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Why Fibre Matters: The Benefits and Importance of Fibre in the diet
Fibre is often associated with keeping your bowels regular, but its importance goes much further. Higher fibre intakes are linked with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, colorectal cancer and...
Food additives and ultra-processed foods in the UK – hot topic
Food additives and ultra-processed foods are not the same thing, but they often overlap. In the UK, additives are regulated and approved before use, while concern about ultra-processed foods focuses more on the overall...
Creatine for menopause – supplement spotlight
Can creatine supplementation benefit peri / menopausal / post menopausal women? Let's take a look. Creatine is a natural compound produced in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas from amino acids (the building...
TikTok supplement spotlight: Lion’s mane
Lion’s mane - also known as 'Hericium erinaceus' - comes from the Latin name for hedgehog - given its appearance in the natural world with its many spines. It's a white, shaggy culinary mushroom that’s become...
TikTok supplement spotlight: Sea moss
"Sea moss” is a popular term for coloured seaweeds sold as dried fronds (leaf structures), powders, capsules, or gels. The 3 main types are 'Chondrus crispus' (also known as 'Irish moss' which tends to be...
TikTok supplement spotlight: Shilajit
What is Shilajit? Shilajit is a tar-like, mineral-rich resin sourced mainly from rocks in the Himalayas and other high-mountain areas in the world. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. The resin has a...
Weight loss injections – hot topic
You’ve probably heard about weight loss injections – and it’s a hot topic. You can even get them from Superdrug if you meet their criteria. They sound very appealing, but you still need to put in the work and think...
Reducing dementia risk? What can be done?
What can be done to reduce dementia risk? My mum had suffered from dementia later in life. My aunty on my father's side suffered with Alzheimer's. You might be concerned as you get older you and want strong...
Ultra-processed foods or ‘UPFs’
You can't of escaped Marks & Spencer's launch of their 'One ingredient' range, or you may have shopped a jar of 'Bold Beans'... This has sparked a heated debate on the impact of ultra-processed foods on...
Can the “DASH Diet” Really Help Lower Blood Pressure?
Can the "DASH Diet" really help lower blood pressure? The DASH diet – short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension – is a bit of a superstar in the world of healthy eating and academic research, especially for...
Foods for immunity
Foods for immunity 7 foods thought to be immuno-protective As the weather starts to cool and the kids are back in school, it's the time of year when staying healthy becomes even more important. With a few simple...
Peanut butter – healthy or not?
Is peanut butter healthy? You may have asked yourself this question. I read a great short article by registered dietitian and performance nutritionist Dr.Linia Patel. Dr. Lina has experience of sports...
Waist-to-Height-Ratio – a simpler tool to assessing obesity risk
You may have heard of 'BMI' or 'waist circumference' to measure or classify your health risk from being overweight or obese. What is this about the 'Waist-to-height' ratio? Dr. Margaret Ashwell is a leading...
Feel Fabulous in 15 minutes – mindfulness & breath work
Quick and simple mindfulness and breathing practice to restore a sense of calm and clarity. A self-care routine to calm the mind, feel grounded and gain clarity. You may be familiar with the book and practice...
Awareness, Willingness & Values in cravings and dietary lapse
Cravings and dietary relapses Below is a summary of a research paper by Sala et al, 2021 into some observations about cravings and dietary lapse. In this study, it appears that by examining the concepts of 'mindful...
Belly fat – and what to do about it
Belly fat and what you can do about it Overindulged during Christmas? Does your belly feel unsightly? You're not alone. As we go into the New Year you may be thinking - how can I get rid of my belly? Belly fat...
What is my BMI? What does BMI mean?
What is my BMI? What does BMI mean? Here's everything you need to know about BMI. What it is - and what BMIs are considered 'overweight' or 'obese' according to this clinicial measure. What BMI is classed as...
How to lose weight effectively?
How to lose weight effectively? You may be thinking about losing weight and wondering about how to go about it. There are a number of considerations about how you tackle the issue of losing weight and there is a...
What’s the best exercise?
What's the best exercise? What's the best exercise and how can I get in shape? You may be thinking about getting in shape and wondering about how to go about it. Perhaps your New Year’s resolution stalled and you’re...
Breathing techniques to zap anxiety
Breathing techniques to zap anxiety and relax The breathing technique below is a condensed version of a practice I do - and is perfect if you are short of time but want to feel stress-beating benefits, and offset the...
What is Diabetes?
What is Diabetes? What is Diabetes? Diabetes occurs when your blood sugar level is too high. It can happen when your body doesn’t produce enough of the hormone insulin; or does not produce any insulin at all....
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