This episode we're joined by Elena, Founder of FERMARY. Elena is the founder of FERMARY, a London-based brand crafting slow-fermented foods rooted in gut health, flavour, and a blend of tradition with modern twist.
With a background in fine food retail, Elena started at Borough Market and then her own businesses, she brings decades of sourcing expertise, sensory intuition, and inherited knowledge to her work.
We talk about how Elena uses traditional, slow methods of fermenting to create a really high quality product that provides real health benefits. We also dig into what ferments you could do at home yourself, with some brilliant tips for success!
We hope you enjoy this gut loving episode.
Ineke x
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In this episode, we speak with Charlotte Vøhtz, the visionary founder of Green People. Motivated by her daughter Alexandra’s struggle with severe skin allergies and eczema, Charlotte recognized the lack of genuinely natural and effective skincare options. With relentless dedication and rigorous research, she established Green People in 1997, pioneering certified organic skincare that prioritizes sensitive skin without compromising on quality or ethics.
Over three decades later, Green People continues to lead the organic beauty movement with innovative botanical formulations and a strong commitment to sustainability.
In this conversation we explore the fundamentals of skincare - why it’s important, how the body absorbs topical products, and what to consider when selecting items from the shelf. Whether you're building a routine or refining an existing one, this conversation offers practical insights to help you make informed decisions for healthier skin, and avoiding toxicity.
Join us as we explore Charlotte’s journey, her insights into skincare, and the future of organic beauty.
Find out more about Green People here -
https://www.greenpeople.co.uk/
Instagram - @greenpeopleuk
Facebook - GreenPeopleOrganic
From Backpacking to Business: The Superfoodio Story – In this special episode of Nourish, we celebrate World Entrepreneurs’ Day with Jag and Nirali, the dynamic duo behind Superfoodio - a bold, mission-led brand disrupting the UK snack market. What started as an idea during their backpacking adventure has grown into a thriving business focused on creating plant-based snacks that are as good for the planet as they are for your taste buds.
Superfoodio is redefining the snacking game with its signature peanut butter buttons and cups, combining indulgence with clean, wholesome ingredients. Jag and Nirali share how they turned passion into purpose, building a brand centered on real food, sustainability, and making better-for-you choices accessible to all. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at their entrepreneurial journey, from recipe testing to winning over UK retailers.
Tune in to hear how this husband-and-wife team champions pleasure, people, and the planet in everything they do. Whether you're a food lover, startup founder, or conscious consumer, their story will inspire you to follow your gut - literally and figuratively. Subscribe to Nourish for more interviews with innovative founders and nutrition experts shaping the future of food.
Find out more about Superfoodio here -
https://www.superfoodio.com/
https://www.instagram.com/superfoodio/
https://www.facebook.com/superfoodio
Nourish x OMGTea – The Matcha Coconut Cookie Collaboration
In this episode, we delve into the exciting journey behind the creation of our Coconut Matcha Cookie, developed in collaboration with Katherine from OMGTEA. If you recall our previous episode, we teased a special project on the horizon—well, it's here, and it's delicious!
In this episode we delve into the realities of collaborating on a product, how we worked together and what the reception has.
Enjoy,
Ineke x
What's covered in this episode?
How did the idea of working together come about?
Why did you choose a Cookie as the product?
What’s the initial reception been to the Cookie?
Where would you like to see the Cookie stocked?
How did you find the whole collaboration process?
Which famous person’s hands would you most like to get a Cookie into?
Tune in to hear more about this exciting collaboration and the journey of creating a product that marries taste with wellness.
Find the Matcha Cookies at NOURISH & OMGTEA
Are you a woman in business, do you want to know more about the unique challenges that female founders face and how movements like Buy Women Built can help you to overcome these, to thrive and ultimately to succeed?
This week Ineke chats to longtime friend and fellow female founder, Katherine Swift of OMGTea. With both women represented on the brilliant Ocado aisle for Buy Women Built this month this is the perfect time to open up this intriguing conversation!
Katherine Swift, the force behind OMGTea, a true pioneer of matcha in the UK. Over the last decade, Katherine's dedication and passion have been instrumental in bringing matcha into the spotlight, helping to shape its popularity across the nation. Celebrating a significant 10-year milestone last year, OMGTea has become synonymous with quality, ethical sourcing, and sustainability.
We hope you enjoy this episode.
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This week on episode 18 of Nourishing Lives Ineke is chatting with Dr Wolfgang Brysch and digging into the mighty Mitochondria.
Dr. Brysch has an impressive academic background. He studied computer science in the USA, as well as medicine in Göttingen and Cambridge (UK). He earned his Ph.D. in neurobiology at the renowned Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry (equivalent to Francis Crick Institute in the UK), where he also led a research group in molecular neuro- and tumour biology for several years.
But that's not all. As a co-founder of several biotech companies, Dr. Brysch repeatedly came across scientific studies on the positive effects of secondary plant compounds on our metabolism. What began with initial scepticism has now become his firm belief: natural substances should play an important role alongside and as a complement to standard medicine.
Dr. Brysch now pursues this passion professionally as the co-founder of iüLabs, an innovative supplement start-up – the only one with SoluSmart®, a technology for better intestinal absorption of plant compounds.
Their best-selling supplement iüVitalizer, supports energy, focus and cognition – 'we have a number of customers who take it to help with their fatigue, as well as those juggling numerous demands of the day and need that extra boost use code NOURISH20 to purchase with us, or sign up to our waiting list if you are not based in the UK, on www.iulabs.co'
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Introduction to our guest this week...
Pauline Cox is a Functional Nutritionist, Mother and Entrepreneur with a vast depth of knowledge and experience in women’s health, hormonal balance and nutrition. Pauline is a regular columnist both nationally and internationally and she delivers regular online courses and speaking engagements. Founder of the groundbreaking store, Sow & Arrow she is also currently completing her Masters to become a fellow of the National Centre of Integrative Medicine.
Pauline has been a friend of Nourish for some years, taking part in our Instagram Lives and stocking our products on the shelves of her wonderful store, Sow & Arrow.
We couldn’t think of a better person to chat to about fibre and the exciting launch of The One Range at Nourish. Our gut loving new Bars are chock full of 12g of fibre per Bar, bridging that fibre gap!
What's covered in this episode?
Check outSow & Arrow
Follow Pauline onInstagram
Find out moreabout Nourish
Check out ournew Bars!
Join us as we seek a more Nourishing Life! In this, the 16th episode of Nourishing Lives with Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Founder of Nourish, Ineke, we're shining a light on World Arthritis Day.
Recorded earlier this year, just prior to the launch of Emily's second book, this episode of Nourishing Lives tackles the subject of Arthritis. Ineke and Emily delve into amongst other things, understanding inflammation, how eating well can have a positive impact on the condition, advocating positively for oneself and much, much more.
About Emily
Emily Johnson launched the Instagram page @arthritisfoodie in September 2018 after struggling with seronegative arthritis for five years. Arthritis Foodie has since gained a community of over 30,0000 people who are looking to Emily for inspiration on living healthily and happily with arthritis. Her first book Beat Arthritis Naturally was published in 2021 and is a bestselling book. Eat Well with Arthritis, her second book, is out May 11th 2023. Both books are backed by over 12 different healthcare and medical specialists, with sign off from leading rheumatologists. Emily also works in marketing, and is a social media influencer.
Show highlights....
Food First approach, is something as a functional medicine practitioner I often advocate, “you can’t medicate or supplement your way out of a poor diet”. What is your approach to food and arthritis in your book?
Nightshades can be an issue for a number of people with arthritis. What is your experience with this?
Perhaps give us top 5 tips for food introduction and/or elimination.
Advocating for oneself and learning more about Arthritis to help you feel more in control.
Lifestyle, are there lifestyle changes you recommend?
Other alternative habits, practices that you would recommend to people living with arthritis?
Episode 15 of the Nourishing Lives Podcast see's Ineke and Laura Rudoe from Evolve Beauty catching up. As one of Ineke's own personal fave beauty brands this was a fantastic conversation, with both brands sharing the importance of natural products and organic certification.
What you put on your face, body, hair is so important for your overall wellbeing, but how much do you really know about why natural products are best, what do they do, what amazing ingredients do they harness? Find out the answer to this and much more in this episode.
What to expect?
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Nourish website - discount code - NOURISHINGLIVES20
For Episode 14 we're digging into the hype behind Nootropics, spoiler alert...we love them! Their adaptogen coffee keeps our Nourish team fuelled through the busiest of days.
Zain, co founder of London Nootropics joins us to talk adaptogens, nootropics and shares how he and his fellow founder, Shez, got interested in the potential impact of nootropics on our health and wellbeing.
Their adaptogen coffee keeps our Nourish team fuelled through the busiest of days!
London Nootropics have been kind enough to share a 20% off code so that you can try their brilliant blends too, just enter the code - NOURISH - at checkout.
What to expect from this episode...
In this 13th episode Ineke catches up with Mel Lawson. Mel is the founder of Bare Biology and mum of three and she discovered the incredible health benefits of high quality omega-3 fish oil when she researched a natural approach for her postnatal depression, anxiety and OCD. She identified a big gap in quality omega-3 supplements in the UK and decided to launch her own brand in 2013. The range of pure omega-3, marine collagen and Vitamin D has a cult following among Nutritional Therapists and health practitioners, with an estimated quarter of all sales coming from professional recommendations.
What to expect:
Find out more about Bare Biology here.
Check out their loyalty scheme
Learn more about Nourish snacks, some of which include Omega 3, including our Raspbounty and Peppermint Bars!
Check out our blog on why you need Omega 3.
Enjoy,
Ineke
This week I'm joined by Lauren Windas. Lauren is a renowned registered Nutritionist, Naturopath, Author, and co-founder of ARDERE.com, a holistic wellbeing company, specialising in a private wellness clinic and natural self-care products.
Lauren has extended a couple of generous offers alongside this recording too, see below.
Offers:
10% off any ARDERE nutrition package throughout 2024 when quoting ‘Nourish’ upon booking.
20% off ARDERE’s natural self-care products (including Lauren’s debut book: ‘Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Your Route to Recovery’), when using the code ‘Nourish’ on ARDERE.com. Valid up until 1st July 2024.
You can also find her at,
Website - https://www.ardere.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ardere/
Instagram - Lauren - https://www.instagram.com/laurenwindasnutritionist/
Enjoy!
Ineke
Written by Ineke Nutgeren, Kate Morgan and Lauren Windas
Talking points
What is CFS, and what’s the difference between CFS and normal lifestyle fatigue?
How is CFS diagnosed?
What were your own symptoms that caused your diagnosis?
What were your first steps as a healthcare professional once you had your diagnosis?
Does CFS go hand in hand with other issues happening within the body?
Are there particular circumstances in which CFS is most likely to develop?
We all get fatigued, but lifestyle fatigue is very different, can you explain for people what this looks like?
While our bodies are dealing with the seasonal shift how can we alleviate and manage symptoms of normal tiredness?
Are there supportive practices that work particularly well with fatigue in general, especially as we head towards spring?
From a nutrition and supplement perspective are there specific things that you’d recommend for anyone struggling with CFS? Would you recommend the same things to people affected by normal lifestyle fatigue?
5 favourite foods to support your gut when you’re fatigued.
You’ve written a book about CFS, tell us more about how this came about and how it can help people.
Nick is a classically trained osteopath who is cofounder of CBD 1 alongside his brother Alex.
He has a health food store in the lovely market town of Garstang alongside a natural health clinic there. He also has another practice on the border of Lancashire and Yorkshire, in the hidden gem that is Barnoldswick.
Nick is a passionate advocate of good health and an expert in all things related to CBD, even offering a free health advice line at their website www.cbd-one.co.uk for any questions you might have.
Use the code - NOURISH - for 20% off at checkout at CBD1
You can also find them at,
Website https://cbd-one.co.uk/
Twitter https://twitter.com/cbd1uk
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cbd1uk/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cbd1uk/
Garstang Natural Health Centre
Enjoy!
Ineke xx
Written by, Ineke Nutgeren, Kate Morgan and Alex Tofalos
Talking Points - How to show your mind and body a little love this month
Tell us more about what a naturopathic Osteopath focuses on with regard to health and wellbeing.
How did your own CBD journey of discovery begin and what made you start CBD1?
As an Osteopath in what situations might you suggest CBD usage?
From a pain perspective how can the body learn to minimise, or deal with pain?
Is there a mind/body connection to anxiety that you’ve seen in your own practice?
Are there specific mind/body conditions for which you might suggest that people try CBD?
If someone knew nothing about CBD and its usage what are the top 3 things you’d tell them about it?
What do you think are people’s preconceptions about CBD?
Can one become addicted to, or reliant upon CBD?
There are so many CBD products on the market, what are the differences between them?
This week I’m delving into the world of natural skincare. The beauty industry has long been a tricky place to find truly simple, organic formulations that really work, but Alex and his co-Founder sister, Nicole are doing just that. Rooted in a philosophy to create superfood for your skin, made with 100% natural and organic ingredients, how could we not recognise the brilliant symbiosis between our brands and have a chat?
Join us as we talk about everything from teenage acne breakouts to glowing from the inside out.
Don’t forget that you can grab a superskin 20% off at Nini Organics using the code - NOURISH - at checkout, on all full sized products.
Enjoy!
Ineke
Links from the show
Join our Private Facebook Group and ask any questions this podcast has raised for you.
Nini Organics website - 20% using the code NOURISH - use on full sized products only
Follow us on Instagram @nourish.growcookenjoy
Check out our super snacks that will help support your health and wellbeing journey at Nourish-growcookenjoy.com
Use the code - 20NOURISH23 - at checkout for 20% off your order.
Written by, Ineke Nutgeren, Kate Morgan and Alex Nicolaou
Talking Points
What was the driving force behind starting Nini Organics?
You’re committed to using organic ingredients, why are they so important to you?
We know that what we put into our bodies is important, but why is it important what we put onto our skin?
You’ve had your own skin journey, has this influenced how you nourish yourself on the inside too?
Let’s talk about what can be done from a Functional Medicine perspective alongside a good skincare routine to help your skin from within.
Your products are all amazing but which one should someone start with if they’ve never used your brand before?
You’ve got 30 minutes free, what are you doing?
One piece of advice you’d like to give everyone about caring for their skin?
Nourishing Lives Episode 9 - Let’s talk about Organic September at Nourish with Founder, Ineke.
This week, in our final episode of season 1 we’re opening up and sharing why Organic Month is so important to us. We’re very proud to be Organic certified, but why is it something we value so highly, and is it worth it?
Join Kate and Ineke as they talk about how to make Organic affordable. which products you should look to buy as Organic and which you can compromise on, what the difference is between Organic and pasture fed and how to interpret labels in the supermarket.
Enjoy! Ineke
Links from the show
Join our Private Facebook Group and ask any questions this podcast has raised for you.
Follow us on Instagram @nourish.growcookenjoy
Check out our super snacks that will help support your health and wellbeing journey at Nourish-growcookenjoy.com
Use the code - 20NOURISH23 - at checkout for 20% off your order.
Written by, Ineke Nutgeren and Kate Morgan
Talking Points
When you were starting out wasn’t it daunting to become organic certified?
Are organic ingredients hard to find, and aren’t they more expensive?
Why organic for your family?
Are there compromises that you can make at home with organic if it’s too expensive to do it entirely?
What is the dirty dozen?
What’s the hype about washing your fruit and veg?
You were interviewed recently by Natural Products Magazine about the snack market and how it’s changing. Do you think food trends are leading us towards a more natural way of eating?
What are we looking for on food labelling if we’re trying to eat well and avoid processed foods?
Ineke’s top snack tips!
As farming changes and becomes more industrial, what are the reasons for continuing to support and champion organic farmers.
This week I’m joined by long-term friend of the brand Claudine Boulstridge. We first started following Claudine on Instagram after seeing her gorgeous rainbow coloured platters, and simple, but beautiful kids snack ideas. Inventive and inspiring Claudine promotes healthy eating and the importance of getting kids engaged with the food on their plates.
A French / British chef Claudine studied at the prestigious Leith’s School of Food & Wine before teaching at various cookery schools in London. For the last 15 years she has worked as Yotam Ottolenghi's recipe tester, where her work has involved trialling every recipe in his newspaper columns and cookery books (what a job!). She also spends her time creating content for her @healthyfamilyfoodideas Instagram account, teaching online workshops and developing healthy recipes for her children to cook at home.
Sign up for her monthly newsletter at her website, it’s a treasure trove of fun family recipes and content!
Enjoy! Ineke
Links from the show
Join our Private Facebook Group and ask any questions this podcast has raised for you, Claudine will be happy to answer any questions for you too.
Follow Claudine on Instagram
Find out more about Healthy Family Food Ideas here
Follow us on Instagram @nourish.growcookenjoy
Check out our super snacks that will help support your health and wellbeing journey at Nourish-growcookenjoy.com
Use the code - NOURISHINGLIVES - at checkout for 20% off your order.
Written by, Ineke Nutgeren, Claudine Boulstridge and Kate Morgan
This week Chloe joins me to chat about all things Pilates, from who should not do it, (spoiler alert - no one!) to the 5 basic principles of Pilates.
Chloe is a STOTT-certified Pilates teacher and Founder of Chloe’s Pilates and she goes above and beyond the mat with her expansive and holistic approach to wellbeing.
Having based herself across London and the Cotswolds for the last ten years, Chloe has built up her community of clients offering them her guided support to not only build their core strength but overall state of mind as well.
Chloe’s work has featured amongst key titles including YOU Magazine and Sheerluxe as well as in collaborative partnerships with Deliciously Ella, Rosemary Ferguson and Bamford to name a few. We’re so lucky that she could spare the time to chat to us, thank you Chloe!
Enjoy! Ineke
Links from the show
Join our Private Facebook Group and ask any questions this podcast has raised for you.
Chloe’s Pilates Website
Follow Chloe’s Pilates on Instagram
Follow us on Instagram @nourish.growcookenjoy
Check out our super snacks that will help support your health and wellbeing journey at Nourish-growcookenjoy.com
Use the code - NOURISHINGLIVES - at checkout for 15% off your order.
Written by, Ineke Nutgeren, Chloe Hodgson and Kate Morgan
Talking Points
This week we’re tackling gut health. It’s a huge subject, but with Farzanah’s guidance we get into just how powerful the gut/brain axis is and how to create a more robust microbiome that will support your immune system.
Farzanah Nasser is a Nutritional therapist and certified functional medicine practitioner. She works with women with autoimmunity hormone imbalance with a special interest in the gut microbiome.
Enjoy! Ineke
Links from the show
Join our Private Facebook Group and ask any questions this podcast has raised for you.
Farzanah Nasser Website
Farzanah Nasser Instagram
Follow us on Instagram @nourish.growcookenjoy
Check out our super snacks that will help support your health and wellbeing journey at Nourish-growcookenjoy.com
Use the code - NOURISHINGLIVES - at checkout for 15% off your order.
Written by, Ineke Nutgeren, Farzanah Nasser and Kate Morgan
Talking Points
How gut health affects every aspect of our health.
How the Vagus Nerve communicates with the rest of the nervous system and the gut.
What’s the link between your Gut and your Immune System?
Creating a diverse microbiome for longevity and health.
Stress and how it affects your gut reaction, how mindful eating could be the answer.
Introducing new plants from lots of different sources, build up slowly.
Why you should increase your fibre intake.
The benefits and pitfalls of fasting.
How do we know when our gut is unhealthy?
5 tips to improve your immune and brain system/gut relationship.
If we’re feeling under the weather what are the best things we can do for our gut?
Is fasting something that will help, or hinder my immune system?
How many different vegetable/fruit groups/colours should we aim for a day, or a week, for a healthy gut microbiome?
Should I take a probiotic regularly or is it not necessary if I eat well?
What are the 5 most important foods I could eat for my immune system and gut health?
Georgia Symonds is founder of a plant-based delivery service called Greedy Vegan and host of a podcast called Catch Ups In My Kitchen. The Greedy Vegan is currently winding up, but watch this space as Georgia has some exciting projects in the pipeline.
Georgia’s passion is in promoting a healthy diet and lifestyle through both her podcast and business. She shares on this episode some great insights into tackling food labelling and seeing the wood from the trees when it comes to eating for a clean vegan lifestyle.
Enjoy! Ineke
Links from the show
Join our Private Facebook Group and ask any questions this podcast has raised for you.
The Greedy Vegan greedyvegan.uk
Listen to Catch Ups In My Kitchen
Follow us on Instagram @nourish.growcookenjoy
Check out our super snacks that will help support your health and wellbeing journey at Nourish-growcookenjoy.com
Use the code - NOURISHINGLIVES - at checkout for 15% off your order.
Written by, Ineke Nutgeren, Georgia Symonds and Kate Morgan
Points covered
What does the term ‘clean vegan’ mean?
Realising that just because something is called vegan it doesn’t mean that it’s healthy.
Understanding what’s really in your food.
Getting to grips with ingredients lists and what’s natural and what’s not.
Creating plant based variety in your diet for health.
How supplements can support your vegan journey, but aren’t always necessary if you’re eating a varied diet.
How challenging yourself to eat 30 plants a week can help to inspire you to eat well.
Taking time to swap to a plant based diet, not rushing it and why that’s important.
Karen Newby is a nutritional therapist with over 10 years clinical experience. She holds a BSc in Nutritional Medicine and is registered with BANT and CNHC. She runs a specialist menopause clinic, and hosts regular retreats, corporate talks and workshops on the subject. She has helped countless women on their road to midlife vitality and is very much a complementary practitioner, often working with GP menopause specialists and women on HRT. Her approach is highly practical, realistic and achievable as we deal with very low bandwidth in amongst our turbo charged, modern day world.
Karen’s book, The Natural Menopause Method is a complete one-stop guide to the perimenopause and menopause, covering everything from recognising symptoms to managing relationships and understanding which treatments really work.
Enjoy! Ineke
Links from the show
Join our Private Facebook Group and ask any questions this podcast has raised for you and get your hands on the transcription to refer back to!
The Natural Menopause Method - order your copy here.
Find out more about Karen’s clinic, retreats and workshops here.
Follow us on Instagram @nourish.growcookenjoy
Check out our super snacks that will help support your health and wellbeing journey at Nourish-growcookenjoy.com
Use the code - NOURISHINGLIVES - at checkout for 10% off your order.
Written by, Ineke Nutgeren, Karen Newby and Kate Morgan
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