Nutrition & Diet
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...
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...
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...
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...
Magnesium: THE essential mineral for your health
Have you ever been recommended by your therapist to have an Epsom salt bath as part of your recovery? This is because it contains magnesium, an essential macro mineral for...
How to reduce stress with supplements
Stress awareness day is coming up and there are so many articles written about stress and how to manage it. It is a massive subject and very individual but cortisol...
Prebiotics, Probiotics, Microbiomes – What does it all mean?
We are not alone! The average human body contains approximately 30-40 trillion cells, but also about 40 trillion microorganisms including bacteria, fungi and viruses. In fact, there are so many...
The evil that is sugar!
Pure white and deadly was how John Yudkin put it in 1972 (a British nutritionist and former Chair of Nutrition at Queen Elizabeth College, London). It was the first publication by...
How to lose weight
Overweight? Fed up with diets? Read on……. Over the years I have helped many people with their weight, talking them through the myths and the science. This is my chance...