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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Cholesterol was first identified in humans over 200 years ago1. Since then, it has been strongly associated with atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease risk1. We have also discovered that we need cholesterol for several reasons, including: It provides rigidity, fluidity, and…
Read More“Superfoods” including açaí berries to maca, and tumeric1 have caught many of our attentions. It is important to know what superfoods are, what the research is currently saying and that we do not need “superfoods” to be healthy. I have put “superfoods” in quotations for the purpose of this…
Read MoreThe food we eat influences both our health and the health of the planet1,2. Figures suggest as high as 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions are linked to the food industry3. This is attributed to the increasing demands on the meat industry and deforestation for agriculture4, and it is contributing…
Read MoreWhat images does summer bring up for you? Socially distant evenings on a picnic blanket with a tin of your favourite cocktail, wistful memories of festivals and glowing skin or perhaps, sweaty nights with heat rash, nose streaming and feeling like a burnt lobster? Summer is a glorious time…
Read MoreThe menopause is a natural ageing process whereby women lose their period and can no longer become pregnant. It usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 years, due to a decline in oestrogen levels. In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51. Most women experience…
Read MoreYour metabolism describes all the chemical processes that occur every second in your body, in order to keep you alive and functioning normally. This includes the processes in which your body converts food and drink into energy. Once food is broken down into tiny building blocks and…
Read MoreThere are three approaches to weaning, the more traditional spoon/puree method, baby-led weaning (BLW) which has gained in popularity over the last 10 years, or a combination of the two. It is important to remember that regardless of the approach you choose, the end result…
Read MoreWe all know that fibre is great for our health but over the years we’ve seen fibre dominate news headlines, specifically in relation to bowel (colorectal) cancer, and make its way loud and clear onto the front of pack labelling on a range of products in the supermarket. This can all make it a little confusing…
Read MoreWe all know that the food we eat affects our physical health, but could it be affecting our mental health too? There is growing evidence linking diet with mental health. And with approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK experiencing a mental health problem each year, it’s a huge issue…
Read MoreMore people than ever have diabetes, statistics show that 3.9 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes in the UK, with nearly another million undiagnosed bringing the total cases up to more than 4.8 million. If nothing changes, more than 5.3 million people will have diabetes…
Read MoreWhile many women choose to breastfeed as their preference, we should all be able to make an informed decision about how to feed your baby, free from societal judgement or mum guilt, and that unbiased accurate information is sometimes incomplete…
Read MoreMany nutrient requirements change throughout our lifespan and iron is no exception, not only are there different requirements at different ages, requirements also change between genders. Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies with over 2 billion people…
Read MoreThere are many factors influencing how you feel and function during the fourth trimester or postnatal phase. A healthy diet is just one piece of the jigsaw puzzle but eating well has many benefits. It supports your recovery, helps your immune system to work effectively, supports your overall mood…
Read MoreUnlike eating disorders which are classified using The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), disordered eating has no official definition. Generally, it refers to disturbed and abnormal eating behaviours which might include skipping meals, restrictive dieting or rigid…
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 MoreOne of the biggest misconceptions switching from a largely meat-based to plant-based diet is whether it is possible to get enough protein into the diet. More specifically in sports nutrition, whether plant-based foods are enough to help support optimal performance and stimulating muscle growth…
Read MoreWith all of the current uncertainty in the world around COVID-19, it is absolutely understandable if you are feeling as though your anxiety is through the roof right now. During times of change, especially to our daily routine - like suddenly working from home, or self-isolating away from…
Read MoreWith effort and by keeping our brains in peak physical condition, we can forge fresh ways of thinking, strengthening our higher-level brain functions — such as making good decisions, solving seemingly insurmountable problems, planning for the future, and self-reflection—and learning to master…
Read MoreGoing to do your weekly food shop has changed drastically in the past weeks and months. There are so many aspects of our life that we may have taken for granted, a very simple one being the food that we buy. Now we are faced with queues circulating around supermarket car parks, no delivery slots…
Read MoreThe immune system is functioning at all times, working hard to protect us, heal and repair us, it's even our main cancer surveillance system. But we probably don't think about it day-to-day. It’s only when the cold and flu season sets in that we thank our immune system as we scramble…
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