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13/09/2026

✨ What if the future of health isn’t one-size-fits-all — but completely personalised to you? ✨

Three days, countless insights and one very full brain — Day 3 at the Health Optimisation Summit did not disappoint!

I’m leaving the summit inspired, curious and genuinely excited about the future of health, longevity and preventative medicine.

We started with 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 and , exploring the latest developments in health. From PEMF and peptides to enzymes, personal testing and personalised preventative care, it’s fascinating to see how quickly healthcare is becoming more individualised.

Another positive trend is the growing range of cleaner, more wholesome food products, with greater attention to sugar, additives and quality ingredients. 🌱

From there, we moved into the world of biohacking and regenerative medicine, with Ben Greenfield joining regenerative medicine pioneer to discuss performance, personalised health and where regenerative medicine could be heading next. 🧬

The session with Dr. Dominik Nischwitz and 𝗧𝗶𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘆 was equally thought-provoking, exploring biodentistry, the oral microbiome and the connection between oral and whole-body health.

Their message was clear: oral health deserves far more attention and public education. I’d love to see greater access to this kind of care, making it more affordable and available to everyone. 🦷.

Then Francesca Tighinean offered an important reminder that health isn’t just about food, exercise or data. Our relationships, connection and emotional wellbeing play a huge role too. ❤️

Finally, the much-anticipated Wim Hof — Wim Hof — shared his approach to breathwork, cold exposure and mindset to help regulate the nervous system. He is renowned for climbing Everest in shorts and enduring extreme cold, so his story certainly made an impression! ❄️

My biggest takeaway from the summit?

See more in comments below 👇

13/09/2026

✨ DAY 2 at the Health Optimisation Summit… WOW! ✨
Waking up this morning still processing everything from yesterday! 🤯 So much inspiration, learning and plenty of “I need to look into that!” moments!

🎤 I started the day volunteering and listening to talk about what breaks us, how we come back stronger — and the importance of connecting to something bigger than ourselves. A powerful and inspiring start to the day!

🦴 & delivered a fascinating talk on “How you move at 80 is decided now.”

We explored bone health, osteoporosis, hormones, muscle and movement, with some pretty shocking statistics. Definitely a subject I want to delve into much more!



💪 I was also inspired by ’s energetic talk, emphasising that we need to train faster, not harder, eat more protein and build muscle.

One of the key messages was that after 40, it’s muscle — not metabolism — that actually changes, and that building muscle is a choice at any age. Such an empowering reminder!

🏃‍♀️ Then it was all about running & longevity with , from UNTAPPED and — exploring why runners live longer and the fascinating role VO₂ max plays in living a longer, healthier life.

🌬️ I also managed to squeeze in a breathwork workshop with , learning techniques for three very different states:

🌿 Calm down
⚡ Power up
😴 Fall asleep

…and honestly, it was SO effective! Definitely taking these techniques away with me!

And then there was the exhibitor hall… 😍

Some of my favourite discoveries:
(See in comments below)

Three days of learning, experimenting and discovering new ways to optimise health, longevity and everyday life.

And now it’s Day 3! 🔥

What will today bring…? 👀

More to come!

11/09/2026

✨ DAY 1 — HEALTH OPTIMISATION SUMMIT, LONDON ✨

What if the future of health # is already here? Today, I got a glimpse of it at the Health Optimisation Summit in London. 🧬✨

I’m thrilled to be volunteering at the Summit for the second year running. This three-day event brings together health, longevity, biohacking, business and learning — and Day 1 offered a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at The Business of Health.

The day was dedicated to businesses and exhibitors, creating plenty of opportunities to connect with founders, innovators and passionate people who are changing the way we think about health and wellbeing.

There was so much to explore: biohacking technology, longevity, nutrition, recovery and practical advice on building and running a successful health business. Alongside that, I listened to inspiring speakers and learned more about the ideas, research and stories driving this rapidly growing industry.

Then there was the amazing exhibitor hall…🤯

With 141 hand-picked health and wellness brands taking part, there was no shortage of innovation — from recovery and performance technology to nutrition, diagnostics and new approaches to longevity.

A few exhibitors that caught my eye included Henshaw Hyperbarics, GlycanAge, Randox Health, CELLER8, InhaleH2, BlockBlueLight, Keto-Mojo, BIOptimizers, Altheome, fu:di, goodphats, natch — and there are so many more to discover! 🧬⚡️

And this is only Day 1.

Tomorrow, the main Summit begins, with over 4,000 participants and an incredible line-up of 62 speakers, including:

🔥 Bear Grylls
🧊 Wim Hof — “The Iceman”
🦷 Dr Dominik Nischwitz — Dr Dome
🧠 Dr Tara Swart
💪 Ben Greenfield
🩺 Dr Karan Rajan
✨ Davinia Taylor

…and many more fascinating voices from the worlds of health, longevity, nutrition, performance and preventative medicine.

Exciting!!! 😆🙌

Three days. Hundreds of conversations. Incredible people. Endless ideas. Hopefully, plenty of inspiration to take home and put into practice.

What’s your favourite health or longevity topic at the moment — sleep, nutrition, recovery, biohacking, healthy ageing or something else? Share it with me

19/03/2026

This 3-Egg Wholesome Omelette can be a combination of anything!

Simply diversify your ingredients, increase your protein with cottage cheese (I’ve used here), tofu, lentils, other beans and / or nitrate free ham; and add a little chilli to give it a bit of spice.

Remember always to colour your plate with the the rainbow 🌈, you really cannot go wrong with this one - it works every time! 💚🧡💚🧡

16/03/2026

Greek Yoghurt and Bits! Seriously you can manage this one! 💖💖💖

Takes less than 3 mins to put together…

High protein, high fibre and healthy fat meal - highly satiating, great for muscle maintenance, and over 1/2 of your daily recommended fibre intake! Great for pre or post workout, or sometimes for dinner - if you haven’t got all your protein in for the day, and it’s getting late! Just adjust quantities accordingly ⏰

WHAT DO WE HAVE?

150g full fat Green Yoghurt,
1.5 scoops Unflavoured Form Protein Powder,
60g Frozen Raspberries
10g Walnuts,
1 tbsp Chia Seeds,
1 tbsp Milled Flax Seeds,
1 tsp H**p Seeds,
1 tsp Pumpkin Seeds,
1 tsp Sunflower Seeds

APPROX MACROS:
Calories 515kcal
Protein 48g
Fat 30g
Carbs 27g (net 11g)
Fibre 16g

14/03/2026

Dinner tonight was super simple and easy…under 15 mins🧡

Pan-fried Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon (120g), with steamed Broccoli (120g) and colourful Cherry Tomatoes (100g) topped with Feta Cheese (10g) and a dash of Tamari & 🌶️

Macros: Calories 350-380 kcal, Protein 28-32g, Fat 18-22g, Carbs 6-9g

Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon is considered one of the most nutritious foods due to its high nutrient density, especially high in Omega-3 Fatty Acids, high quality protein, powerful anti-inflammatory properties and low environmental contaminants.

13/03/2026

6-MINUTE-EGGS ! 🥚🥚🥚🌟

Another high protein breakfast that you can adapt according to your personal needs 😍 And you can whip this up in literally under 8 mins! No reason for “no time for breakfast!” ❤️

WHAT DO I HAVE HERE?
3 x 6 min Medium Eggs
200g Full Fat Cottage Cheese
120g Rocket & Lamb’s Lettuce
4 Cherry Tomatoes
1tsp EVO
Salt & Pepper to Season

ROUGH MACROS:
Cal 462
Protein 42g
Carbs 14.8g
Fat 27g

BONUS : My Dirtea Matcha 🥰🌟

11/03/2026

Attention Menopausal Ladies! 📣🎉

Start your day with a high quality protein breakfast to keep you satiated and energised until your next meal.

Adequate protein helps preserve muscle and improve glucose control.

This simple breakfast starts with your main protein of Tofu, and cottage cheese at the end. All the other bits make sure you have some greens, good fibre and loads of veggies and D I V E R S I F Y your ingredients.

Here I have roughly:
120 g Organic Firm Tofu
100g Full Fat Cottage Cheese
40g Kale
60g Mushrooms (any type)
80g Cherry Tomatoes
1 small Garlic, minced or chopped
1 tsp Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Turmeric
About 1tsp each: Sunflower, Pumpkin, Chia, Flax
Fresh Coriander or any herbs of choice

Approx Macros for this dish:
Protein 38-40g
Carbs 10-12g
Healthy Fats 14g

Basically you should aim to be eating 1g of protein to 1lb of your weight, split over your
meals throughout the day. This is give or take depending on how sedentary or active you are in your day, or whether you want to lose, maintain or gain weight.

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