Porridge… I think the sweet or salty, milk or water debate can be as divisive as pineapple on a pizza (it’s a solid yes for me!) How do you like your porridge? What are your rules? Me, I like both… sweet and salty in the same bowl… just like popcorn… yes you can mix it […]
Are you losing control in this busy season?
So many people I speak to talk about the madness of December and how they ‘just have no time’, and they are rushed and pushed all over the place with many, many commitments. They are stretched to breaking point… Is this you? Are you saying yes to everything, even if you really don’t want to […]
Easy Hummus Recipe
I don’t like canned chickpeas, I find there is a taste from them that I don’t like, so I use dried chickpeas. You do need to soak them overnight before you cook them. I batch-cook them in my slow cooker, portion them and keep them in the freezer until I want to use them. I […]
How do you make your chocolate healthier?
This one is for the health-conscious chocolate lover… I am not a fan of milk or white chocolate. I find them too sweet. I was put off at the Cadbury’s factory in Tasmania, and the guide told us that the white chocolate was just the leftovers after they had taken the goodness out of the […]
Taking back control
Do you feel like to have lost control of your health and well-being? I know I have felt like that in the past especially when I have been in a Crohn’s flare. Losing my independence and freedom (couldn’t even wash or dress myself at my worst).  More recently being told by the hospital that I […]
#153 Sam The Hormone Goddess Podcast: Hormone health, perimenopause, mother, maiden, crone
In this conversation, Jen & Sam discuss women’s health, slowing down, listening to your body, and the journey from maiden to mother to crone. Why it’s important to reclaim the language of Crone and Witch. Follow Sam on Instagram @the_hormone_goddess Get your free 5 day body and mind reset here www.iamjenwilson.com/free5day Subscribe to my YouTube […]
How to clear your head
Hello, I hope you have had a good weekend. I love when we get these clear blue skies and fresh cold weather. I am not a fan when it clouds over and gets damp! And my body lets me know about it’s dislike too…Â It’s at this time of year many of us get cold’s […]
Roasted Chickpeas – 3 flavour ideas
I am a savoury snack girl! Crisps are my vice… and I have been drifting back to snacking on them (or having them instead of a meal) a little too often just now. In my mission to help improve my gut health, I know that regularly snacking on crisps isn’t good for my health… and […]
FREE Body & Mind Reset Masterclass
🥳 Introducing The Healing Rebel Body & Mind Reset Master Class designed exclusively for women tired of feeling frustrated and exhausted by their health. 🌱💪 Are you ready to prioritise your well-being and make positive changes NOW? This master class will teach you the basic steps to regain control and reset your body and […]
A year from now you will wish you started today
If only I had (enter whatever habit you are procrastinating on here) last year… I would be so much further ahead… I feel conflicted writing that first sentence because I believe everything happens at the right time, and we need to be in enough pain to push us in another direction… BUT… most of us […]
Why do you need to strengthen your feet and ankles?
The Pilates for Beginners course started last Tuesday, and week one was about your feet and how you connect to the ground to improve movement. Each foot has 7000 nerve endings, which get desensitized when we are in shoes – the thicker the sole, the more problematic the shoe. Those nerves are meant to read […]
#152 Podcast hand massage and acupressure points for relaxation and soothing anxiety
In this podcast, Jen guides you through a relaxing hand massage and teaches you a couple of acupressure points that are excellent for cooling a hot flush, calming the mind and calming anxiety https://youtu.be/X2un0XzBzxM Get access to Jen’s free 5 day body & mind reset www.iamjenwilson.com/free5day Subscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilson Like my Facebook […]
Baked Apple (well grilled really)
Warming up my breakfast… I like to have Greek yogurt with fruit, homemade granola, brazil nuts & kefir for my breakfast. I am getting my protein, fats, carbs, fiber, and ferments all in the first meal of the day… BUT I live in Scotland, and November is cold and damp… according to Ayurveda and Traditional […]
Do you have tight hips and sore lower back?
Tight hips and lower back pain often go hand in hand. If you spend a lot of time seated, this could be or become an issue for you. Check out this week’s video below for a simple Pilates exercise that could help, or click here if it doesn’t load https://youtube.com/shorts/CghGsbgU90A It’s these type of exercises […]
My Soup Challenge
I was listening to a doctor talk about one of her patients who turned his health around by including a smoothie every day that had 57 different ingredients in it. He would go to the farmers market and buy whatever was in season, put it together in batches and make it up daily. He went […]
Basic Pilates Moves for back pain
Back pain can be breathtaking (not in a good way) and immobilising. One of the many things I love about Pilates is the mobility you get in your spine and the strength in the muscles to help support your body which can significantly reduce, if not alleviate the pain. Simple but powerful, that’s what the […]
Carrot & coriander soup
Carrot & Coriander Soup Fiber Points 8+ 500g bag of carrots 1 Onion 4 celery sticks 2 bay leaves 1 tbsp Oregano 1 tbsp Basil 3 heaped tspn Bouillion or 3 stock cubes Cayenne pepper (optional & how much depends on how hot) ½ tspn black pepper Handful of fresh coriander (plus spare to garnish) […]
Spicy Tomato & Lentil Soup
Hello, Cosy in with a warming soup… Not only can soup be packed with fiber and nutrients, but because you blend it, it can be much easier to digest. If, like me, you can be sensitive to tomatoes, I find when they are cooked, I am less sensitive, but also removing the skins – so […]
How do you deal with anxiety?
I returned to the gym last week after 3 years away (and it’s probably been 4 or 5 years since I was there to exercise due to my ongoing health roller-coaster!). It wasn’t an impulse decision to go back. I had been toying with the idea since July – but didn’t want to be indoors […]
Mobility for neck pain
If you have neck and upper back pain, there are a couple of things you might be doing that aggravate it… Do you walk leading with your head rather than your heart? Do you spend a lot of time on your mobile phone or tablet, on a computer, reading a book, or just generally looking […]
Potato and leek soup
Nourishing your body is essential for better health. Gut microbiome research is coming on leaps and bounds over the last few years. The best ways to improve gut health is eating fermented foods (like the recipes I have shared in previous weeks) and increasing fiber diversity, aiming for at least 30 different sources each week. […]
Are you looking after your health?
Hello, I hope you are well… October is upon us… and it’s quite the month for campaigns… Menopause Awareness Month Sober October Breast Cancer Awareness Month Lupus Awareness Month ADHD Awareness Month To name just a few of the health-related ones!! And I am adding my own… The Healing Rebel Awareness Month If you have […]
If you have a sore lower back and sit a lot of the day… you need this
If you have lower back pain and you spend a lot of time sitting, there is a good chance that the back pain is coming from: tight hip flexors weak abdominal muscles weak pelvic floor overstretched lower back weak glutes (butt muscles) A common misconception when you feel pain in your lower back is that […]
Autumn soup season is here!
Autumn Veg Soup Fiber Points 7+ (the more variety of veg and herbs, the more fiber points you get. This really simple soup reminds me of my grandma (who made the best soup!) 3 medium carrots 1 onion 4 stems of celery 1 large potato 1/4 cup of rice 1/2 cup of lentils 2 bay […]
The Power of Self-Care: Embrace a Relaxing Alternative Christmas Party this Year
Tired of the same old stressful Christmas parties? Looking for a much-needed escape from the chaos of the festive season? Well, I’ve got some great news for you! Introducing our Alternative Christmas Party – Festive Half-Day Escape! Imagine a gathering where you can truly relax, unwind, and enjoy quality time with your friends, colleagues, or […]