Late Winter

Happy new year everyone! In this episode I'll be talking about late winter, what's happening out in the natural world and why the mysterious owl is my favourite nocturnal creature. I'll be looking at Seasonal Affective Disorder and how I look after my mind and body to beat the winter blues, reflect on new year expectations and share my healthy breakfast muffin recipe.

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Muffin recipe

Pre-heat oven to 180 fan (200 degrees or gas mark 6)

Dry ingredients

• 150g plain flour
• 50g spelt flour
• 50g porridge oats
• Quarter teaspoon of salt
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
• Half teaspoon each of ground cinnamon & nutmeg
• Crushed seeds of 2 cardamom pods
• 70g raisons (or dried fruit of your choice)

Wet ingredients

• 4 small black bananas
• 100ml coconut oil
• 100g full fat natural yoghurt
• 1 tablespoon of honey (add more to taste)
• 2 large eggs

I like to top mine with a whole pecan nut and sprinkle of pumpkin seeds. Bake for 20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

Recommendations

The Secret Life of the Owl by John Lewis-Stempel

The Happy Newspaper, produced by Emily Coxhead

The Simple Things magazine

Pick Up Limes Youtube channel and website

MIND mental health charity website: https://www.mind.org.uk/

Disclaimer: Please note I am not a medical professional and in this podcast I provide inspiration for self-care, not medical advice.