Hazel is now retired after a varied career - primary school teacher, trainer of women in the community, mentor, mother of 4 and grandmother of 11 and has a passion to see our nation’s children and families thrive.She grew up in several areas of England both North and South. She trained to be a teacher at Stockwell College part of the London Institute of Education where she also met her husband Ray. Her first schools were in the London Boroughs of Bromley and Croydon, before moving to Sussex.Living within sight of the glorious South Downs, with coast and woodlands around, Hazel is a big fan of the therapeutic benefits in our environment. She loves retirement and it is proving to be one of the most interesting chapters. Her interest for people living the best life they can grew from her own experience of multiple challenges. Currently studying culinary medicine, she has become focused on the fundamental importance of diet, nutrition and lifestyle. The exciting discovery that we can influence our own health outcomes by the choices we make, lies behind her desire to help children understand early the way to stay well and protect their later years.

“I love this book and am excited as I know it will have a place in my teachings. Who better than a grandmother to help children learn how to feel better! Job well done!” Virginia Harper, Digestive Healing for Life. USA; “This book will work well with families who are trying to make changes; it is an enjoyable book for schools to support learning about the digestive system” Sandra Denton, Deputy Head Teacher, East Sussex; “It’s a lovely book and the information inside is medically accurate. I am happy to endorse it” Dr Adrian Grigore, General Practitioner, East Sussex; “A fantastic book that seeks to achieve an important mission. Educating our children on the benefits or eating well, both for their health and the sustainability of the planet” Dr Rupy Aujla, The Doctors Kitchen; "What a brilliant fun way to teach my children something serious and vital for their lives. We thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to more books like this. Thank you for giving us a quality reading and learning experience” Beth Hardwick;