Latest articles on Nutrition
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,...
6 tips for travelling with diabetes
Living with diabetes doesn’t mean you have to put your life on hold. When it comes to booking your holidays, planning ahead is key to making sure you will be able to have a great time without worrying about potential...
Menopausal skin
Menopause. There are many, many articles written about menopause and how you can manage symptoms. Perhaps not so many articles are written about how you should care for your skin during these changes. Over the past...
Could my digestive symptoms be linked to my depression?
It may not seem obvious that your digestive health is linked to your mental health, but many scientists are now calling your gut the 'second brain', and here's why. Scientific research is showing that our gut microbiome...
Improve your nutrition as you age
The importance of eating healthily as we start to age When we age, there are many changes, including nutrient deficiencies and inadequate dietary intake, that can have a profound impact on our nutritional status. This...
Fuel your child’s performance in the classroom and during physical activity
Young people, no matter what their chosen activity is, need to have the right skills, training, mental attitude and, most importantly (and probably one of the biggest elements missing from most children's weaponry),...
The liver and your health - why it matters
The liver is one of the largest and hardest working organs in the body, yet it doesn't seem to get the attention and care it deserves. The liver, part of the digestive system, is responsible for more than 500 functions...
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...
Is gluten the problem? How to tell and what to do about it
Gluten, found in wheat, barley, rye, spelt, and some other grains, is a protein which has an elastic-like quality to it. Think of kneading bread; gluten can be difficult to digest due to its structural makeup. The body...
Nutrition and lifestyle for a natural menopause
Menopause is a hot topic these last few months, and I am delighted to hear it getting the attention it deserves. The menopause is a natural stage of life that all women will go through. It is not a disease or a...