i was often the last rostered on to cook in our student flatting days - the one who had to conjur up a meal out of the scraps left in the fridge! i still enjoy the challenge of 'making something from nothing' and try not to revisit the supermarket for extras in between my fortnightly shop. this lunch was some leftover salad and avacado from the night before's wraps, sprinkles of currants, topped off with the nutty seedy crumbs from my seed crackers container. the last shriveled mandarins, almost floppy celery and the last carrot were thrown into the juicer with some ginger for zing. yummo. something delicious from (almost) nothing.

i recently watched a short documentary on the lives of new zealanders affected by disordered eating. these brave men and women shared their stories about their relationship with food, reflecting on their emotions and experiences. our relationship with food often stems from what lies deep within us; our sense of self and our feelings of worth and control over our lives. having a healthy relationship with food involves an integrated approach to wellness and i have experienced and witnessed the healing that comes from learning to love and accept yourself and truly nourish your body. my passion is to help women journey to this place of balance and peace Xx