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What is a plant-based diet?
With celebrities, athletes, and even some political figures going vegan, it is worth exploring how we as individuals can start to improve our way of eating. There has recently been a great deal of media focus on...
Is Veganuary a fad, or should I give it a try?
‘New year, new you’ is a sentiment that fills headlines and articles across the holiday season, yet for many of us, the pressure to make that one big change can feel overwhelming. New year resolutions can be a great...
Nutritional advice for a healthy winter
With shorter days and longer nights; as the wind bites and the duvet is sorely missed while you battle for a seat on public transport; it is time to think about arming yourself for the colder season. Winter may well be...
Gut bacteria and weight gain? SIBO, 'candida', and constipation
Can gut bacteria make you gain weight? Can you really blame your bacteria for your weight? The simple answer to that is YES! The balance of your gut bacteria is very strongly linked with obesity and metabolic...
Is processed meat now back on the menu?!
Is processed red meat back on the menu? You may have seen this headline in the news lately, and I thought I should make a few clarifications. Nutrition research is incredibly challenging to carry out, and studies tend...
Why your child may dislike veggies - and how to get them to eat more!
I’m always amazed that children can pick out the tiniest fragments of whatever vegetable they aren’t eating this month, with total precision. It’s frustrating when you want to give them quality fuel to...
Debunking 5 common food myths
When it comes to food and nutrition, it can feel like we’re constantly getting mixed messages. Is a small glass of red wine still good for us, or do the risks far outweigh the benefits? Is dark chocolate still in vogue,...
When we know what to eat to be healthy... and the reasons we don’t
When it comes to changing the way you eat, there are so many factors to consider. I have clients all the time who say 'I know how to eat healthily, I just need to do it'. Why is it that we know what to do yet we...
Could veganism give athletes a competitive edge?
Following a vegan diet in sport is becoming increasingly popular, partly due to the successes achieved by high profile vegan athletes, such as ultra-runner Scott Jurek, elite marathon runner Fiona Oakes, and triathlete...
Small changes can have the greatest impact on your health
Fad diets or diets that are restrictive or make you feel hungry a lot of the time, are unlikely to be sustainable in the longer-term. However, making small positive changes can make a huge difference over time. The book...