Oh dear, someone has kidnapped our perfect angel baby and replaced him with a very small Tyrannosaurus Rex. At 16 months old, he has fully committed himself to the art of the tantrum. He wants to touch everything; usually things like kitchen knives or batteries ― the things that would cause him to actually expire.

At this age, I can’t explain to him why he can’t put a rock in his mouth or eat a snail, so we generally go with an “avoid and distract” technique. But it’s not always possible.

So, there has been a fair amount of dropping to the floor and wailing. It’s a little funny but also a little heartbreaking.

I remember why parenting toddlers used to make me reach for the wine!

However next week we are away on holiday and I’m looking forward to some slower days.

It will be so nice to get up in the morning and not rush around. To sit on the floor and play and play. To be fully present ― which of course always helps.

We just have to get through the British Airways flight first. It will be fine, yes?

I’m cautiously optimistic, but if you’re on the plane and see a wild-haired woman wrangling a roaring toddler, please can you throw me one of those plastic bottles of wine? Maybe two?

Once we arrive in London, we are actually then flying on to Budapest. All being well, it should be a quick transfer and we’ll be settling into the Airbnb by midafternoon.

Will Atticus pick that particular moment to succumb to a two-minute nap? I really, really hope so. A girl can dream!

We’ve chosen Budapest for this particular trip as we’re getting married there in September (my Dad is Hungarian.)

We have some wedding admin to do but, Budapest is an amazing city in and of itself.

The architecture is incredible, everyone is helpful, it’s easy to get around, the coffee is delicious …. As a place, it’s big and vibrant but it’s also easy to unwind.

It took me a while to come around to the idea of Airbnbs. I’ve always loved hotels! But the extra space with a toddler is helpful and it’s always great having a kitchen as I love to pull together delicious, easy breakfasts.

The rule on holiday is “no cooking”, so the eggs are ruled out. But we will find fruit and prosciutto at the market.

I’m often asked whether prosciutto is healthy – and I wish I could tell you it was!

Generally speaking, consuming cured meats increases your risk of bowel and colon cancers significantly, so I certainly don’t do it all the time. But it’s possible to source healthier options.

Instead of curing with sodium nitrite or nitrates, some brands cure with celery powder or cultured celery juice, both are better options but not risk free.

Traditional Italian prosciutto air dries for months and does not have any artificial additives.

The approach I tend to take is go as traditional/natural as possible, only have it occasionally and pair it with lots of protective antioxidants.

There’s no need not to have prosciutto, just do it occasionally and in an informed way.

As you can see from the photo, the breakfast I assembled here is absolutely packed with brightly coloured fruit and vegetables.

Antioxidants, which boost your immune system, reduce inflammation and protect your body from premature ageing, are found most densely in the pigment of intensely coloured fruit and vegetables.

In the case of cucumber and blueberries, the antioxidants sit in the darker skin.

With something like butternut squash, the antioxidants would be woven throughout. You just want to pick things that are as colourful as possible.

It took me three minutes to throw all this together … it’s two slices of prosciutto, gem lettuce leaves piled with guacamole and pineapple salsa, baby tomatoes, blueberries and strawberries.

This was pleasing on both the eyes and the belly! Next time you want to assemble rather than cook an indulgent breakfast, give this idea a try.

Of course, you could always do this with scrambled tofu or eggs instead – so many options.

That’s it from me for now. Wish me luck with the crazy baby and I’ll be back a week after next!

• The advice given in this article is not intended to replace medical advice, but to complement it. Always consult your GP if you have any health concerns. Catherine Burns BA Hons, Dip ION, BNTA is a fully qualified Nutritional Therapist trained by the Institute for Optimum Nutrition in Britain. Join Catherine on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nutrifitandnaturalnutritionbermuda or instagram @naturalbda