How can vitamin D deficiency affect your mental health?
Most of us are familiar with vitamin D – also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’ – and its importance for our bones and immunity. But…
Category: Diet, Supplement & Lifestyle Hacks
Resistant starch – the secret to enjoying white carbs without feeling guilty
We are often told that potatoes, pasta and rice are the demon white carbs that we need to cut back on if we want to…
How to win against winter bugs with Vitamin D
As we head towards the cold and flu season, I’m sure like me, you do everything you can to stay away from catching a nasty…
Why cold water swimming is so good for you
It’s called ‘wild swimming” but if the thought of jumping into a cold lake fills you with dread, you’re not alone and you’re certainly not…
Why you might want to avoid Calcium Propionate preservative in bread
We all love the convenience of eating bought bread, it’s especially handy for busy parents if it lasts in the bread bin for a few…
How To Swallow Capsules and Tablets
When you can swallow capsules, tablets and pills, it’s a skill for life! It helps you to help take medications and food supplements easily without…
The ten best ways to beat Acne & Pimples
Not many people get through their teens without spots and pimple outbreaks, and this is really quite normal. However, when we suffer from prolonged periods…
How much Vitamin D do I need?
Vitamins D is vital for maintaining good health. It is possible to get all you need from sunshine and good food. But because we get…
How to decide which oat milk to use
It’s not easy choosing an oat milk, and how heavily they are marketed is not a true test of how good they are. I’d like…
Do Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplements Cause Blood Thinning?
Most people now know that eating plenty of oily fish and other omega 3 rich foods as well as taking omega 3 supplements is beneficial…
Folic Acid Added To Flour – Good or Bad?
The UK government has been consulting on adding folic acid to flour, such as used in bread, biscuits and pastries to help nourish our nation…
Ultra-processed Foods – Convenience Food is Making Us Sick – Part 2
The second half of my blog on Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) focuses in more on why these foods are ultra-detrimental to our health, as well as…
Ultra-processed Foods – Convenience Food is Making Us Sick
It is almost impossible these days to take a trip to the supermarket, convenience store or petrol station without being enticed to buy packets of…
Can probiotics help babies & toddlers with atopic allergies & immunity?
Babies and toddlers have very delicate immune systems, and when the immune system is misdirected or underdeveloped, it can manifest in cow’s milk protein allergy,…
How (un)healthy is ready-made pastry?
It’s just so tempting, isn’t it? I love pastry just as much as anyone and when it is ready-made it’s a cinch to use and…
How nutrition & lifestyle can help you prepare for the covid vaccine
Over the next two or three months, most UK adults will be offered a Coronavirus vaccine. Inevitably there are some people who are concerned about…
Should you take Vitamin D supplements or get it from the sun for free?
It is now well-accepted that vitamin D deficiency is strongly associated with worse Covid-19 outcomes, and that in the UK, many people have low levels…
Review: The Little Grower’s Cookbook by Ghillie James and Julia Parker
There are times when I think I have exhausted all the ways of keeping the kids entertained while they are at home. And then a…
What is Histamine Intolerance, and what can I do about it?
Specific food and environmental allergies are now very common, and these can range from peanut and cow’s milk protein allergies to grass and pollen allergies.…
How to optimise nutrition whilst eating a plant-based diet
If you decide to adopt a vegan or vegetarian diet or you are cutting down on the amount of animal products you consume, then it…