Rebecca J Farrington

www.rebeccajfarrington.co.uk What the French can teach us about living (and eating) well Facebook Instagram Linkedin Hi Reader Bonjour from France! I’m spending a few days with my friend and fellow health coach, Sarah, at her beautiful property in South West France. It’s the kind of place where time slows down and meals are savoured rather than rushed. What strikes me every time I’m in France is how naturally healthy the lifestyle feels. People take their time to eat — sitting down, chatting,...

www.rebeccajfarrington.co.uk Why I stopped being afraid of fat Facebook Instagram Linkedin Hi Reader The cheese email clearly hit a nerve — the response has been lovely, and quite a few of you wrote back with a version of the same follow-up question: if cheese might actually be fine, what’s the real story with fat more broadly? It’s such a good question. And I’ll be honest — it’s one I used to find quite confusing myself. For years, fat was the enemy. Low-fat everything. Margarine instead of...

www.rebeccajfarrington.co.uk One of the most debated foods in nutrition — and why the answer isn't black and white. Facebook Instagram Linkedin Hi Reader A wonderful question landed in my inbox this week from one of you — and I suspect quite a few people have been quietly wondering the same thing. Is cheese healthy? Or should we be feeling guilty every time we reach for the cheese board? I'll be honest with you: this is one of those topics where the science is genuinely all over the place....

www.rebeccajfarrington.co.uk A gut health lunch at Polgoon Vineyard Facebook Instagram Linkedin Hi Reader I wanted to share something with you before it goes anywhere else — because if you're getting this email, you're someone who genuinely cares about your health, and this feels made for you. On Tuesday 30 June I'm hosting a Gut Health Lunch at Polgoon Vineyard in Penzance. It's a beautiful three-course lunch with a talk woven through it — not a lecture, not a seminar, just a really good...

www.rebeccajfarrington.co.uk The short season you don't want to miss Facebook Instagram Linkedin Hi Reader There’s a moment every spring when the supermarket shelves quietly shift — and suddenly, the good stuff is back. I’m talking about the vegetables that don’t need much doing to them. The ones that taste like the season itself. May is genuinely one of my favourite times of year for food, and this week I wanted to share a few of the stars that are coming into their prime right now — because...

www.rebeccajfarrington.co.uk The Way We Talk About Food Matters More Than You Think Facebook Instagram Linkedin Hi Reader This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and it felt like the right moment to talk about something I feel strongly about — the way we label food as 'good' or 'bad', and why that kind of thinking can do more harm than good for so many of us. This week I've written about something called the food matrix — essentially, the physical structure of food and how it affects...

www.rebeccajfarrington.co.uk Your lunchbox is your secret weapon Facebook Instagram Linkedin Hi Reader Before we dive into this week’s topic, I wanted to share a couple of exciting bits of news from the last few days. I was featured in a double-page spread in the Western Morning News, talking about sustainable health, weight, and why quick fixes so often fail. And I was also live on BBC Radio Stoke, chatting about set weight point theory, and how we can work with our bodies rather than...

www.rebeccajfarrington.co.uk Alcohol & Christmas: A Balanced Perspective Facebook Instagram Linkedin Hi Reader This week we’re continuing our “Surviving the Festive Season” theme — and today we’re talking about food. Before we begin, let me say this clearly: this is not about restriction. Christmas is a wonderfully food-centred time of year, and I’m absolutely not here to take away your mince pies or tell you to skip the stuffing. Food is joy, memory, comfort and celebration — and it’s...

www.rebeccajfarrington.co.uk Alcohol & Christmas: A Balanced Perspective Facebook Instagram Linkedin Hi Reader As we move into the heart of the festive season, I want to talk about alcohol — not from a place of judgement, but from a place of support. This is not a lecture (it’s honestly the last thing I’d ever want to do). You are an adult, perfectly capable of making choices that feel right for you, your body and your life. My aim here is simply to give you a few tools that help you enjoy...

www.rebeccajfarrington.co.uk A gentle reminder to look after yourself this season Facebook Instagram Linkedin Hi Reader As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder, many of us notice a dip in energy, motivation, and even mood. Winter has a way of nudging us inward — which can be a wonderful opportunity if we listen to what our bodies need. This week, I want to share a simple reminder: your winter self-care is part of your Health Pension Plan.The little choices you make now — how you...