Give your fridge a makeover

Where I (and, indeed, probably all of us) could improve, she said:

• Increase wholegrains in place of my refined carbohydrates. 'This is very important for balancing mood and energy, and important for fibre intake.'
• Increase my fresh fish intake, with white fish, tuna, salmon and seafoods, to eat the recommended two servings a week
• Expand my fruit selections to avoid boredom
• Include alternative grains in easy areas, like breakfast, such as quinoa porridge and wholegrain cereals in place of my sugary granola cereal, which can lead to poor energy and cravings

Seki also took into account how I eat and what I like. I tend to buy fruit, but not eat it, because I get bored with the bananas and apples that are easy to eat on the run and always on offer in the fruit section of the supermarket. She suggested frozen berries - 'a great source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants', available in the frozen section, and a welcome respite from my usual choices. Thirty seconds in the microwave and they're perfect for popping into yoghurt or mixing in with cereal.

The Nutrition Coach is also very big on organic food, which has fewer toxins and hormones and is often higher in nutrients, she says. Even if you don't want (or can't afford) to buy organic across your shopping list, she emphasized eating 'clean' sources of animal protein: fish without dyes, meat and dairy without hormones and drugs.

Additionally, along with a packet of information about organic food, alternatives to wheat and tips on choosing food, she provided a list of online organic food suppliers and informative websites. The list includes the high-street supermarkets that offer organics as well as other purveyors such as www.goodnessdirect.co.uk, which has free delivery across the UK, and several outfits that specialise in wheat- and gluten-free products.

Since my fridge makeover, I haven't totally foregone my occasional processed food splurge. But I now keep a bag of forest fruits in my freezer, eat only organic animal products and find myself craving healthy variety instead of the same old dishes every night. I don't think I eat as well as my baby yet, but I've gotten my pasta- and potato-loving husband to try quinoa - if that's not a transformation, I don't know what is.

The Cupboard and Fridge 'Detox' is offered in the London area (other areas by arrangement). It costs £129.99 for a 75-minute session. To book a session or find out more, visit www.thenutritioncoach.co.uk/ or call 0845 0502 442.

Details and prices are correct at time of publication