Body & Soul

05/09/2026

Having fun doing some Fermented Food demonstrations at the Welton Make, Bake and Grow show…. One more to do this afternoon if you fancy dropping in.

02/09/2026

✨ Food is one of the most powerful daily opportunities we have to care for our amazing bodies.
What are YOU having for dinner tonight?

Yesterday's dinner was a vibrant stir-fry of onions, leeks, garlic, ginger, pak choi, cabbage, bean sprouts and sweetcorn, paired with pearl barley and crispy marinated tofu from the air fryer.

A splash of traditionally fermented soy sauce and fish sauce added a rich depth of flavour, reminding us that some of the oldest food traditions are often the simplest and most effective.

10 plant foods.
2 fermented ingredients.
One deeply satisfying meal.
Simple ingredients.
Lots of colour.
Plenty of flavour.
Nourishment that satisfies.

At Body & Soul, we believe health isn't found in a quick fix. It's cultivated through consistent choices that support strength, vitality and long-term wellbeing.
Carmelita did the chopping, I did the cooking, and there was plenty left over for another meal. That's another benefit of cooking from scratch: healthy food that's ready when life gets busy.

What's one simple, healthy meal that regularly appears on your table?
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27/08/2026

💚 A Green Sauerkraut Experiment 💚
I fancied a change from the usual sauerkraut and decided to create an all-green version.
This vibrant ferment contains:
🥬 Pointed cabbage
🥬 Kale
🥬 Pak choi
🥬 Summer greens
I love the range of textures and shades of green, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the flavours develop over the next few weeks.
Fermented foods are one of the simplest traditional ways to support gut health and add beneficial live cultures to your diet.
If you'd like to learn more about making your own fermented foods at home, come and see us at the Welton Make, Bake, Grow & Show on Saturday 5th September at Welton Village Hall.
There will be opportunities to see local produce, artwork, baking, crafts and much more. It promises to be a great community event.
We'd love to meet you there.
🔗 https://www.welton-pc.gov.uk/the-welton-make-bake-grow-and-show/

22/08/2026

It’s only a month before I do my 70mile fundraiser challenge - St Cuthberts way in Northumberland. Carrying my tent, food etc, climbing the equivalent of Ben Nevis twice over 4days. Follow here to see how it goes.

20/08/2026

Learning to Let It Be

At different times in my life, I've lain awake at night tossing and turning, worrying about something I should have done but didn't, or something that had happened that I wished hadn't. I would try to think my way out of the problem.

This was especially true during the years when I was working hard to build my engineering business. My mind would race through endless scenarios, plans, and "what ifs".

Of course, the result was predictable.

I'd get up the next morning tired, and if you know me well enough, often a little grumpy too! Yet despite all that mental effort, I had rarely made any real progress towards solving the problem.

Recently, I was on a retreat, and during one of the evening readings these words were repeated:

"Into the keeping of God we put all the doings of this day.
What has been done has been done.
What has not been done has not been done.
Let it be."

Those words really resonated with me, the light went on and I realised something new. There was something deeply freeing about recognising that at the end of the day, there is a point where we simply have to entrust unfinished business, unresolved concerns, and unanswered questions into the future.

What has been done has been done.

What has not been done has not been done.

Let it be.

I can honestly say I have slept much better since reading those words.

Has anyone else found a phrase or idea that has helped you let go of worry and sleep more peacefully?

19/08/2026

It's great to be diving again into the vibrant world of fermentation! 🌱 Getting ready to unlock the power of microbes at the Fermentation Workshop on 5th September -Make-Bake-&-Grow_Show - can't wait to share the journey with you! 💚 I just love the color of the red cabbage sauerkraut - a great addition to salads and as a spicy side to hot dishes too. Want to know more? Come along to our demo stand at the Welton Make, Bake & Grow Show - afternoon, Saturday, 5th September.

24/07/2026

24/07/2026

We have heard so many positive stories of people feeling more energised, more mobile and with an increased appetite for life. It’s sad to think 40% of the population are missing out on these life giving benefits, and the West Midlands comes out worse.

Of course getting started with exercise, especially if you have fallen behind because life got in the way, is not always easy.

That’s why at Body & Soul we stand ready to encourage, offer advice and work with you so you can maximise your vitality.

Get in contact if you would like to know more.

https://bodyandsoul.uk.com/

We’re here with real‑world guidance — through our courses, events, personal training plans, and retreats — to support you in feeling your best at every stage of life.

18/07/2026

Time to head south to Luton for our first Faith & Fitness Workshop today. We are really looking forward to meeting with other Christians in the health fitness and wellness space to explore how our faith and our stewardship of our physical bodies interrelate.

01/07/2026

🏃‍♂️ If you’re a Christian PT or coach — this might be for you.
This work can feel isolated at times…
and there aren’t many spaces to think about faith + practice together. Join us for our 1-day forum:
✨ Where Faith & Fitness Meet

📅 18 July · YWAM Harpenden
A day to connect, reflect, and reset.
👉 Find out more: https://bodyandsoul.uk.com/info/where-faith-fitness-meet/