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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Unless yourself, a close friend, or family member experiences conditions such as diabetes, blood sugar levels are unlikely to be on your radar. However, the prevalence of diabetes is continually rising, and this is a significant challenge to global health and well-being…
Read MoreWith growing awareness of the detrimental health effects of alcohol consumption, including conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease, cirrhosis, depression, and anxiety, there has been a surge in the demand for 0% alcoholic beverages…
Read MoreHumans have been fermenting foods for around 10,000 years as a way of preservation and flavour enhancement. However, in more recent decades fermented foods have attracted new attention from the scientific community due to their gut-boosting and health promoting properties…
Read MorePolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complicated but common hormonal issue thought to affect up to 20% of reproductive aged women [1]. The most common signs and symptoms of PCOS are irregular periods, lack of ovulation, fertility issues, weight gain, hirsutism and male-pattern balding…
Read MoreWith the rise of technology and our fast-paced lifestyles, mobile phones and other devices have become companions to our everyday routines. There are many applications for screens in our modern lifestyles; whether your phone is the alarm that gets you up in the morning; you frequently scroll through social media…
Read MoreHay fever is also called ‘seasonal allergic rhinitis,’ which is the term given to the inflammation of the nasal lining caused by an allergic trigger causing symptoms such as watering eyes, blocked nose and coughing. Allergic rhinitis results from the body making allergic antibodies (IgE) after exposure to the allergens…
Read MoreThere’s always space for dessert, right? A 2016 study reported a 24% increase in whole brain metabolism when shown appetising images of food while lying in a brain scanner in hungry participants (Wang et al., 2004). This study shows that the sight of food changes brain activity and indicates that hunger…
Read MoreDiabetes is a condition that causes our blood sugar levels to be too high and it most commonly tends to be either Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes (1). According to Diabetes UK, almost 5 million people in the UK have a diagnosis of diabetes and 90% of them live with Type 2 diabetes (2)…
Read MoreNutrition during any pregnancy, but even when planning a pregnancy, is so important. It is vital to eat healthily to help the baby grow and develop. To begin with, it should be highlighted that although you may seem hungrier, there is actually no need to eat for two, even if you are going to have twins or even triplets…
Read MoreDiabetes is a condition that causes our blood sugar levels to be too high and it most commonly tends to be either Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes (1). According to Diabetes UK, almost 5 million people in the UK have a diagnosis of diabetes and 90% of them live with Type 2 diabetes (2)…
Read MoreThe recent increased focus on the gut microbiome is more than just a trend and is among the most popular topics of research due to its central role in so many of the body’s functions and impact on our physical and mental health…
Read MoreBefore we get into the science behind the nutritional benefits on bone health, it is important to understand what osteoporosis is and how it can develop. When linking to disordered eating patterns, low oestrogen levels are the main driver to significant losses in bone density…
Read MoreIt is undeniable that fasting itself is challenging. Now think about exercising, or being an athlete, while fasting from dusk until dawn. This reality confronts many Muslims who fast during Ramadan, a holy month when they refrain from food and fluid consumption to cleanse their bodies physically and spiritually…
Read MoreWhether you are new to the gym or have been a regular gym-goer and doing resistance training for a while, optimising your nutrition to support your workouts can be confusing to navigate. Hopefully this article will help to break it down and make it easier for you…
Read MoreFolic acid (vitamin B9) is being proposed as a mandatory fortification in non-wholemeal wheat flour. This has sparked a discussion on whether the proposed amount is too low, or just enough! Folic acid is the synthetic version of the naturally occurring vitamin - folate (found in many foods), also known as B9…
Read MoreSocial eating or communal eating is commonplace in most of our lives whether this be at home with family or in restaurants with friends. Communal eating may be historic in origin but seems to be becoming less valued in modern day…
Read MoreObesity is a global and public health concern. It is associated with reduced life expectancy and is a risk factor for several chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, at least 12 types of cancer, and liver and respiratory disease…
Read MoreThroughout our lives we are taught that exercising is good for us and that it has many benefits. But in some cases, too much may be detrimental to our overall health and can lead to certain health complications, such as RED-S…
Read MoreCarbohydrates are one of the three main macronutrients in the diet, alongside protein and fat. All of these nutrients are important for health, wellbeing and sports performance. Carbohydrates are the main energy source in the body, organs need glucose…
Read MoreThe Japanese diet is a highly nutritious diet revolving heavily around unprocessed wholefoods which are rich in important nutrients. This diet has been shown to provide an array of health benefits, all of which will be discussed in this article…
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