Benefits of plant based food

Benefits of plant based food

This month why not challenge yourself to eat more vegetables.  Studies show that people who consume more plant foods have a lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. It is the phytonutrients within the plants that help the body...
Top 10 ingredients to watch for

Top 10 ingredients to watch for

I’d need a lot more space to list out all the names on the naughty list but this list, while not exhaustive, is a good starting point if you want to know you are eating as well as you can for your health. Bottom line: if you can’t pronounce the ingredient,...
Your Microbiome

Your Microbiome

Your gut microbiome Your gut microbiome is a parallel universe of all kinds of different microorganisms running through your digestive tract, from your mouth right down to your anus. Most of these organisms are bacteria, and there are lots more of these than there are...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a problem I often see in clinic and it is problematic on many different levels. If you have been diagnosed with this condition, you may well have been suffering with it for years and, while a diagnosis can – at...
Are stimulants affecting your energy and weight loss?

Are stimulants affecting your energy and weight loss?

Does this sound familiar? You reluctantly crawl out of bed and head for the kettle for a strong cup of tea or coffee.The breakfast you grab before you head to work is a jam crumpet or Marmite on toast. Upgoes your blood sugar and adrenalin levels and you start to feel...
Help for Hayfever season

Help for Hayfever season

Itchy, watery eyes? Constantly sneezing? Hello hayfever!  Now I really know it’s spring and you’re here to stay – like an uninvited guest – for the next six months. But while Mother Nature can be cruel, she is also kind. It might surprise you to know that changing...