Nourish Your Mind

Honest writing on nutrition, wellbeing and the joy of real food — from Viki's kitchen to yours.

Connecting to yourself in the midst of trauma

When things are tricky and you are going through tough times, how can you inspire people and be a beacon of light? Viki shares the self-care tools that helped her through a period of personal trauma.

9 May 2025 Read More

Team building cookery and nutrition workshops

After 17 years in corporate environments, Viki knows what makes teams thrive — and it isn’t another Zoom quiz. Discover how cookery and nutrition workshops build genuine connection and team morale.

9 Sep 2024 Read More

Reduce anxiety with these nutrients

Autumn is a season of new beginnings — but also of anxiety. Viki looks at the key nutrients that act as a buffer for an anxious mind, from magnesium and vitamin B to omega 3 and vitamin D.

9 Sep 2024 Read More

Pasta la vista, Cholesterol!

Every 3 minutes someone in the UK dies from a heart or circulatory condition. Viki breaks down what cholesterol actually is and shares her top tips for supporting better heart health through food and lifestyle.

9 Sep 2024 Read More

Cooking with children – Interview with Lisa Aldwin from Eat Smart Sheffield

Children can do more in the kitchen than we credit them for. Viki interviews Lisa Aldwin, Programme Manager of Eat Smart Sheffield and Registered Nutritionist, on the joys and challenges of cooking with children.

9 Sep 2024 Read More

Is coffee good for you?

Coffee is one of life’s great rituals — but how much is too much, and when does a daily habit become a health concern? Viki breaks down the science, the benefits, and the sensible limits.

9 Sep 2024 Read More

Are you raising healthy eaters?

Raising a picky eater can feel isolating and stressful. Viki shares seven evidence-informed strategies — from meal timing to food inventories — to help your children build a healthier relationship with food.

9 Sep 2024 Read More

Navigating the festive feasts without the guilt

The festive season is for enjoying — not for counting calories or feeling guilty. Viki shares her mindful approach to holiday eating so you can celebrate fully without the post-feast regret.

9 Sep 2024 Read More

How to easily reduce the festive overwhelm

December brings joy — and a healthy dose of stress. Viki shares her practical planning system for reducing festive overwhelm, from three-list organisation to pantry audits and delegating to the family.

9 Sep 2024 Read More

“I am here, now!” – How to tame the anxious mind?

Anxiety affects most of us at some point. Viki shares ten practical strategies for managing an anxious mind, drawn from personal experience of relocating to the UK and navigating life’s pressures.

9 Sep 2024 Read More

End of year reflection and planning for the New Year

December invites us to slow down and look back. Viki shares her favourite journaling prompts for honest end-of-year reflection and intentional New Year planning — for adults and children alike.

9 Sep 2024 Read More

My story

After 15 years in corporate law, a health scare changed everything. Viki shares the story behind Twiddle — why she left DLA Piper, how she found culinary medicine, and what she wants for you.

9 Sep 2024 Read More

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