Know how to choose a healthy ready meal - what to look for and what to avoid.Ready meals can be a lifesaver when you’re short on time, but not all of them are created equal. Many are packed with unnecessary additives, low-quality fats… read more
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You may have heard that we should be eating 30 different plants a week to maintain good health – and it really isn’t as difficult as it sounds. Here, we will explain why eating a wide variety of different plants is beneficial and… read more
Tags: Nutrition | Plant based | Gut health
Coughs and colds are all around us at the moment, and as the seasons change and we start turning up the thermostat, our immune defences are challenged. Incorporating superfoods into the diet can be a game-changer. Superfoods are… read more
Tags: Immunity | superfoods | Winter Wellness
Eating healthily can seem hard when food prices are rising and you are on a tight budget. Last week we looked at how it was possible to get your 5-a-day for less than £5 per week – now we turn our attention to adding in some more… read more
Tags: Budget | Cost of healthy living in the UK | Diet
The cost of living crisis is a real challenge this year, as many are looking at their weekly budget and trying to find ways to reduce costs.Food prices in particular have soared in the UK and this can change our shopping habits – buying… read more
Ultra processed foods are those which have undergone extensive processing – removing vital nutrients and adding preservatives, stabilisers, flavour enhancers and undesirable items such as sugar and salt. They are all around us and are… read more
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Ultra-processed foods have become a major part of modern diets, filling shelves and tempting consumers with heightened flavour and convenience. However, a recent episode of BBC Panorama highlighted some of the dangers associated with… read more
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Many of us regularly add a couple of items to our weekly shop to donate to a food bank. Some supermarkets publish lists of the items they are short of, which is very useful to avoid too many shoppers donating the same thing. But have you… read more
Tags: Allergies | Food banks | Gluten Intolerance
Easter is here – a time when many of us will be indulging in chocolate treats. But did you know that choosing your chocolate wisely can make a big difference to health?Many of us have heard that dark chocolate can be good for us – but… read more
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Inulin, a type of prebiotic dietary fibre found naturally in many plants, has been shown to have a number of health benefits. Not only is it good for bowel function, but it has also been shown to improve sleep and reduce visceral fat. And… read more
Tags: Prebiotics | Sleep | Weight loss
Many people avoid nuts because they are high in calories and fat, and dieters are often led to believe that nuts will ruin their weight loss targets. But this just isn’t true. As long as you don’t have a nut allergy - they have a… read more
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Berries are superb from a nutritional point of view – small, nutrient dense and high in antioxidant power. From late summer to early autumn there are plenty of delicious berries around for use in home-made jams, jellies and pies.If you… read more
With rising fuel and food prices we are all looking for ways to reduce our monthly outgoings. So how efficient is your food shop? Do you use everything you buy? Could you waste less?Here are our top tips to spend less, waste less and save… read more
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We have all heard that we shouldn’t drink too much coffee – the main reason being the negative effects of the caffeine content. Caffeine not only keeps us awake at night but it is also linked to acid reflux, headaches, nausea and… read more
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Collagen supplements are popular with those who have noticed the first signs of aging. But what exactly is collagen, do supplements work and can it really improve the appearance of aging skin? What is collagen?Collagen is a structural… read more
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You may have heard the saying “Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper” – promoting breakfast as the most important meal of the day. The advent of commercial cereals in the Western world made breakfast… read more
Tags: breakfast | Calories | Diet | Nutrition
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Following the Olympics in Tokyo this year it’s a good time to look at the traditional Japanese diet – thought to be one of the healthiest on the planet. Japan has one of the longest life expectancies in the world, and diet is thought… read more
“For anyone thinking of enrolling my advice would be don’t have any fear and just go ahead. It doesn’t matter what you use the course for at the end – it’s the start of an exciting lifelong journey”Before I enrolled with the… read more
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“The Nutritional Therapy course has given me a new career that I can practice from home, with the hours that suit me, a deep understanding of my own health, and a thirst for more knowledge.” I originally qualified as a Cordon Bleu… read more
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There are so many great reasons to move towards a more plant-based diet – from helping the environment to the amazing health benefits. If you're reading this you are probably already convinced it’s a good thing to do! We know that… read more
Sugar Free February is an initiative by Cancer Research UK, and supports evidence that excess sugar consumption underpins many chronic diseases. Taking part in the challenge is a great way to do something positive for your health and… read more
Tags: Addiction | Motivation | Sugar
Want to stay healthy and alcahol-free this Christmas? With less than a month away, and uncertainty over grocery deliveries, socialising and pub opening rules, many of us are planning for a very different kind of celebration this… read more
During the autumn and winter months we need to focus on boosting our circulation, immune system and energy levels to avoid the winter blues. Many people also suffer from mild to moderate depression at this time of year – seasonal… read more
Tags: circulation | Immune System | winter blues
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The evenings are drawing in and the days are cooling down, it’s time to think about changing our diet to match.Spices have a host of health benefits and are deliciously warming at this time of year. Here’s our top 10 and how to use… read more
Earlier this year the results of one of the largest and most detailed nutrition studies in the world were published. The PREDICT study made a detailed investigation of the body’s metabolic response to food, using large numbers of twins… read more
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If you’ve been feeling a bit low of late, you might be interested to learn how a change in diet can help improve your mood. Number one on the list is cutting down on your sugar intake, which not only balances your energy levels but also… read more
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Being locked down at home all day has likely led to an increase in snacking for many of us. There is often an added desire to snack when we are anxious, so it is easy to see how snacking can get out of control. But it’s perfectly… read more
We are entering a new way of living that few, if any, of us have experienced before, with many countries facing closure of all leisure activities and a nationwide lockdown in the effort to stem the spread of the new coronavirus, Covid… read more
Posted in Happiness | Health | Mental Health | Nutrition
Are there any natural remedies we can use to protect ourselves against viral infections? With colds and flu still lurking and new fears about the potential spread of coronavirus, the best advice is to maintain high levels of personal… read more
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It’s that time of year again when we start thinking about all the Christmas goodies we might have over the next few weeks. For those trying to follow vegan, gluten free, low sugar or lactose free diets this time of year can be tricky … read more
Posted in Alternative Medicine | Environment | Health | Inspiration | Nutrition
We all know that caffeine is a stimulant; we reach for the tea or coffee first thing in the morning, but many of us keep reaching for it throughout the day. However, too much caffeine can play havoc on your body, keeping the adrenal… read more
Following a recommendation by the World Health Organisation that individuals consume 'a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables per day (excluding potatoes and other starchy tubers)', the current UK advice is to try to consume ‘at least… read more
Fasting is in some ways one of the easiest diet rules to follow – there are no complicated recipes, you consume only water. It can be difficult to start with but once you get used to it, you will find the body is actually better adapted… read more
People often ask if it really is beneficial to cut refined sugar out of their diets. One reply is to ask them to compile a list of the health benefits of refined sugar (beet, cane and glucose). That list is always exceptionally short, the… read more
The world of nutrition is full of controversies and conflicting information – the latest is that whole grains may actually be causing as many health problems than they solve. Let’s take a look at a couple of reasons behind this.Eating… read more
New study reveals diet drinks and sugary soft drinks linked to early death.Think diet soda is a healthy alternative? Think again… A new study tracked over 450,000 men and women across 10 European countries and found that consumption of… read more
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With the warm weather upon us we can enjoy all the benefits of raw food every day, salads are a great way to include lots of raw foods into your diet. There are endless combinations of interesting ingredients to choose from to mix things… read more
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A new study commissioned by The School of Health reveals that three quarters of us think climate change is the biggest threat to humanity.The School of Health has been educating about gentle, ecological approaches to health and… read more
Tags: Climate change | Holistic Medicine | Natural healthcare | OnePoll | Healthy Planet | Healthy People | Climate Emergency | Sustainable Medicine | Sustainable Living | Protect the planet | Low-Carbon | Anti-microbial Resistance | Low-cost medicine
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There’s nothing better that using fresh, seasonal produce - recently harvested and with minimal time spent in transit or storage means fruit and vegetables are at their prime and vibrating with energy.Spring is a time to cleanse and… read more
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The environmental impact of meat and dairy consumption has been well-publicised recently, with cattle accounting for considerable amounts of greenhouse gas emissions as well as using significant amounts of water, land and other resources… read more
Tags: Environment | Nutrition | Vegan
Posted in Education | Environment | Health | Nutrition | Research
Veganuary 2019 was the biggest ever, with hundreds of thousands of people officially pledging to eat vegan during January. The number one reason given for registering was animal welfare, but health and environmental reasons were also… read more
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With the cold weather and the short days upon us, many people in the UK struggle with the winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) at this time of year. But food plays a vital role in warding off the symptoms, and knowing what… read more
Tags: Nutrition | Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Should we stop calorie counting? Yes, yes and yes!! Counting calories is time consuming, can be wildly inaccurate, and is increasingly controversial in the world of weight loss. While some insist on the simple formula ‘eat less calories… read more
Posted in Alternative Medicine | Education | Health | Nutrition
Five amazing benefitsIf you’re carving out pumpkin lanterns this Halloween you will have plenty of pumpkin to feast on. Whether you make it into soups, bake it into cakes, add it to stews, blend it into smoothies or eat the seeds … read more
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Feeling stiff, slow or sore? Try these five foods to help get things moving again!Oily FishContaining omega 3 (EPA and DHA) in a bioavailable form to the body, eating oily fish twice weekly can support joint health by helping to reduce… read more
Tags: Boost Joint Health | Nutrition | Protect Joints
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Coconut oil has become hugely popular in the last few years, with a whole host of claimed health benefits and some people adding large quantities into their everyday diet. Others think it’s just another fad, and since it is a saturated… read more
Tags: Coconut Oil | Nutrition | Saturated Fats
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Moderate amounts of red wine have long been thought to be beneficial to health, due to the antioxidant properties plus the ability to relax the blood vessels and reduce blood pressure. But some people get a reaction from drinking even… read more
Tags: Allergies | Antioxidant | Wine
Research is growing on the benefits of fasting and you may have heard the terms ‘Intermittent Fasting’ or ‘Time Restricted Feeding’ (TRF). But what does this mean, and how can it benefit the body? It is said that the human body is… read more
Tags: Fasting | Intermittent Fasting | Time Restricted Feeding
The problem with modern wheat...Gluten-free diets were rare in the 80s and 90s but nowadays most of us know at least one person who avoids wheat or gluten. But humans have been consuming wheat for thousands of years, so what has changed… read more
Tags: Gluen Free | Gluten Intolerance | Nutrition
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Why is it that some people seem to avoid being bitten by the mozzies, while others are covered in bites as soon as they step off the plane?Scientists believe that genetics account for about 85% of a person’s susceptibility to bites, and… read more
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Posted in Alternative Medicine | Evidence | Health | Nutrition
Hayfever is a widespread issue, being estimated to affect around 1 in 5 people at some point in their lives. Symptoms often arrive without warning and can cause summer misery for many, but the good news is that changes to the diet have… read more
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The Sugar Tax – is it a sweet thing?The new sugar tax finally arrived in April 2018 – but is it going to benefit health in the way that the Government hope? What is the tax?The tax applies to drinks with more than 5g sugar per 100ml… read more
With winter behind us and Easter treats safely out of the way, now is a great time for a quick spring clean of your diet. If a full detox sounds too challenging, there are some quick and easy things you can do to help your body clear out… read more
Posted in Alternative Medicine | Education | Health | Inspiration | Nutrition
Soy is possibly one of the most widely misunderstood foods around. In the late 80s and early 90s, soy products grew in popularity as a low-fat, high protein alternative to animal products. But soy’s main selling point was that it was… read more
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Also known as garbanzo beans or Bengal gram, chickpeas were originally cultivated in the Mediterranean and Middle East and are popular in dishes across the world.Inexpensive and readily available, chickpeas provide a great alternative… read more
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Probiotics are becoming a regular part of life for many people, but with so many different options available it can be tricky to know where to start. Here we unravel some of the common queries and misconceptions about probiotics so you… read more
Tags: Health | Probiotics
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This 12 point guide is designed to help you navigate the options, to ensure you choose the best nutrition course for you!With so many different options available, choosing the best course in nutrition to suit your personal requirements… read more
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Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) helps the body produce healthy red blood cells and is necessary for the correct functioning of the brain and nervous system. It is estimated that 6 million people in the UK are B12 deficient, with deficiency… read more
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New Year is a time when many of us decide to make improvements to our health and diets. But with most resolutions being broken before the end of January, the odds are stacked against us. Changes to diet can be especially difficult at this… read more
Tags: Diet | Nutrition | Resolution
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Research by food historian Dr Annie Gray revealed that the average person in wartime Britain consumed 3,500 calories (kcal) on Christmas day - half of today’s estimate which is a staggering 7,000 calories. With the recommended daily… read more
Tags: Calories | Diet | Nutritiion
What are your nails trying to tell you? Good nutrition benefits every part of the body and deficiencies can lead to changes in the skin, hair and nails. The nails are particularly interesting to observe, and can give a Nutritional… read more
Tags: Deficiencies | Nail Nutrition | Proteins
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Dietary approaches to EczemaSay goodbye to Itchy and scratchy…Eczema refers to a group of inflammatory skin conditions causing red, dry, flaky, itchy or blistery skin. It is most common in children, usually appearing before the age of… read more
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Many people have experienced difficulty sleeping after eating a heavy meal or drinking coffee late in the evening, but there are a number of other ways that diet can impact sleep. Whether it is trouble falling asleep or a tendency to… read more
Naturopaths have long believed in the health benefits of eating whole, unprocessed foods and a panel of experts has now recognised the value of this approach - concluding that a food must be evaluated as a whole rather than by analysis of… read more
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Can salt be beneficial to blood pressure? Earlier this year a large, long term study found that a low sodium diet wasn’t beneficial to blood pressure. This goes against medical advice that has been widely accepted for decades, with… read more
Tags: Blood Pressure | Minerals | Salt
Posted in Alternative Medicine | Education | Health | Nutrition
Raw cacao products are some of the most appealing superfoods around – the idea that chocolate can be good for you is the news that many people have been waiting for! In recent years there has been a huge increase in the availability of… read more
Tags: Cacao | Raw Chocolate
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This packed and informative day will demystify the various hormonal health issues that many people suffer from, including thyroid issues, adrenal fatigue, PCOS, fertility issues, pregnancy, PMT, PMDD, prostate problems and more.During the… read more
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The Mediterranean diet comes up time and time again in reports as one of the healthiest diets one can follow, with studies finding it beneficial to a whole host of conditions from heart disease to hayfever. The secret is likely to be in… read more
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Flexitarianism (or ‘flexible vegetarianism’) is becoming increasingly popular as a move towards better health without the commitment of going fully vegetarian. The word made it into the Oxford English Dictionary in 2014, and Whole… read more
Tags: Diet | Flexitarianism | Vegetarianism
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