Dr Sidney Baker is a rock star in the world of Functional Medicine, integrative health and nutrition. Currently based in Sag Harbor in the US, he is a Yale University graduate who has been practicing medicine for more than 50 years. He is the author of...
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: not all vanity is trivial. It’s so easy for us to cruise along and not really think about what we’re eating—or how we’re living—when we don’t have any ostensible symptoms. In my experience, three things typically compel...
Those that know me know that I am a HUGE fan of chocolate. Not just any old chocolate, though—I prefer darker varieties, which are rich (rather than sweet) and made with very few ingredients. While I can't deny I eat it for the flavour, it's also...
Now let me be clear: the importance of eating well stretches far beyond how nice your hair looks. However, it’s a misperception that all vanity is trivial. So often it’s the cosmetic things—the dull skin, the flaking nails, the brittle hair—that spur people on to take...
Eating in season is good for you, good for your wallet and good for the planet! I also find that familiarising yourself with what's in season is a subtle and satisfying way of reconnecting with nature, especially if you live in a town or city....
The food we choose should be both nourishing and enjoyable, but it’s not the only thing that can give us pleasure—far from it! A huge part of having a happy, healthy and easy relationship with food is recognising that it's just one of many facets that...