nutrition
Are supplements a waste of money?
Now the truthful answer – if a little frustrating – is “it depends”. In my clinic I use targeted supplementation with many clients to correct sub-optimal levels of nutrients and...
Men Have Hormones Too
As we near the end of Men’s Health Week, I want to talk about the impact of hormones on male health. In my experience, men do not spend half as...
Less Inflammation, Less Pain: Why your GUT might be running the show
Most people think pain is purely structural. Bad back? Must be an injury. Achy joints? Probably “wear and tear.” Stiff and sore all the time? Maybe I’m just getting older....
The Eatwell Guide – Part 2
Last month we reviewed the first part of the Eatwell guide, which included the following groups; Fruit & vegetables, Starchy carbohydrates and Proteins. This month we are focusing on the...
Understanding Wellbeing
Wellbeing? Being well? There are so many connotations of what well-being or being well means to people. I believe it’s a very individual and personal thing. What does it mean...
Vitamin D – The Sunshine Vitamin
Summer has finally come, and we are all enjoying the longer days, warmer temperatures and the glorious sun. Sunlight has a whole host of benefits from boosting mood and reducing...
The Eatwell Guide: What is a Healthy Diet?
A healthy diet comes in a lot of different forms but can be defined as a diet that contributes to overall health & well-being and supports your lifestyle. Whether that’s...
What is a Dietician & How can they help?
Hello readers! I’ll start by introducing myself. I am Sam, a Registered Dietitian. Not many people have heard of Dietitians, so I’ll briefly explain what a Dietitian is. What is...
New Year, New You?
We often set targets for the New Year. If you have set yourself a target surrounding body weight, read this advice from a Registered Dietitian first. Firstly, let’s establish what...
How to avoid injury whilst training for a long-distance event
“There’s something so universal about that sensation, the way running unites our two most primal impulses: fear and pleasure. We run when we’re scared, we run when we’re ecstatic, we...
Salt Awareness
Salt awareness is an essential topic as it relates to our health and well-being. While salt is an essential mineral for our bodies, excessive consumption of salt can have negative...
Still sleepy after 8 hours? Here’s why…
Do you often wake up tired despite having had a good night’s sleep? This is fairly normal and can be due to lots of reasons such as staying up too...