Eggs & cholesterol – should I eat them?
So last week a study came out which raised an association between eating eggs and heart disease. Specifically there was a link between people who ate 3-4 eggs a week having a 6% increased risk of cardiovascular disease and an 8% increased risk of any death. For people...
Should I see a Nutritional Therapist?
Maybe you’ve had ongoing tummy bloating, or you just feel really tired all the time. Maybe you’ve just been diagnosed with high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. If you’re considering working with a nutritional therapist here is a sneak behind the...
How To Look After Your Gut Health At Christmas
We can all eat too much at festival times, which leaves us feeling bloated and tired in January so here are my mini tips for helping support your gut health at Christmas. Give Your Gut Microbes The Gift of Fibre To help keep your gut microbes in a good mood don’t...
8 Less Obvious Tips For Weight Loss
Are you trying to lose weight? You might be focusing on how to get the right balance of carbs and proteins, the importance of exercise and sustaining dietary change. But here are some less obvious tips for weight loss you may not have thought of: 1. Optimise your gut...
Superfoods – Benefits Of Eggs
Eggs are an amazing powerhouse of goodness – you can snack on a boiled egg, or add them to pancakes or omelettes. There are so many benefits to eating eggs, they are rich in protein, selenium and contain some vitamin D, B12 and B6. Choose organic if you can, or at...
Liver support during the festive period
With lots of parties and festivities throughout December we need to look think about liver support to help us detoxify the additional load on the body. Why does the liver need more support? Your live is very good at detoxification. You don’t need any detox teas...
Supplements – Do I Need Them?
When I work with clients I often end up recommending some supplementation alongside dietary changes. These aren’t essential, but may help speed up the way we address your symptoms. These could be vitamins minerals probiotics digestive aids You may be wondering...
Iron deficiency – what to eat
Have you been trying to increase your iron levels? Many people don’t eat or absorb enough iron, leading to iron deficiency, and it can have a big impact on our health. In fact, world wide iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency. Who is at risk of...
