When I’m in the kitchen away from the chaos of the day, the process of slicing, dicing, crushing, mixing, stirring and seasoning, is quite literally my meditative space with a promise of a delicious meal at the end. I’m totally in the moment, where my senses are fully engaged whilst I use my hands, sense of smell, touch, sight and taste…to prevent the meal from overcooking or becoming “too crispy”, and because of my investment, this becomes more than just a meal at the end. I

I’ve always had a passion for food, so when hungry I’ve eaten for flavour and taste. I thought my diet was fairly well balanced and in the past I wasn’t fully consciously aware that what I ate directly supported me physically but also had an impact on brain health. Choosing a high quality diet is known to play a major role in brain health. Knowing what goes into our food is vital to this process and by preparing much, or even some of the food we eat, it’s easier to control wh