There’s no doubt that diet and lifestyle can play a big part in keeping us fit and well and supporting a robust immune function. Optimum health is very much at the top of the agenda for us all right now with the spread of the Corona virus (Covid 19) but, it’s important to note that you can't take a one-size-fits-all
It's never too early to be thinking about your hormones, because your body is laying the groundwork for the menopause much earlier than you might think and the right diet and lifestyle in your 30s and 40s will set you up for a healthy and happy midlife. I still find it astonishing that there’s so little accessible information available about the
Probably the best known symptom of the menopause, hot flushes can make life miserable, causing discomfort, embarrassment and affecting your sleep. Every woman has a different experience and they can range from the occasional feeling of an increase in your internal thermostat to full-on drenching where you need to change your clothes. Anyone who’s experienced this will know just how unpleasant
Bone health is a key concern for any menopausal woman, because the density of our bones starts to decrease significantly post-menopause which can increase the risk of osteoporosis. Everyone always thinks of calcium when it comes to bone health and it’s true that it plays a very important part in keeping our bones strong. Eating plenty of calcium-rich foods such as
One of the most frustrating symptoms of the menopause is weight gain. Your body just wants to cling on to your fat cells, because they store oestrogen and many women find the pounds start to pile on, despite their best efforts. This is one of the reasons why successful weight loss can be difficult for menopausal women. If you're having
Everyone tends to think about hot flushes as the main menopause symptom, but many women find that low mood or anxiety are more of a problem, which can come as an unwelcome surprise. Here are three ways that the right nutrition can help to calm your nerves, boost your mood and put the spring back in your step: BOOST B VITAMINS WHY? If
There’s much more to sourdough than just great-tasting bread; in fact, there are a number of surprising health benefits, so that you could be giving your body, as well as your taste buds, a real treat. Some interesting research is emerging to suggest that eating sourdough could be a very smart move indeed, but before you rush off to the
You may have seen the recent BBC headline about probiotics, calling them ‘quite useless’, based on feedback from a recent study in Israel. Before you rush to throw out your probiotic supplements, let’s take a closer look at the facts. In my clinical experience, probiotics aren’t useless at all and there is a wealth of clinical evidence which supports my view.
The spring menus are here, so it’s time for my latest review of the popular High Street grab-and-go options. If you’re not sure what to choose, here’s my list of picks and pitfalls from a range of outlets, including Pret, Leon, Itsu, Subway and Greggs. The first thing to focus on is how to make the right choices. If the dreaded mid-afternoon slump is
If you like a challenge but don’t want to follow a radical detox programme, this one’s for you! When a nutritional therapist colleague challenged me to eat 40 different fruit and veg in a week, a combination of professional pride and my competitive streak ensured that there was no way that I’d back down. It’s a really clever way to
