dogs. Mishka is waiting for my return at home. 🐺 Good Girl.

What a perfect pink start to the day.

And despite being in a hurry ( arent we all?! ) I decided to stop and take a moment to appreciate this beautiful sky. 😍

Ahhhhh ... London town. I thought for a fleeting moment about my dreams of moving to the country or seaside, then i walked past the soon to be opened Planet Organic and thought. Phew so glad i didnt move. I love it here. ❤

Let the days noisy London chaos unfold.

https://nutritioneast.london/blog/why-we-should-eat-all-the-seasons

Why We Should Eat All The Seasons — Michele Scarr Nutritional Therapy A restaurant menu focused on seasonal produce is now super cool, but do you know why it’s important to eat seasonally? Quite simply, when you eat locally and seasonally you know you are eating the freshest, most abundantly available produce. It is better for everyone – you get the

🤸‍♀️Healthy snacks – Granola bars 👌🏻⠀
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👩‍🏫 These granola bars are perfect snacks for busy families to grab and go, for school or the work.
👨‍⚖️ A healthy fuel for hungry, growing children and naturally sweetened with dates, cinnamon and black strap molasses, which are rich in iron, potassium, magnesium, manganese, chromium, selenium, calcium – they are practically a multi – mineral!

🖤 Black strap molasses are the by-product of sugar cane extraction, made from the 3rd boil so it has a bittersweet flavour which is very concentrated.
🖤 Being low glycaemic index, this slows the metabolism of glucose and carbohydrates so is a good sugar option for diabetes.
🖤 Anti-inflammatory and high in anti-oxidants, black strap molasses reduces cancer causing free radicals and it is also a natural wound healer which research has shown to be beneficial for skin conditions such as acne or burns when applied topically.
🖤 It’s a good one for the store cupboard and is even great in a simple porridge with some banana. ⠀
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Ingredients:⠀
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85g dates ⠀
70ml boiling water⠀
85ml coconut oil⠀
1.5 tbsp black strap molasses⠀
½ tsp cinnamon⠀
170g gluten free oat flakes⠀
30g pecan nuts⠀
30g walnuts⠀
15g pumpkin and sunflower seeds⠀
A generous sprinkling of cacao nibs ⠀
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Method:⠀
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👩‍🍳 Chop the dates and add to a saucepan with the boiling water and simmer and stir for a couple of minutes until you have a thick paste.⠀
👩‍🍳 Add the coconut oil and molasses and mix well.⠀
👩‍🍳 Chop the nuts and seeds and add with the cinnamon to the oats. ⠀
👩‍🍳 Mix together with the ingredients in the saucepan until the oats are well coated and sticky. ⠀
👩‍🍳 Transfer into a lined baking tray and press down with the back of spoon until smooth and even. ⠀
👩‍🍳 Sprinkle with the cacao nibs and push into the mixture. ⠀
👩‍🍳 Cook in a preheated oven at 180C for 20minutes or until the top is golden brown. ⠀
👩‍🍳 Remove from the oven and cut into bars whilst warm using a sharp knife.⠀
👩‍🍳 Allow to cool in the tray then transfer to an airtight container.

https://nutritioneast.london/recipes/thai-curry-pumpkin-soup

Thai Curry Pumpkin Soup — Michele Scarr Nutritional Therapy This time of year, we have a wonderful glut of pumpkin and squash. And this is when I love to make Thai pumpkin soup. There is something incredibly comforting about this soup and its packed with anti-oxidants such as vitamin A, C, B6, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and manganese.

https://nutritioneast.london/blog/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-lets-get-to-the-bottom-of-it

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Getting to the Bottom of it — Michele Scarr Nutritional Therapy You may well have been suffering with it for years but the diagnosis of IBS is essentially meaningless; it’s a catch-all term used to encompass a huge variety of digestive issues. In my experience, it’s likely to be one of the following five conditions: SIBO, lactose intolerance, fructose malabs...

I'm firmly in the OAT milk camp and here's a great article on why Almond milk is not the best option for dairy free alternative.

Oat Milk vs. Almond Milk: Which Is More Environmentally Friendly? Factoring in everything from land use to pesticides, water consumption, and emissions, here are the environmental impacts of oat milk vs. almond milk.

to last years Vegan Chef group 2020 producing delicious healthy life affirming food in the CNM kitchen.

Great group to teach!

Read the new UK 'dirty dozen' ranking ..

Grapes top of list for pesticide residues Grapes and oranges contain the highest level of pesticides residues, according to the annual 'Dirty Dozen' ranking.

Porridge is back!

My first porridge of the season! And today was not so much about the oats but all about the apples.

These ☀️Sunshine apples - check out that yellow! Are so called because they were stewed with tumeric, that powerful anti-inflammatory which supports my joint health, and gives a subtle sweetness, besides the beautiful color, ginger, cardamon and staranise. All helping my immunity as well.

🍏 Cooked apples release a gut healing fibre called pectin which helps repair intestinal mucosal lining, reduces inflammation and modulates gut bacteria. I like to keep the skin on to maximise nutrients as the skin is full of minerals, fibre and beneficial anti-oxidants called polyphenols.

What's more, stewed apples help regulate bowel movements so are a great addition to your daily diet if you suffer with or constipation.

Working hard at the moment so really appreciate my Sunday off to walk Mishka over Hackney's beautiful Victoria Park followed by a trip to the Organic Farmers market. I'll show you what i bought in my next post. But in the meantime here's a shot of the Regents canal. Even though i live in the City it's important to stop and breathe in those moments of beauty. Inner city mindfulness.