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Do you want to become a health coach?
Do you want to become a health coach? I have been asked by many people about my experience of studying Health Coaching through The Institute
10 Years of Mila’s Meals: Why It’s Time to Say Goodbye
Mila’s Meals turns 10 on 9 December 2025. I’m amazed at the reach it has had and that my book has stayed relevant for
How to have a DELICIOUS food-intolerance-friendly, dairy-free Easter
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Food-Intolerance-Friendly Food is MORE joyful than the alternative! Easter is another one of those days (like birthdays and Christmas) that
Top 9 nutrients for immunity and where to find them
9 Nutrients to support your immune system, and where to find them. Food is Medicine Food really is medicine, and there are specific nutrients
Cape Talk Radio Interview – How & Why to feed kids gluten-free and sugar-free food
Catherine Barnhoorn (Mila’s Meals) talks to Sarah-Jayne King on Late Nights – Cape Talk Radio. In conversation about being gluten-free and sugar-free and how
Happy Gut, Happy Kid, Happy You
Before I get to The How, I always start with The Why and The What… Why is gut health so important? The health of
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Do you want to become a health coach?
Do you want to become a health coach? I have been asked by many people about my experience of studying Health Coaching through The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). Here is the long and short of it… I simply cannot recommend IIN highly enough! For me, it was nothing short of revolutionary, life changing – and most importantly, life affirming. And yes, I am an Ambassador which means I earn a referral fee for anyone who signs up through me – but I am an
Everything you need to know about: Kale
Everything you need to know about Kale:
Overview, Allergen Status, Introduction Age, Selection, Storage, Preparation/Use, Nutritional Value
I'm Catherine (aka Mama)
I ask “Why” as often as a toddler does, I am fascinated by nutrients and what they do, I research everything, information and intelligent conversations are my gummiberry juice, my kitchen is my happy place, my child is my greatest teacher – besides my garden – my plants teach me a lot of life lessons too.