The Power of Eating Enough “Eat to feel good” is the best advice I could ever give. Why? Because eating should be relaxing and create

Insulin Resistance: what is it? Put simply, insulin resistance is the condition of having chronically elevated levels of insulin. It’s also called hyperinsulinemia, metabolic syndrome,

Chocolate Nut Smoothie I’m sometimes reluctant to share recipes and here’s why. Food is such a personal choice, and one man’s food can quite literally

Can Bread Be Healthy? Freshly baked bread is irresistible to most and despite it being a staple food for millennia, bread consumption in the UK

Keto for Weight-loss Let’s get this straight right from the start, Keto is not about eating meat. Keto is a high fat diet, NOT a

Potatoes; widely perceived as unhealthy The most maligned vegetable must be the potato. Widely perceived as unhealthy yet has more potassium than a banana. They

PCOS: You’ve been diagnosed, do you need some help? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a female hormone condition that affects how the ovaries work. The

High Blood Pressure: is it a big deal? Yes, it’s a huge deal. Over 100 million people die every year from high blood pressure. In

Lupus: the lifelong friend you never asked for Katherine Ryan, comedian, and presenter has recently spoken up about her struggles with Lupus. She pulls no

Organic Food; is it worth it? I’m frequently asked if I only buy organic food.  Those of you who know me well may be able

Cow’s Milk v. Plant Milks: how do they compare? Cow’s milk is the most consumed dairy product in the world and is now cheaper to

Is Booze Bad for Us? Gone are the days when we could enjoy a bottle of wine or a few beers with friends without experiencing

Lemon Water: is it magical or a myth that needs busting? Headlines have linked drinking lemon water to many health claims, including weight loss, improved

Are Your Allergies Worse than Usual? If so, histamine might be responsible. What is histamine? Histamine is part of your localised immune response. The second

Persistent Headaches – What can you do? Have you ever had a stubborn headache?  The ones you can’t get rid of no matter what you do.  Persistent

Avocado Oil: the next big thing? It costs twice as much as extra virgin olive oil and six times more than some seed oils but

What is Air Frying and is it Really Healthy? Recently, air fryers have become incredibly popular. People say these machines give you the same fried

Is Pasta Healthy? Pasta’s reputation is at an all-time low and often linked to the UK’s obesity epidemic, but have we got our facts straight?

Can Food Protect Us from Sun Damage? For some, the lure of a suntan is irresistible.  Whether you want the sun-kissed glow from time spent

Do Microwaves Ruin the Nutrients in Food? Do microwaves ruin the nutrients in food? This is one of the most asked questions in clinic and

Thyroid Disease: What are the symptoms and how is it diagnosed? Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your throat. It produces

Do We Really Need to Walk 10,000 Steps A Day? Which came first, the marketing campaign for walking 10,000 steps a day or the scientific

Collagen supplements, are they worth it for ever-lasting youth? What is collagen? It’s the most abundant protein in the body and our body makes it

IS CAFFEINE HEALTHY? As always, there is no absolute ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ in nutritional science but understanding what it is and what it does, can

VITAMIN D: FOOD, SUNSHINE AND SUPPLIMENTATION Here in the Uk, 1 in 6 of us are said to be deficient in vitamin D.  Lots of factors

why do we feel brighter in spring? A big part of the answer is serotonin. As soon as our bodies detect Spring is here, serotonin production

SMALL CHANGES REALLY DO ADD UP It simply isn’t true that radical changes are the key to improving health and wellbeing.     Navigating the endless

Wellbeing and Wellness – what do we really mean? Wellbeing and wellness are two words that seem to turn up in every single article and

INTERMITTENT FASTING – IS IT FOR YOU? First off, this is a huge topic with a very mixed evidence-base meaning it’s impossible for us to cover

We are constantly being urged to eat less meat but as part of a balanced diet, red
meat is an excellent source of essential nutrients, with grass-fed beef considered
nutritionally superior