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Veganuary – Where to find the vitamins & minerals YOU need
Done properly, a plant-based diet can provide nearly all the nutrients we need to thrive. Done badly, a vegan diet is the same as any other poor diet. As a nutritionist I come across all kinds of diets. Vegan, juice fasts, raw food, keto, Paleo, Hay (not chewing on...
Food Trends for 2020
We've had smashed avocado, coconut water and kale everything. Smoothies, juice diets, goji berries, and veganism. Now it's time for 2020 to give us the next big foodie trend. Will it be nettles? Pine needle tea? Or my favourite (and vastly underated) combo of mashed...
Eat A Rainbow – #1 Small Step
Ever wondered why doctors and nutrition-people (like me!) keep talking about how important it is to 'eat a rainbow'? (A phrase which is dangerously close to the slogan for Skittles - 'taste a rainbow'- which will have quite the opposite effect on your health!). It's...
7 Energy-Boosting Breakfasts – #1 Small Step
Another small step you can take towards improving energy levels and overall health, is to start the day with a nourishing breakfast. Eating within 2 hours of waking means your body doesn't have to produce extra stress hormones to support your blood sugar levels. ...
How To Eat Mindfully – #1 Small Step
What do indigestion, bloating, excess wind, heartburn, and weight gain all have in common? They can all be caused by not chewing food properly! It’s a simple thing to do, but chewing so often gets neglected in favour of eating quickly due to short lunch breaks, or...
IBS Relief with Nutrition & Acupuncture – Case Study
Irritable Bowel Syndrome is one of the most common conditions clients come to see me for, seeking relief from symptoms such as constipation, pain, diarrhoea, wind, bloating and headaches. Stress is one of the main triggers for IBS, and this was certainly a factor...