Tag: nutrition
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
Low energy, fatigue, or poor health: it could all be down to how well you are minding your mitochondria!
From feeding your gut microbes to fuelling your mitochondria… Energy is the fundamental source by which we live our lives. We need it to wake up, get going and keep functioning throughout the day.
Connecting the dots between food and mood
What role can diet play in supporting mental health? Food and mood rhyme for a reason as the two are intrinsically linked. What we eat directly correlates to how we feel. Ever felt wired after
“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 effective are your workplace Health Benefits?
There is an increasing amount of data emerging connecting employee engagement with wellness. Successful companies are those that protect their human capital – their most valuable asset. Yet still workplace wellness initiatives are considered
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
The power of stress
Today is International Stress Awareness day and most current research agrees that stress is now one of the leading influences in mental health issues and chronic illness. Stress has a direct physiological response in our
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
Simple summer chicken with basil and pomodori
Summertime is a great time to embrace healthy eating as the warmer weather naturally steers us towards colourful salads, seasonal fruits, grilled seafood and bbq’d* meats, bringing us closer to the halo’ed Mediterranean diet. Out