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FOOD FILE S
relaxing sauna session to kick
off my day.
relaxing sauna session to kick
off my day.
8:45am
Breakfast is always protein-rich to
keep my energy stable and
cravings in check. I sauté
whatever veggies I have on hand
- usually greens, tomatoes, onion,
and garlic - then add scrambled
eggs, a heaped spoonful of
something fermented for gut
health and a sprinkle of seeds for
healthy fats. Sometimes, I'll add
feta or chorizo, or give it a twist
with a drizzle of my homemade
prik nam pla, a Thai sauce. If I've
worked out, I'll make a shake with
protein powder, cacao, banana,
nut butter, Greek yogurt,
electrolytes and water. Other
mornings, I might enjoy a warm
bowl of congee [rice porridge]
with bone broth and pork
meatballs - I think it's the ultimate
comfort food!
9:30am
After breakfast, I settle in at my
desk for a day at the clinic.
James brings me a flat white (he
makes the best coffee!) and I sip
it after breakfast because I've
found having caffeine on an
empty stomach can make me a
bit jittery. Waiting until after I eat
also helps with iron absorption.
1:00pm
Lunch is usually something
we've batch-cooked over the
weekend to keep things quick
but nutritious. One go-to is chilli
con carne - hearty, delicious,
and easy to switch up. We might
have it with rice, on sourdough,
or with a jacket or sweet potato,
topped with guacamole,
jalapeños, cheese, sour cream,
and sometimes a homemade
salsa. Over time, I've discovered
my body thrives with a bit
of meat, as I need more vitamin
4:00pm
Once I wrap up with clients, I like
to get fresh air or wind down
with some Qi Gong, breathwork
or meditation. I try not to snack
too much between meals to give
my digestive system a break, but
if I get hungry, a sliced apple with
nut butter and cinnamon, or
some cheese on Peter's Yard
crackers are my go-tos.
7:00pm
Dinner is simple on weekdays
- a protein with lots of veggies.
Some favourites are wild salmon
with tahini and roasted veggies
or a grass-fed beef steak with
crispy potatoes and slaw. I'm big
on variety, so I make sure to get
a mix of plants in my diet for gut
health and all those antioxidants.
We grow vegetables, and James
is a great cook, too! If he's in
charge, it might be pasta like
puttanesca or carbonara, which
I'll top with sardines for an
omega-3 boost. On weekends,
I like to try something new
- lately, I'm loving the recipes
in Ixta Belfrage's Mezcla. For a
sweet end to the day, I'll have a
little dark chocolate - or, if I'm
indulging, sticky toffee pudding
with custard!
9:00pm
Before bed, I'll jot down a few
notes in my journal, including
any menstrual cycle symptoms.
We keep the bedroom tech-free
for better sleep, and lights are
out by 10pm to recharge for the
next day.
B
Natasha sees clients through her
private practice and the longevity
clinic HUM2N in Mayfair. For
details, visit nenutrition.co.uk
Natasha sees
clients through
her private
practice and the
NATASHA'S
TABLE TALK
NATASHA'S
TABLE TALK
When I don't
feel like cooking...
I'll toss together
unpasteurised cheese,
olives, veggies and
pre-boiled eggs to
create an easy meal.
My secret is...
I'm obsessed with
pastries! My favourite
spots right now are
Popham's and Arôme
bakeries in London.
For my food
philosophy...
For my food
philosophy...
I aim to make 90% of
my meals nutritious and
enjoy the other 10%.
For me, food is about
pleasure, celebrating
cultures and making
great memories.
I aim to make 90% of
my meals nutritious and
enjoy the other 10%.
For me, food is about
pleasure, celebrating
cultures and making
great memories.
My secret is...
I'm obsessed with
pastries! My favourite
spots right now are
Popham's and Arôme
bakeries in London.
When I don't
feel like cooking...
I'll toss together
unpasteurised cheese,
olives, veggies and
pre-boiled eggs to
create an easy meal.
A, zinc, iron and B vitamins than
average. It's all about knowing
what works best for you!
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