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Spring Radiance Salad with Pomegranate & Seeds

Spring Radiance Salad with Pomegranate & Seeds

by Julia K | Apr 13, 2025 | Healthy Living Recipes, Monthly Recipes

This vibrant salad brings together the bold jewel tones of pomegranate with the earthy richness of roasted sweet potatoes, the robust greens of kale, and a crunchy medley of seeds — pumpkin, sesame, and more. It’s a celebration of spring’s renewal, bursting with...
Red Lentil Dhal with Cauliflower

Red Lentil Dhal with Cauliflower

by Julia K | Mar 3, 2025 | Healthy Living & Longevity, Monthly Recipes

This Red Lentil Dhal with Cauliflower, Beetroot Strips & Coconut is a nourishing, fiber-rich dish that supports gut health and boosts immunity. Infused with warming spices, creamy coconut, and naturally sweet roasted beets, it’s both comforting and nutrient-dense....
Heart-Warming February Yoga Practice 41-Minute Gentle Flow

Heart-Warming February Yoga Practice 41-Minute Gentle Flow

by Julia K | Feb 9, 2025 | Monthly Video

Enjoy this heart-warming 41-minute yoga practice, designed to open your chest, strengthen your respiratory system, clear your mind, and nourish your heart space. Perfect for the colder, quieter days of February, this gentle flow will help you reconnect with yourself...
Fuel Your Day with Heart-Friendly Beetroot Soup

Fuel Your Day with Heart-Friendly Beetroot Soup

by Julia K | Feb 2, 2025 | Clive Pattle, Healthy Living & Longevity, Healthy Living Recipes

Late Autumn and early Winter months, we can always celebrate the humble yet vibrant beetroot. It’s a such nutrient-packed super healthy vegetable. From smoothies, and freshly squeezed beetroots shots, soups, to tahini pink beetroot sauces ( perfect for a retreat...
Vibrant Red Cabbage & Carrot Salad with a Zesty Lemon Drizzle

Vibrant Red Cabbage & Carrot Salad with a Zesty Lemon Drizzle

by Julia K | Jan 9, 2025 | Healthy Living Recipes, Monthly Recipes

This vibrant Red Cabbage & Carrot Salad is a crunchy, colourful addition to any meal or a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish on its own. Tossed with a zesty drizzle of olive oil and lemon, and finished with a sprinkle of Himalayan salt, it’s as flavourful as it is...
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Reset the Circadian Rhythm ( Sleep/Wake Cycle ) wi Reset the Circadian Rhythm ( Sleep/Wake Cycle ) with 20 mins * Morning Sunlight Walk * ☀️☺️

Morning sunlight is one of the simplest ways to reset your body and mind ☀️

Getting outside within 30–60 minutes of waking (even just a short walk) helps:
✨ wake you up faster and clear brain fog

 ✨ balance your hormones for better energy through the day

 ✨ boost mood by increasing serotonin (your “feel good” chemical)

 ✨ reduce stress and support mental wellbeing

 ✨ improve focus, memory, and 
overall BRAIN 🧠 function

 ✨ set you up for deeper, better sleep at night

You don’t need long — just 20 mins on a sunny day it’s more than enough. Turn the face to the sun. Don’t need the sunglasses or sunscreen. The sun needs to hit the retina. Just enjoy the glow and warmth of the sun. ☀️

With spring around the corner, it’s the perfect time to build this habit 🌿 boost your energy and get your body moving.

#morningsun  #feelgood #simplehabits #spring #healthyageing ☀️✨
Movement. Nature. Connection. 🏔️🚶‍♀️🌳 12 miles wa Movement. Nature. Connection. 🏔️🚶‍♀️🌳

12 miles walked on Saturday with such a wonderful group of people...

This weekend’s long walk was with the @north_beds_ramblers . Fresh air, good conversations, shared miles and plenty of laughter along the way.

I walk most days, but group walks bring something extra special. Moving our bodies outdoors supports our physical health, our mental wellbeing too. Walking clears the mind, lifts the mood and gives the brain space to breathe. 🧠

Community like this is so important — connection, encouragement, and simply showing up for ourselves and each other.

I also host a monthly walk with my yogis and our next one is 
🚶‍♀️Saturday 21st March in Woburn at 9:30am. If you’d like to join us, get in touch and I can add you to the walking WhatsApp group. Everyone is welcome. 🌿

And if you’re someone who loves adventure, hiking and wellbeing…

I have an upcoming —> 
Longevity Hiking & Yoga Retreat in the Tatras
2–9 May 2026. 
It’s going to be an incredible week of mountains, movement, yoga, connection and nature. 

✨There is only 1 space left if you’d like to join us.

Check the link in bio for details or send me a message if you feel called to be part of this upcoming ELEVATE week with us. ✨

#walking #community #freshair #mountains #healthyageing ✨
Brain & Gut Nourishing Quinoa Chicken Bowl 🌱 Toda Brain & Gut Nourishing Quinoa Chicken Bowl 🌱

Today I’m sharing a brain- and gut-nourishing bowl that supports cognitive function, digestion and overall wellbeing — especially important during midlife and menopause.

Let’s start with the organic chicken.
I marinate it with turmeric, fresh ginger, chilli, olive oil, lemon juice, Himalayan salt and black pepper.

This combination is not only delicious but also anti-inflammatory and supportive for brain health.

Next, is quinoa.

Quinoa is technically a seed, but we cook it like a grain.
It’s a complete plant protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids.

It’s also rich in magnesium, iron, fibre and B-vitamins, which support energy, brain function and gut health.

I cook the quinoa and finish it with fresh parsley for extra antioxidants and vitamin C.

Now for the gut-health side salad.

This is kefir yogurt mixed with cucumber, spring onions, nigella seeds & fresh coriander.

Kefir is a fermented food packed with beneficial bacteria, which helps support the gut microbiome — and a healthy gut is closely linked to brain health.

Here we have sesame seeds, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts and pistachios, lightly crushed.

These bring healthy fats, minerals and plant compounds that support brain function, heart health and hormone balance.

I also add extra nigella seeds for their anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits.

To finish the dish, I add a few rocket leaves, some lightly sautéed broccoli stems, and drizzle everything with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice.

This bowl is rich in protein, fibre, healthy fats and fermented foods — a beautiful combination to nourish both the brain and the gut.

If you’d like to see more info about this recipe , the full 17-minute video is available on my F page https://www.facebook.com/juliakhealthyliving/ 

And, a full step-by-step recipe, I’ll send it to you in PDF format when you sign up for Sunday Slow newsletter. 😊🌱

And remember — food can be one of the most powerful ways we support our brain, hormones and long-term health. And, yoga & community! 😄

#brainfoods #guthealthy #feedyourbrain #balancedhormones #healthyageing ⚡️
I’m sharing five supplements that support cognitiv I’m sharing five supplements that support cognitive function, focus, mood and sleep during menopause. 🌸

Reminder: food first, supplements second.

1. / Omega-3 fatty acids @barebiology 
Omega-3s are powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients that support brain health.
I like using Bare Biology for quality omega-3.
Also include foods like wild salmon, mackerel, walnuts and chia seeds.

2. / B Vitamins – especially B6, B9 and B12
These vitamins are essential for neurotransmitter production, the chemicals your brain uses to communicate.
Think of B vitamins as brain energy.
They also help lower homocysteine, a compound linked to cognitive decline.
Great food sources include leafy greens, beans, lentils, whole grains and eggs.
B12 is particularly important because it helps produce the myelin sheath, which protects nerve fibres and allows messages to travel quickly between the brain and body.

3. / Magnesium glycinate
I like Magic Magnesium from New Nordic, @newnordic_uk which also includes B vitamins.
Magnesium supports sleep quality, nerve signalling and stress regulation.
It’s a great supplement to take before bed.

4. Lion’s Mane mushroom
I use Lion’s Mane tablets from AAVALABS  Nootropic @aavalabs 
This medicinal mushroom has been used for thousands of years.
It may stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF), which supports memory and cognitive performance.

5. / Choline. This is a highly bioavailable choline source from Lifetropics.
Choline supports brain function, memory and neurotransmitter production.
You can also get it from foods like beef liver, egg yolks, edamame beans and quinoa.

May this support you in looking at where you can improve your nutrition and where supplementation might help.

But most importantly, let’s not do nothing. ⚡️

As our hormones decline, our bodies often need extra support to come back into balance — especially when it comes to brain health, mood and cognitive function.

And remember…

Menopause is not the end of our vitality — it can be the beginning of a new chapter.

In Japan, this stage of life is called “Konenki,” meaning a season of renewal and new energy.

#brain #brainsupplements #menopause #vitality #longevity

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