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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Our risk of getting diseases such as certain cancers can be divided into non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors. Non-modifiable factors, that we cannot control, include things like age or having a strong family history of a particular disease. Modifiable risk factors include lifestyle…
Read MoreThe World Health Organization recommends that consumption of free sugars should be reduced throughout the life course. It is recommended that the free sugars in an individual’s daily diet should not comprise more than 5% of their total energy intake (1)…
Read MoreProfessor Charles Spence from the University of Oxford uses science to show that the gastronomic experience is much more than we think, see, taste, smell or hear (Gastrophysics, Charles Spence). It is a combination of the lighting in the room, the smell around the table, the texture…
Read MoreAs you may have seen in the news, folic acid will be added to UK flour to help prevent birth defects(1). So what is folic acid? Why is fortification necessary? and most importantly, how might this affect the UK population? Folic acid, a synthetic form of folate, is an important micronutrient…
Read MoreEmerging research suggests that dietary intake in the months leading up to conception can impact not only your ability to fall pregnant, but also the outcome of your pregnancy and future health of your baby1. With approximately 50% of pregnancies being unplanned, it is a great idea…
Read MoreLet me ask you this: how much of your time, money, and, quite frankly, well-being have you wasted on bad advice, fad diets, supplements, and diet pills over the years? I wouldn’t be surprised if you have invested hundreds, if not thousands, of pounds in your lifetime. According to Yoni…
Read MoreSome people swear by sweeteners as a ‘healthier’ low-calorie alternative to sugar to help with weight loss and management, whilst others believe them to be the cause of certain metabolic diseases such as diabetes, as well as obesity, and some cancers. Despite some limited evidence…
Read MoreAppetite is our natural desire to eat food to satisfy our bodily needs. It may result from internal cues such as hunger or external hedonic cues such as foods we find appealing (1, 2). Working from home the past year, I can personally say my screen time has increased. This is consistent with…
Read MoreAround the world, a few select geographical regions have been designated Blue Zones due to a significantly higher life expectancy in these areas compared to anywhere else on the planet. The Blue Zones include the Italian island of Sardinia; the Greek island Ikaria; Okinawa, Japan…
Read MoreGestational diabetes mellitus, or GDM, is a form of diabetes that affects pregnant people. According to the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (1), GDM is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance that is not clearly pre-existing diabetes. Having GDM can increase the…
Read MoreA survey last year found that adults will try 126 different diets during their lifetime, with an average of 2-3 a year.[1] The top five diets were the 5:2 diet (intermittent fasting), Atkins and keto diets (very low carbohydrate), a cabbage soup diet and juice cleanses. You will likely have tried…
Read MoreIn recent years, evidence has demonstrated the important role of the gut in maintaining good general health. It is thought that this is largely due to the influence of the gut microbiota, the community of trillions of microorganisms that reside along the digestive tract. In fact, our…
Read MoreWe have a population which is growing and living to an older age, so how can we contribute to health in those years? One way which the research has investigated is through keeping active (1). In the context of this article physical activity refers to any bodily movement produced…
Read MoreRed meat includes beef, pork, lamb and offal, as well as perhaps less commonly consumed meats such as venison and goat. Red meat has received a lot of bad press over the last years, particularly in relation to climate change and to health, such as bowel cancer risk…
Read MoreThere is a two-way communication between our gut and brain, named the gut-brain axis, which has several effects on our physiological and psychological health. One way this communication works is through our gut hormones and gut microbiome (1). Research in this area has been growing…
Read More10 calorie jelly, matcha, low calorie hot chocolate, and coconut oil are just some of the 'superfoods' we've seen shared rapidly across Instagram by influencers as a perfect accompaniment to support your diet and health. I want to start by reiterating that it’s ok to eat these foods…
Read MoreI’m sure anyone who menstruates can appreciate the physical and mental pain associated with periods and although we may wish they’d go away – their absence can be a sign of a problem which requires investigation. 3-4% of people who menstruate will experience amenorrhea which…
Read MoreLet’s start with answering what the menstrual cycle is, because a lot of people don’t actually know. Broadly speaking the menstrual cycle is a 28-day cycle the female body goes through in order to prepare for potential pregnancy, but this isn’t always the same for everyone. Typically, there…
Read MoreWeight loss is notoriously hard in the UK. It is why the government have recently pledged £100 million to support people living with obesity to achieve and maintain a healthier weight[1]. The majority of the money (£70 million) is to be invested into weight management services, including…
Read MoreThe ketogenic diet; also known as the keto diet, has gained in popularity over the past few years for its claims surrounding weight loss. It involves having a high fat and protein diet, whilst restricting the amount of carbohydrates (1). The keto diet it is often termed a ‘low-carb’ diet, which…
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