Hi, I’m Lily!
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Why Mums Need To Stop Waiting Until They Feel Unwell To Prioritise Their Health
As Mums, we’re often the last person on our own to-do list. We make sure everyone else gets their food first, get to school on time and has everything they need. Even as I write this right now, I’m about to go on holiday and with a list of 100 things to do, I packed…
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7 Gut Health Habits That Made The Biggest Difference For Me As A Busy Mum
It almost seems unreal, that I am here today writing about gut health. Like so many mums, I was focused on everyone else. The kids, work, keeping on top of the house, cooking and relying on caffeine to keep me going, ignoring the bloating, discomfort and lack of energy by the end of my working…
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The Mindset Shift That Keeps Me Consistent With Eating Well
Being consistent with healthy eating habits is probably one of the most challenging things we do, but it is absolutely possible. We all know that consistency brings results, so why is it so hard to stick with? Here are some of the most common reasons why we stop being consistent after a few weeks: Being…
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Easy Thai Green Curry
Easy evening dinners do not have to be boring. Just because it’s simple and quick, doesn’t mean it can’t be delicious at the same time. If you love Thai food like me, then you will love this recipe! My kids love this curry and so does many of my friends and family. The ingredients used…
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Quick Turkey Mince and Vegetable Stir Fry In Oyster Sauce
I am very excited to share my first ever simple and quick dinner recipe here on my blog! As a busy mum, one of the biggest challenges in my day is cooking up a nutritious meal after work. When my day at work is done, I am tired and hungry and the last thing I…
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Easy No Bake Chocolate Bites
As a busy mum, there’s nothing I love more than a quick and easy snack recipe! These have easily become my favourite homemade snack. It’s a low FODMAP recipe I first tried through Healthpath when I was following the low FODMAP diet, and I still make them regularly today. I like to batch-make them so…
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Affordable ways For Mums To Improve Gut Health
I know there are many mums out there who ignore their gut health issues such as chronic bloating, gas, discomfort, diarrhoea and constipation. While one obvious reason is that mums often prioritise everyone else’s health before their own, another common reason is the belief that improving gut health requires expensive organic foods and supplements. As…
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Gut Health After The Low FODMAP Diet
It has been a few years now since I was on the low FODMAP diet and it has had a massive impact on my gut health journey. It was the beginning of me feeling better and understanding how food was one of the main things affecting my gut and of course, not forgetting- other life…
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The Low FODMAP Reintroduction Phase: What I Learned
After weeks of eliminating foods, the thought of eating them again can feel scary. The elimination phase definitely felt safe and in some ways, much simpler to do than the reintroduction phase. When you start to feel results- less bloating, gas and discomfort in your gut- it can definitely create anxiety that the symptoms may…
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Eating Out On The Low FODMAP Diet
If I’m being totally honest here, when I decided to commit to the low FODMAP diet, I pretty much decided to write off eating out along with it too. Eating out on the low FODMAP felt so hard because garlic and onions are literally in everything out there- the thought of not knowing what ingredients…
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A Realistic Low FODMAP Day Of Eating For Busy Mums
Starting out on the low FODMAP diet can feel overwhelming, especially being a busy mum. It can feel like you are constantly reading labels, planning around the children and cooking separate meals. However, planning ahead, batch cooking, freezing food and cooking simple meals- can make the process less stressful. In this post, I share -what…
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5 Mistakes I Made On The Low FODMAP Diet (as a busy mum)
The low FODMAP diet is definitely not as simple as other diets, especially when you are a busy mum. It requires a level of commitment (logging your food and symptoms down every day!), will power, patience and understanding how to reintroduce the different food groups and not forgetting, lots of planning. Trying to follow the…
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What 4 months on the Low FODMAP Diet actually looked like
People often ask me about my experience on the Low FODMAP Diet. The most common questions I am asked are: how did I manage to stick to such a restrictive diet? How did I cope for so long? Is it hard to follow? Were you hungry? So I thought it would be very useful, to…
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5 Simple Tips On How To Improve Your Gut Health On A Budget As A Busy Mum
Realistic ways of how to actually fit it in your life! We type in Google or ask Chat GPT ‘How to heal your gut health’ and we see the same information come up all the time. By now, I’m sure many of you may be familiar with the foods we should be eating or the…
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How To Improve Gut Health On A Tight Budget (with practical tips!)
With the cost of living rising and bills going up, it may feel as though, looking after your gut health is impossible- especially with food prices going up so much too. However, there are still ways you can heal/ improve your gut. You can do this by making the right food and lifestyle choices. If…