Louise Mitcheson Nutrition

Louise Mitcheson Nutrition Qualified Nutritional Therapist.

By focusing on holistic wellness and personalised care, I aim to inspire and empower you to take charge of your well-being and live your best life.

I’ve decided to give HelloFresh a try.Last week was my first box, and my second one arrived today.Part of the reason I w...
09/09/2026

I’ve decided to give HelloFresh a try.

Last week was my first box, and my second one arrived today.

Part of the reason I wanted to try it was exactly what I keep talking about at the moment — less thinking, more living.

Because dinner isn’t just dinner. It’s deciding what to make, checking what you’ve already got, making a shopping list, buying it, remembering what needs using up, and then actually cooking it.

None of those things are particularly difficult on their own, but together they take up headspace. So I thought I’d see what happens if I outsource some of that thinking.

This was one of last week’s meals — chermoula chicken with warm panzanella pasta salad — and I really enjoyed it.

I’m not saying meal kits are essential, or that they’ll suit everyone or every budget. But for me, if having a few meals already planned means less decision-making and a bit less mental load, that feels worth trying.

Because sometimes making healthy living easier isn’t about trying harder.

It’s about having less to think about.

Drop me a comment if you want the recipe 💌

Convenience food isn’t cheating.Somewhere along the way, healthy eating became associated with meal prepping everything ...
09/09/2026

Convenience food isn’t cheating.

Somewhere along the way, healthy eating became associated with meal prepping everything from scratch, chopping endless vegetables and spending Sunday afternoon filling matching containers.

You really don’t have to.

Frozen veg is still veg.
Tinned beans are still beans.
Microwave rice is still rice.
A bag of salad absolutely counts.
Pre-chopped fruit is better than fruit you bought with good intentions and eventually threw away.

If paying slightly more for something prepared means you actually eat it, that can be a very worthwhile shortcut.

I’m a big fan of asking:

“How can I make this easier?”

rather than

“How can I do this perfectly?”

Healthy eating has to work on the busy days too. 💛

We often assume that if we were just a bit more motivated, a bit more disciplined, or a bit more organised, healthy habi...
08/09/2026

We often assume that if we were just a bit more motivated, a bit more disciplined, or a bit more organised, healthy habits would be easier.

But your environment has a huge influence on what actually happens day to day.

If your trainers are buried in a cupboard, you’re less likely to go for that walk.

If your water bottle is sitting on your desk, you’re more likely to drink from it.
If your phone is next to your bed, you’re more likely to scroll.

If the things you want to eat are easy to see and easy to grab, you’re more likely to choose them.

You don’t have to rely on willpower for everything.

Sometimes the most useful question is simply:

How can I make the thing I want to do easier?

Move it closer.
Make it visible.
Prepare it in advance.
Attach it to something you already do.

Tiny changes to your environment can make healthy habits feel much more automatic.

And that is always going to be easier than trying to stay motivated every single day.

Healthy eating gets so much easier when you stop expecting yourself to reinvent the wheel every day.One of the easiest w...
07/09/2026

Healthy eating gets so much easier when you stop expecting yourself to reinvent the wheel every day.

One of the easiest ways to make eating well feel less effortful is to have a few things you can fall back on without having to think too much.

A few ideas:
• Have 2–3 default breakfasts that you know you like, are quick to make and keep you going.

• Keep one emergency meal in the house for the days when everything goes wrong and cooking properly is not happening.

• Repeat meals without feeling like you’re doing it wrong. You do not need a completely different breakfast, lunch and dinner every day for your diet to be healthy.

Sometimes making healthy choices easier is less about adding more rules, and more about reducing the number of decisions you have to make.

The less you have to think about it, the more likely it is to actually happen.

Think defaults, not perfection.

There is so much we're told we should be doing.Eat more protein.Eat more fibre.Meal prep.Get your steps in.Strength trai...
06/09/2026

There is so much we're told we should be doing.

Eat more protein.
Eat more fibre.
Meal prep.
Get your steps in.
Strength train.
Sleep eight hours.
Manage your stress.
Drink enough water.

And somehow fit all of that around work, children, relationships and everything else that already needs doing.

No wonder looking after ourselves can start to feel overwhelming.

Most people don't need another list of things they're doing wrong. And they don't necessarily need more information either.

Often, they need help working out what is actually worth focusing on for them — and how to make it fit into the life they're already living.

Sometimes that means making one small change rather than ten.

Sometimes it means making the healthy option easier.

Sometimes it means deciding that good enough really is good enough.

Because healthy habits should support your life.

They shouldn't take it over.

That’s the kind of healthy living I’m interested in.

High-protein Pad Krapow Chicken/Turkey 🌶️This is one of my favourite quick midweek meals when I want something packed wi...
16/04/2026

High-protein Pad Krapow Chicken/Turkey 🌶️

This is one of my favourite quick midweek meals when I want something packed with flavour but still high in protein and relatively balanced.

I’ve swapped the traditional pork for lean chicken or turkey mince, kept all the garlic, chilli and basil, and used soy sauce, stock and a little honey for that salty-sweet flavour. I add marmite instead of fish sauce.

It’s simple, filling and easy to adapt depending on what you have in the fridge. I often add green beans, peppers or broccoli for extra fibre and veg too.

Method:

1. Heat a small drizzle of olive oil in a wok or frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for around 3 minutes. Add the chillies and cook for another minute.
2. Turn the heat up high and add the chicken or turkey mince, breaking it up and letting it brown and crisp slightly.
3. Add the honey, soy sauce and fish sauce or marmite. Stir well.
4. Pour in the chicken stock and let it bubble away for a minute or two.
5. Stir through the Thai basil until wilted.
6. Serve with brown rice and any extra veg you fancy.

Approx. 58g protein per serving.

Day 5 of the 5-Day Reset ❤️ Snacking isn’t the problem.Unbalanced, distracted snacking is.Today we upgrade it — not remo...
20/02/2026

Day 5 of the 5-Day Reset ❤️

Snacking isn’t the problem.
Unbalanced, distracted snacking is.

Today we upgrade it — not remove it.

Try this with your next snack:
• Start with a glass of water
• Add protein if still hungry
• Pair carbs with protein or fat
• Sit down to eat

Why this works:

Balanced snacks steady blood sugar.
Steady blood sugar = fewer crashes, fewer cravings, less “I’ll just grab anything”.

Sitting down signals to your brain that this is intentional — not background eating.

Small shift. More control.

If you want some balanced snack ideas, comment RESET and I'll send them over 💛





Day 4 of the 5-Day Reset 💛If your energy crashes, your choices get harder.Not because you lack willpower.Because your bl...
19/02/2026

Day 4 of the 5-Day Reset 💛

If your energy crashes, your choices get harder.

Not because you lack willpower.
Because your blood sugar is swinging.

Today we focus on steady fuel.
• Eat within 60–90 minutes of waking
• Try not to leave more than 4–5 hours between meals
• Include protein in your first meal
• Notice your afternoon energy + cravings

Why this works:

Long gaps without food + low protein intake
→ blood sugar dips
→ cortisol rises
→ cravings increase
→ evening overeating becomes more likely

When you fuel consistently, your body feels safer and more regulated.

Stable energy
→ fewer cravings
→ better appetite control
→ easier weight loss

Small shift. Steadier energy.

If you’re joining in and want a deeper explanation of how this supports fat loss, comment RESET and I’ll send more details 💚





Day 3 of the 5-Day Reset 💛How you eat matters just as much as what you eat.When meals are rushed, distracted or eaten on...
18/02/2026

Day 3 of the 5-Day Reset 💛

How you eat matters just as much as what you eat.

When meals are rushed, distracted or eaten on autopilot, it’s easy to override your hunger cues.

Today, try this with just one meal:
• No screens
• Slow your pace slightly
• Pause halfway and check in with fullness
• Aim to stop at “comfortably satisfied” — not stuffed

This isn’t about eating less.
It’s about eating with awareness.

Why this works:

When you reconnect with hunger and fullness signals:
– cravings settle
– portion sizes regulate naturally
– emotional eating becomes easier to spot

Small awareness → big long-term impact.

If you’re joining the reset and want a deeper explanation of hunger cues, comment RESET and I’ll send you more. 💌





Day 2 of the 5-Day Reset 💛Yesterday we reset your rhythm.Today we steady your blood sugar.You don’t need perfect meals.Y...
17/02/2026

Day 2 of the 5-Day Reset 💛

Yesterday we reset your rhythm.
Today we steady your blood sugar.

You don’t need perfect meals.
You need balanced ones.

At one main meal today, aim for:
• Half your plate vegetables
• Palm-size protein
• Fist-size carbs
• Thumb of healthy fats

Why this works:

Balanced meals reduce energy crashes and cravings later on.
When blood sugar is steadier, appetite is steadier.

Steadier appetite → fewer impulsive choices → easier weight loss.

Start with one meal today.
If that feels manageable, try doing the same again tomorrow.

If you’re following along and want a little more guidance, comment RESET 💛





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