GEMMA GRANGE
Writer, Producer, Editor, Director
WRITING
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ARTICLE
Can eating spicy food really help you lose weight?
Patient.info
As a lover of spicy food, I've often fallen for the myth that it can help you lose weight - but is this myth actually the truth, or not?
Written for health information website Patient.info, this article explores the health benefits of eating spicy food, weight loss or otherwise.
RECIPE
Pumpkin patch soup
Patient.info
A spicy autumnal soup that's guaranteed to warm your soul on a chilly, dark night. I love root vegetables and so I try to cook with them any chance I get. It's bright, flavourful and most importantly packed with plenty of vitamin A to help look after your eyesight.
RECIPE
Pumpkin patch soup
Patient.info
A spicy autumnal soup that's guaranteed to warm your soul on a chilly, dark night. I love root vegetables and so I try to cook with them any chance I get. It's bright, flavourful and most importantly packed with plenty of vitamin A to help look after your eyesight.
RECIPE
Pumpkin patch soup
Patient.info
A spicy autumnal soup that's guaranteed to warm your soul on a chilly, dark night. I love root vegetables and so I try to cook with them any chance I get. It's bright, flavourful and most importantly packed with plenty of vitamin A to help look after your eyesight.
ARTICLE
How to eat healthily on a tight budget
Patient.info
Eating healthy doesn't have to be pricey or difficult! My article explores a range of tips and tricks to stay on track and not break the bank. A lot of these tips are tried and tested (university lifestyle is a good teacher) so it's great I can finally share them with so many people.
RECIPE
Sweet potato gnocchi
Patient.info
This was a recipe that I just made on a whim at home and it turned out to be one of the most delicious dinners I've ever had. Any chance I get to use sweet potatoes in cooking I jump at. Feel free to get creative with the sauce, as well as adding in any extras (like pancetta.)
ARTICLE
How to get over your fear of the dentist
Patient.info
I am absolutely terrified of the dentist and really struggle to find the motivation to go, or even call to book an appointment! So what can be done?
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In this article I speak to celebrity dentist Dr Richard Marques about how dental fear is a lot more common than we think, and gives some great tips in order to make your visit a lot less scary.
ARTICLE
Can you really be fat and fit?
Patient.info
Fact: Health isn't just one size.
In this article I explored the notion of what it meant to be slightly 'larger' and still physically active. I tried to approach this article from a health conscious perspective and looking into other ways that someone may keep themselves healthy that doesn't necessarily always focus around losing weight.
ARTICLE
Can playing video games help your mental health?
Patient.info
This is by far my most favourite piece I've ever written, and certainly the most personal. As someone who's mental health has been greatly helped by video games, it felt amazing to write about it from a proper psychological perspective as well as speak to some experts about the subject.
ARTICLE
What is intuitive eating – and can it improve your relationship with food?
Patient.info
I was lucky enough to work with Laura Thomas PhD for this piece, and her insight really opened my eyes to something I never knew I needed. Diet culture has reigned supreme for decades and it's time we find healthy ways to combat this, both for the sake of our bodies and our minds.