About

Image_About_01Welcome to Apples and Peanut Butter, a place for me to share information and practical advice about diet, nutrition and healthy living.

While I’ve always been passionate about food, diet and healthy living have only become important concepts in the last few years.  My attitude towards nutrition changed directly as a result of reading “What really works” (Susan Clark) and “Anticancer: A New Way of Life” (David Servan-Schreiber).  The books’ central messages are, I believe, simple and relevant to anyone wanting to take an active role in their health – what you put into your body will directly affect its performance.

As a vegetarian, an athletic person and a sufferer of a variety of minor ailments (including asthma, eczema and food intolerances to name a few), being able to directly influence my health and how my body performs is a pretty attractive proposition!  For me, the logic is simple… surely making some simple changes and applying a bit of extra effort to managing my diet and lifestyle is a worthwhile investment, considering these two factors are the major influences on “lifestyle diseases”?*

And so, here I am, swapping a big-City marketing career for something much more personally rewarding.  My aim in producing this blog is simply to share information, hints and tips.  Whether you’re thinking about making a change, or are looking for reassurance that you’re on the right track, I hope you find this a useful resource.

Lastly, a word of caution.  Please always consult your GP before making any significant changes to your diet or exercise regime.  This is particularly important if you’re taking prescribed medication or have an underlying illness or condition.  The information provided here is not intended as, nor should it replace, medical advice from a doctor.

Please get in touch if you have any questions or thoughts.

All the best to you!

Jill

 jill@applesandpeanutbutter.net

 

* The term “lifestyle disease” is used to describe a number of diseases that appear to increase in frequency as countries become more industrialized and people live longer.  It includes Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, cancer, liver disease, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, acne, stroke and obesity.