Most people, when thinking about digestion, automatically picture their body from the stomach down. In reality, the digestive process starts even …
IBS awareness month
April is IBS awareness month, the time to talk about this condition that is thought to affect 2 out of 10 people in the UK. It often leaves sufferers …
The three ‘biotics’ and their role in your health
How often do you think about supporting, or even boosting, your gut bacteria? Do you think about them at all? No? Well maybe you should! Did you …
Why not eating could be good for you
As a nutritionist it’s no surprise that I say that what you eat really matters. However, as science into this area explodes, what we are becoming …
It’s time to eat fat
For so long, fat has been demonised as the food group to be avoided at all costs. Want to avoid heart disease/high cholesterol/obesity? Then switch to …
Sugar: is it playing a role in your IBS?
It’s hard to escape the ever-growing argument against consuming too much sugar. Numerous studies have shown that overconsumption can result in Type 2 …
Do you suspect food sensitivities are making you ill?
While many people suspect that they have a food sensitivity, or intolerance, trying to work out what exactly is causing it can often feel …
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Do you chew?
Do you ever find yourself eating a meal without giving it any thought? Do you sometimes find that you swallow large mouthfuls of food without even a …
Detox diets – are they worth it?
Six days in to the new year, and detox diets are popping up on my social media feeds, promising brighter skin, better sleep and bundles of energy. …