// HOME-MADE TOMATO KETCHUP RECIPE // You may have seen the story I put up a few weeks ago of the bottles of home-made tomato ketchup sauce I made. Well some of you asked for the recipe, so here it is…. Every year I try to make a batch of this sauce, with our home grown tomatoes. This year I grew a variety of beef, moneymaker and roma tomatoes which gave us a wonderful glut of tomatoes at the end of September. This sauce will keep in the pantry if sterilised properly in their bottles for up to a year and once opened, leave it in the fridge until it’s all used up . . Be Love 💕 . #healthyrecipes #nutrition #naturopathy #yoga #yoga_community #yogalove #yogi #yogafood #yogakitchen #abalancedlife #chakra #family #community #connection #wellness #functionalnutrition #healthyeating #healthyliving #healthyfood #womenshealth #cyclesyncing #lifestyle #naturalhealth #foodie #naturalchef #love #tomatosauce #blogger #recipe #homemade

My Gang ✨ 📸 @isabellafleurphotography . . . Be Love 💕 . #motherhood #mother #hormones #yoga #yoga_community #yogalove #parenting #postpartum #yogakitchen #abalancedlife #family #community #connection #wellness #healthyliving #healthyfood #womenshealth #cyclesyncing #lifestyle #naturalhealth #foodie #naturalchef #love #menstrualhealth #stayathomemom #mothering #mumlife #mum #mummy #mygang

// THE DUALITY OF ‘ME’ & THEM // Before motherhood I could never have imagined the push & pull of me & them. The constant duality of maintaining my identity AND being their mother. Being their world but also maintaining your world can feel like the hardest part sometimes. I often want the chaos and the silence all in the same breath!🤷🏻‍♀️ There is no rule book for this hon, so if this is you right now, I see & hear your struggle. If this is your dream, then I hope you get to enjoy this duality & learn to be at one with it too. If you’ve been there, done that….I commend you 👏🏻 . . . . Be Love 💕 . #mum #love #mumlife_truths #mumlife #baby #family #mother #motherhood #hormones #yoga #postpartum #kids #mama #happy #instagood #mummy #babygirl #babyboy #abalancedlife #yogakitchen #mumsofinstagram #parenting #pregnant #pregnancy #newborn #life #stayathomemum #sahm #babies #duality

// THE SIDE HUSTLE OF LATE // I’ve used the term ‘side hustle’ rather flippantly here…because this project has been anything but a side hustle. I think it’s fair to say building houses is a departure from what my usual career consists of which is food, health, hormones and motherhood. Those things I know well, but building houses….not so much! Back in 2016 my husband and I bought a dilapidated bungalow on a large corner plot in Reigate and decided we would try to become property developers as a ‘side hustle’ while we kept everything else running smoothly in our lives. We moved into the bungalow and spent the next 3 years getting planning permissions in place (which took a lot of patience and energy), we moved out and thought we’d start the build in 2020, but the pandemic put our plans to bed until Sept 2022 when we finally knocked the bungalow down and began the process of project managing a development which we had no experience in. Doing this with two small children, my husbands full-time job and an existing property portfolio with 23 tenants was a colossal task to say the least!😰 BUT….WE DID IT!!! 💪🏻✨🙏🏼🎉 We have come through the other side and I am so proud of what @greatlondonspaces and I have created. Two beautiful semi-detached houses with incredible open plan living spaces in a lovely location in Reigate, Surrey. Sitting here today reflecting on how we got this done, in all honestly, it still feels too raw, the lows have been tougher than anything we’ve ever experienced, we are more tired than we’ve ever been before and the experience has left us fragmented and relieved it’s over. I was going to share the lessons we’ve learnt along the way, but I am not sure I can articulate them well enough yet to share, I think that’s for a later date when the dust has settled and we have recouped a bit. I’ll leave this here with a huge congratulations and well done to my incredible husband @greatlondonspaces who has fought tooth and nail to get this project off the ground, out of the ground and to completion. I am beyond proud of him 💖 And now we all deserve a big long rest ✨ Be love 💕 . . . .

// ADRENAL FATIGUE // I see this as such a common issue with my clients. Also known as ‘Burnout’ this dysregulation of the HPA-axis is so, so common in our fast-paced world and it can have horrible symptoms which make it really hard to function day-to-day. Our adrenal glands sit on top of our kidneys & are responsible for releasing hormones that regulate our metabolism, immune system, reproductive health, blood sugar response & stress response by releasing cortisol. Under periods of prolonged &/or excess stress our adrenal glands produce a constant supply of cortisol to help us deal with our stress but the HPA-axis can stop responding to this signal to produce more,more,more cortisol! Our adrenal glands become depleted from this overwork leading to Adrenal Fatigue! So what? Well aside from the symptoms described here, other hormones & important systems get shut down that aren’t a priority. Thus our immune system is compromised & you may experience low immunity to seasonal colds/flues. From a female hormonal POV Oestrogen, progesterone, thyroid (your metabolism), testosterone, digestion all get put on the back burner. Then the adrenals try to compensate & use progesterone to make more cortisol, creating shorter or irregular menstrual cycles. If you want to feel & be well, you have to find balance in your life learn how to stop living in a state of chronic stress on your mind & body & regulate your hormones. Of course, I am here to help, jump on a free call with me if you experience these symptoms & want to know how a naturopath can help you. Book via my website . . Be Love 💕 . #cyclesync #cycle_sync #burnout #hormones #hormonebalance #hormonehealth #hormoneimbalance #menstrualhealth #womenshealth #functionalnutrition #healthandwellness #healthyeating #naturalhealth #healthyliving #postpartum #motherhood #yoga #yogalove #abalancedlife #yogakitchen #lifestyle #foodie #naturalchef #mumlife #mother #family #parenting #follow #like #adrenalfatigue

I’ve been reflecting on how this little man handled his first few days of primary school… Summer holidays were tough… leaving all his friends at preschool, stepping into endless days with a looming unknown in the future “what is big school mummy?”. Not yet able to gauge time and manage fear &/or excitement, it’s been months spent managing emotions he still doesn’t quite understand. But instead of giving into his fear he chose excitement & with confidence & trust in us placing him in good hands he stepped right up to his teacher & introduced himself. Waving an excited hand he announced “Hi Miss T, I am Adam!” And with permission to enter we watched as he happy skipped his way through his classroom doors without even a backward glance. I could not be more proud. He taught me something that morning that I often forget myself….Confidence! He leant into the excitement, decided to ignore the fear & stepped forward with utter confidence. He decided he was going to fake it until he made it. Thank you for the reminder Adam and to all the other first time primary school mums watching as their little ones leave your arms….I am sending strength, love and a well deserved pat on the back 👏🏻 . . Be Love 💕 . #mum #love #mumlife #baby #family #mother #motherhood #postpartum #kids #mama #happy #instagood #mummy #babygirl #babyboy #mumsofinstagram #parenting #pregnant #pregnancy #school #life #stayathomemum #sahm #babies #firstdayofschool #grateful #connection #writing #personal #bhfyp

Get to know your hormones // OESTROGEN // . . Be Love 💕 . #cyclesync #cycle_sync #cyclesyncing #hormones #hormonebalance #hormonehealth #hormoneimbalance #menstrualhealth #womenshealth #functionalnutrition #healthandwellness #healthyeating #naturalhealth #healthyliving #postpartum #motherhood #yoga #yogalove #abalancedlife #yogakitchen #lifestyle #estrogen #healthyhormones #mumlife #mother #family #parenting #follow #like #oestrogen

May Bank Holiday Weekend Dump #3 Mum-son trip to North Devon. Our first one-on-one getaway since becoming a mother to another and a big brother. I really enjoyed this time to reconnect to this boy who is becoming the sweetest little man. . . . . Be Love 💕 . #motherhood #mother #northdevon #yoga #may #yogalove #parenting #bankholiday #yogakitchen #abalancedlife #chakra #family #community #connection #wellness #healthyliving #healthyfood #womenshealth #lifestyle #naturalhealth #foodie #naturalchef #love #devon #stayathomemom #mothering #mumlife #mum #mummy

// LUTEAL PHASE // Your Luteal Phase is the last phase of your cycle, right before your next period and after ovulation. So approximately days 15-28 of your cycle. HOW YOU MIGHT BE FEELING 🥱 It’s when you will generally be feeling at your slowest because your energy seems to have vanished, as has your desire to be social or go out and be around people. But this phase has an upside too, it’s when your thoughts start to turn inwards and your focus turns to internal matters such as your life direction, goals, dreams and relationships. Your mind is highly critical and analytical during this phase so it’s a good time to journal, create mood boards or just sit and reflect on a few things. SYMPTOMS & NUTRITION 🥑 The Luteal Phase is also known for its mood swings, sugar cravings and bloating so if you’re prone to PMS symptoms make sure you up the intake of healthy fats and complex slow burning carbohydrates to avoid blood sugar imbalances and ensures an easier passage through these irritable symptoms. God speed! FOOD FOR THIS PHASE 🥕 Autumnal foods are the best foods for this phase so eat loads of walnuts, pumpkin or butternut squash soups, pears, fish such as halibut, cod and wild salmon, cabbage slaws and plenty of slow cooked stews or roasted veg such as sweet potatoes, parsnips and carrots . . . Be Love 💕 . #cyclesync #cycle_sync #cyclesyncing #hormones#hormonebalance #hormonehealth #hormoneimbalance #menstrualhealth #womenshealth #functionalnutrition #healthandwellness #healthyeating #naturalhealth#healthyliving#postpartum #motherhood #yoga #yogalove #abalancedlife #yogakitchen #lifestyle #foodie #naturalchef #mumlife #mother #family #parenting #follow #like #lutealphase

May 2023 marks 7 years since the release of #theyogakitchen 🫶🏼 In those 7 years I’ve seen with my own eyes, had pictures sent to me and heard about just how far reaching this book has flown. From retreat kitchens in Costa Rica to bookshelves in Vancouver to cafes in New Zealand. I truly love the life this book has lived and the memories it’s made. I’d love to hear if you have any special memories or stories about The Yoga Kitchen from your own kitchens over the years. Leave me a comment if you’d like to share👇🏽 . . . Be Love 💕 . #healthyrecipes #nutrition #naturopathy #yoga #yoga_community #yogalove #yogi #yogafood #yogakitchen #abalancedlife #chakra #family #community #connection #wellness #functionalnutrition #healthandwellness #healthyeating #healthyliving #healthyfood #womenshealth #cyclesyncing #lifestyle #naturalhealth #foodie #naturalchef #love #menstrualhealth #recipe 📸 @calmacbeth

I promised I would share what I have been up to while the kids have been catching their zzzz’s….and first up is my 💥new website💥 Let me walk you through it: 👋🏻 It’s a place you can get to know me a bit better. 📚 Browse and purchase my books. 👩🏻‍⚕️Two awesome ways you can work with me! 🥑Loads of recipes and blog posts to fill your boots with. ⚡️ A FREEBIE! with more FREEBIES to come! AND most importantly….a way you can contact me if you ever need to chat and see if what you’re dealing with is something I can help. Later this year I’ll be uploading my cleanse packages, a very exciting cycle syncing online course and loads more freebies and ebooks 😅 Take a look around and let me know what you think below 👇🏽 . . . . Be Love 💕 . #motherhood #mother #hormones #yoga #yoga_community #yogalove #parenting #postpartum #yogakitchen #abalancedlife #chakra #family #community #connection #wellness #healthyliving #healthyfood #womenshealth #cyclesyncing #lifestyle #naturalhealth #foodie #naturalchef #love #menstrualhealth #stayathomemom #mothering #mumlife #mum #mummy

// #mumlife_littleplates // As some of you may have seen I have been posting the little plates of food I serve to my kids so I thought I would do a little post to explain my thoughts behind this idea… As a mum, I seem to get asked for meal inspiration for kids a lot so I thought I would reveal my kids meals here so loads more mums can also get inspired. Preparing my kids food is something I really love doing. I love making the food variety as colourful as possible with loads of different textures and every now and then filled with foods I call palate pushers! So the idea is this: I’ll post pics of my kids brekkie, snack and dinner plates every now and then offering you an insight into what a naturopath feeds her kids! It will be honest, unedited and hopefully helpful 🌟 Scroll through to the end to find out what dinner time with Grace is really like 🤣 . . . Be Love 💕 . #babyfood #kidsfoodinspo #kidsfoodideas #nutrition #mum #love #mumlife #baby #family #mother #motherhood #yoga #postpartum #kids #mama #happy #instagood #mummy #babygirl #babyboy #abalancedlife #yogakitchen #mumsofinstagram #parenting #pregnant #life #stayathomemum #sahm #babies