Tag: balanced diet
Phytonutrients and their potential role in cancer prevention in the context of integrative oncology
Emerging evidence on the therapeutic power of plant foods Cancer and the many risk factors. Cancer is a complex disease with multifactorial triggers and multiple therapeutic pathways. It is precisely this complexity which has
“Underlying health concerns”: Where mainstream and complementary healthcare can meet
As the term “underlying health concerns” dominates headlines how can “Nutritional Therapy” help alleviate the burden on current healthcare systems? One of the things that has become increasingly apparent during this global pandemic is that
How to transition towards “Plant-based” eating in a mindful way
If there was one thing to emerge at the end of 2019, it was a renewed focus on “plant-based” eating, vegetarianism and veganism. Driven by multiple factors from climate change, environmental concerns, animal welfare
Mental Health Awareness Week 13-19 May 2019
Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 will take place from Monday 13 to Sunday 19 May 2019. The theme for 2019 is Body Image – how we think and feel about our bodies. This year’s theme
Supporting Mental Health through Diet
Earlier this year I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the Association of Post Natal Illness (APNI) and I’m thrilled to have been asked to contribute to their newsletter with a piece explaining how diet and
Lots to love about veggies on World Vegetarian Day
As National awareness days go, today is a great celebration about all things veggie. Whilst most Nutritionists will talk about a balanced diet, including animal proteins, one thing which we’ll all agree on is the
Are you fat-adapted or a sugar burner?
Are you fat-adapted or a sugar burner? Are you looking to better balance your body weight? One of the buzz topics in recent years in weight loss camps is this question of “which fuel your
Recipe: Embracing healthy fats with Avocado Guacamole
After years of being told that fat is bad for us there has been a welcome shift in focus in recent years towards “healthy fats” and the essential role they play in the body. Just