There is so much to learn and understand when it comes to our body and how we nourish and look after it. So our blogs are a great resource to learn more about nutrition and how to optimise our overall health, both physically and mentally to support the happiest and healthiest version of yourself.
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The festive period can be overwhelming. We are surrounded with an abundance of delicious food and alcohol, and our usual routine is often disrupted. Whilst this time of year should be cherished and enjoyed, the disruption can leave people with poor gut health and problems…
Read More“Tis’ the season to be jolly! and it’s also a time where diaries get booked up and everyone is so busy. The lead up to Christmas can often be a hectic time at work and at home. But it doesn’t need to be a time of stress and anxiety. When it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the…
Read MoreVitamin C, we all know about it and that we need it to function optimally but how many of us are actually getting the required quantities? Unlike some vitamins, Vitamin C is an essential vitamin which means that the body is not able to produce it. One thing that is important to remember…
Read MoreHave you ever followed diet advice from someone online? How would you feel if I told you that eight times out of nine this advice is wrong? For years social media has flourished, with no guidelines monitoring whether someone is qualified to be giving us dietary advice. We are being inundated…
Read More#AD. You’ve likely heard the words ‘live cultures’, ‘live bacteria’ and ‘gut friendly foods’ many times, but you’re just as likely to wonder exactly what they are and where can you find them. As with most nutrition, once you understand gut health, your knowledge will empower informed…
Read More‘Sit less, move more.’ Advice many of us have heard or read – on social media, tv and the radio, or perhaps from friends and family or a healthcare professional. You also may have seen headlines in recent months, boldly claiming ‘Sitting is the new smoking!’ and wondered what the science…
Read MoreLife gets so busy when you are preparing for a new baby, and not to mention expensive! It can be very difficult to find quality time with your partner to soak up the special moments before your whole life changes, so a “babymoon” can be a perfect solution.It is also important to be aware that…
Read MoreYes, the season of colds and flu is now in full swing. Headache, fever, aches & pains: colds and flu can be miserable! These familiar miserable symptoms of seasonal lurgy’s are not caused by the germs themselves but part of our immune systems reaction to it in its quest…
Read MoreDid you know that vitamin D is technically not a vitamin? A vitamin is usually something that we cannot make within our body, and that’s what makes vitamin D so special. It is the only vitamin that our body is able to make itself as if by magic* (*but it’s actually not magic it is simply…
Read MoreWe often associate the word bacteria with infection, but did you know that the majority in our gut are actually beneficial for us? Our gut microbiota actually contains trillions of different bacteria, meaning we have ten times more bacteria cells than we have human…
Read MoreYour pelvic floor is a sling of muscles and ligaments that stretch from your tail bone at the back of your pelvis, to your pubic bone at the front. They support pelvic organs and, when pregnant, your baby. The importance of the pelvic floor is often overlooked; it’s likely not the first thing…
Read MoreDid you know, the average human adult contains approximately 2-4 grams of iron, the majority of which is in our red blood cells (1, 2)? And that anaemia affects around 33% of the world’s population, and that half of those cases are a result of iron deficiency (3)? The role of iron and its interplay…
Read MoreOur bodies really are as unique as our personalities, so each of us should strive to find a way of eating that works for us individually. I believe in empowering everyone to embrace a healthy way of living through the food we enjoy and the life we lead…
Read MoreThere are lots of claims when it comes to foods that help aid digestion. Pineapples contain the enzyme bromelain, which has been shown to decrease inflammation and stimulate the immune system. But it is also linked to a healthy digestion, which, when coupled with ginger, banana…
Read MoreSocial media influencers give bad diet and fitness advice 8 times out of 9 - that's according to Glasgow University who studied self-appointed wellness 'experts' with more than 80,000 followers! If you're wondering why this is serious, I really feel the need to remind you…
Read MoreA ketogenic diet is a diet very low in carbohydrates (less than 50g a day) and high in fat. This is thought to cause the body to break down fat into molecules called ketones to use as the main source as energy versus glucose from carbohydrates. It tends to exclude most fruits…
Read MoreIt’s normal that every now and then, all of us might suffer some sort of digestive discomfort after eating. This might range from trivial, infrequent and frustrating to restrictive and sometimes frightening. Any abnormal reaction occurring after eating food is called an adverse food…
Read MoreWhile many of us strive to make healthy food choices in order to lose weight or to attain general health benefits, generalised dietary recommendations may not work for everyone. Ever wondered why? The answer is in your DNA. There is an accumulation of evidence that your…
Read MoreWe’ve all felt the calming effects of nature. Being outdoors amongst the trees, fresh air, the breeze in your hair and the sun on your face, listening to birdsong or sea waves on holiday. It helps us slow down and bring our bodies and minds back into rhythm. But does it really help improve our health and…
Read MoreDiabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide and it is estimated that more than 5 million people will have diabetes by 2025 if left unchanged. Prior to a diabetes diagnosis, there is a stage where your blood sugar is high, known as prediabetes. While not everyone…
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