Baked Scotch Eggs

By Janet Padfield | November 13, 2015
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These healthier baked scotch eggs are delicious and are great hot as a meal or cold in lunchboxes. They are simple to make and so much healthier than any scotch egg you can buy in the supermarkets. Enjoy Janet x Ingredients 9 medium sized organic eggs 10 best quality herb sauces (or plain & fresh…

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Thyroid and Nutrition – What you need to know

By Janet Padfield | November 11, 2015
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In this article I talk all about the thyroid and nutrition – I hope you find the information useful! The Thyroid The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland that sits in the neck. Its main role is as “energy manager”. It regulates the METABOLISM (that’s the amount of energy we make and use). If…

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Enjoy Pie? Make it a healthier Pie!

By Janet Padfield | November 5, 2015
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We all love a pie, however, the problem with pie is that it isn’t exactly what you would call a “health” food because pastry is full of wheat, saturated fats and calories and can contribute to weight gain, increased cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. This blog is about enjoying pie but in a healthier…

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Thyroid Seminar – Sunday 1st November

By Janet Padfield | November 1, 2015
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Want to learn more about thyroid conditions? Want to understand the potential symptoms? Want to explore how diet may be able to help you? Sunday 1st November 2pm – 4pm L’leno’s Café – Market Street Maidenhead Town Centre Hosted by TIM/Thyroid Facebook Group in Maidenhead Guest speaker Janet Padfield – Apples to Zinc Nutritional Therapy…

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Healthy Lunchbox Talk

By Janet Padfield | September 23, 2015
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It’s tomorrow evening – Don’t forget to book your place to avoid disappointment. Only £6 in advance and you get lots of great information!

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Apple & Cinnamon Cupcakes Recipe

By Janet Padfield | September 23, 2015
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Enjoy this easy, tasty and healthy apple and cinnamon cupcakes recipe

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Sandwiches

By Janet Padfield | September 19, 2015
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Earlier in the year was national sandwich week and a big celebration of this bread based product. …..and what’s not to like, it’s convenient, portable, quick to make and has plenty of filing options! For many, it’s a lunchtime staple.  In fact, according to the Flour Advisory Bureau sandwiches make up 50% of the UK’s annual…

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Sugar Vs Artificial Sweetener

By Janet Padfield | September 12, 2015
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“Sugar is bad” – that’s what we are constantly told by the media, slimming groups, dentists and GP’s. Even the government’s ‘Changes for Life’ campaign tells us to make sugar swaps. Their advice?…… switch to low sugar alternatives. According to the campaign we should…

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Skin Health

By Janet Padfield | September 5, 2015
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Skin Health The skin is the largest organ in the body.  It physically protects your bones, muscles and internal organs, protects your body from outside diseases, and allows you to feel and react to heat and cold to regulate your body heat. So it’s pretty special and needs special care to maintain it! Everyone’s skin…

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Healthy Breakfast

By Janet Padfield | August 29, 2015
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What was in your breakfast bowl this morning?  Was it a healthy breakfast? Breakfast is arguably the most important meal of the day.  Eating within an hour or two of waking can help with weight regulation1, concentration2 and even your daily mood3 Don’t be fooled into thinking that skipping breakfast will save on calories.  In…

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prebiotics versus probiotics

PREBIOTICS VERSUS PROBIOTICS

By Janet Padfield / January 21, 2025

What is the difference between a prebiotic and a probiotic? I like to think of…

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Keeping Healthy In Autumn & Winter

By Janet Padfield / October 9, 2023

My top tips for your health in Autumn As the leaves start to change colour…

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How not to comfort eat your way through winter

By Janet Padfield / November 17, 2021

How not to comfort eat your way through winter I don’t know about you but…

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9 Tips To Support Your Immune System

By Janet Padfield / October 11, 2021

9 Tips To Support Your Immune System The changing of the seasons from summer to…

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Just Be Better Than You Were Yesterday

By Janet Padfield / September 22, 2021

Just be better than you were yesterday! One of my favourite quotes is “you don’t…

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7 DAY SUGAR FREE CHALLENGE

By Janet Padfield / May 22, 2019

Apples to Zinc is running a new free event.  It’s a 7 day sugar free…

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Thyroid Health Workshop

By Janet Padfield / May 23, 2017

If your thyroid isn’t functioning quite as it should be then why not book your…

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Thyroid and Nutrition – What you need to know

By Janet Padfield / November 11, 2015

In this article I talk all about the thyroid and nutrition – I hope you…

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