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Bloating Isn’t Normal, Even If It’s Common
If you experience bloating regularly, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common symptoms I see in practice, and also one of the most normalised. Many people tell me they’ve learned to expect it by the end of the day, after meals, or around certain points in their cycle.
But common doesn’t mean n


The Truth About Diets (and Why They Don’t Work)
After the indulgences of December, it can feel almost automatic to think that this is the month to “get back on track”, be stricter, or undo perceived damage.
I see this every year in my work. People don’t come to me lacking motivation or discipline, quite the opposite. Most have tried very hard. They’ve followed plans, cut foods, counted points, skipped meals, or told themselves they’ll be “good” from Monday. Yet despite their effort, they often feel stuck, frustrated, or d


Zinc – The Mineral That Helps You Stay Well in Winter
When people think about nutrients that support immunity, there are a few that immediately come to mind, but zinc is rarely at the top of the list.
Despite that, it plays an important role in many everyday processes, including how well we respond to winter bugs, how our skin repairs itself, and even how we perceive taste and smell.


Eating Well Through the Festive Season (Without Restriction)
The festive season brings joy, celebration, and plenty of opportunities to share food with the people we care about. But it can also bring a sense of pressure, the feeling that you need to “be good,” compensate for rich meals, or swing between indulgence and restriction.


Mindful Eating: A Simple Practice That Can Transform Your Relationship With Food
Many of us eat on autopilot, grabbing breakfast while checking emails, rushing through lunch, or finishing dinner without really noticing the flavours on the plate.
Mindful eating offers a different approach. It’s a gentle, practical way to reconnect with your body’s cues and bring a sense of calm and awareness to mealtimes.


Understanding Endocrine Disruptors: What They Are and How to Reduce Your Exposure
Discover what endocrine disruptors are, where they’re found, and how to reduce exposure through simple swaps and detox-supportive nutrition.


Ultra-Processed Foods: What They Are and How They Affect Your Body and Brain
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become a staple in modern life, quick, tasty, and everywhere we turn. But beneath the convenience lies a growing body of research linking these foods to inflammation, poor gut health, and even changes in brain function and mood.


Understanding Cholesterol: What’s Really in Your Control?
Discover how nutrigenomic testing can reveal the genetic reasons behind high cholesterol and guide a personalised nutrition plan to lower it naturally.


Back-to-Routine Energy: Nutrition Tips to Beat Post-Summer Fatigue
The change from long summer days to shorter autumn evenings often leaves many of us feeling tired, sluggish, or struggling to adjust....


Eating Seasonally This Autumn: How to Make the Most of September’s Harvest
As the long days of summer fade into cooler mornings and evenings, our diets naturally shift with the seasons.
September is a wonderful month to embrace eating seasonally, not just because produce tastes better when it’s fresh and local, but also because it supports our health in ways that match what our bodies need at this time of year.


The Wonder of Cortisol: Friend, Foe or Just Misunderstood?
Let’s talk about cortisol. Yes, that hormone that tends to get a bad rap, blamed for everything from belly fat to burnout. But like most things in the body, cortisol isn't inherently bad.
In fact, it’s rather wonderful when it’s doing its job properly. The problem arises when it gets stuck in overdrive, or takes a prolonged holiday.


The Truth About Calories: What Really Affects Your Weight
When it comes to weight management, calorie counting has long been seen as the go-to strategy.
The idea is simple: consume fewer calories than you burn, and you’ll lose weight.
While this can be helpful in some cases, it doesn’t paint the full picture. In reality, our bodies are complex systems influenced by far more than just numbers on a food label.
Let’s take a closer look at why weight loss is not just a matter of “calories in vs. calories out”.


Meet Magnesium: The Mighty Mineral Your Body’s Been Missing
If there’s one nutrient doing a thousand thankless jobs behind the scenes in your body, it’s magnesium. Known as a “multi-tasking mineral,” magnesium quietly supports everything from your energy levels to your mood, digestion, sleep, and muscle function — and yet, most of us don’t get enough of it.


Let’s Talk About… Constipation: What Your Gut’s Trying to Tell You
Constipation. It’s not exactly the most glamorous topic, but if you’re someone who’s been dealing with it—whether it’s a regular annoyance or a sudden change—it can affect so much more than just your bathroom habits.


10 Practical Ways to Reduce Food Waste at Home
In honour of Stop Food Waste Day — April 30th Did you know that around one-third of all food produced globally goes to waste? In the UK...


A Natural Approach to Managing Stress: Nutrition, Lifestyle & Breath
April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress is something we all face, but how we respond to it — and how we support our bodies through it — can make a real difference to our health and wellbeing.


The Benefits of Feeling Hunger: A Nutritionist’s Perspective
From a nutritional perspective, understanding and embracing
natural hunger cues can be beneficial for overall health and well-being.


Nutritional Support for Menopause: Supporting Your Body Through Change
Menopause is a natural transition in every woman’s life, yet the symptoms can be challenging and, at times, overwhelming. The decline in...


The Skin-Gut Connection: How Nutrition Supports a Healthy Skin Barrier
For years, the link between diet and skin health has been debated. Research now confirms that gut health plays a major role in skin function


How to Build a Balanced Plate: A Simple Guide to Better Eating
Building a balanced plate is one of the simplest and most effective ways to support your overall health and nutrition. The key is...
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