Why are fermented foods nutritious?
As recognition of their rich nutrition value grows, fermented foods are enjoying somewhat of a revival, which means that they’re more easily available than ever. However, the process of fermenting foods has actually been around for millennia due to necessity. Let’s face it – fridges have only been commonplace since relatively recently – about 65 years ago. You may have heard of some of …
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I bet you know your BMI… but do you know your WHR?
What is WHR? WHR stands for Waist to Hip ratio Things have moved on since the BMI (Body Mass Index) tool was developed. The issue with the BMI tool is that it misses those people with regular weight / height ratio but who carry weight around their middles which carries a higher chance of dying sooner from diabetes or heart disease …
Read MoreHealthy Herts Nutritional Therapist Sarah Dodd now in Stotfold
I’m very happy to say that I’ve been asked to join Stotfold’s excellent Physiotherapy Clinic in Mill Lane – so if you live in Stotfold, Arlesey, Shefford, Langford or Henlow or anywhere else in Bedfordshire it should now be easier to see a nutritional therapist. I am a BANT registered Nutritional Therapist and I am seeing clients on Wednesday mornings …
Read MoreEating breakfast… and diabetes
If your NY resolution was to eat breakfast… and you are struggling a bit now we’re into double figures of January, this study may provide some food for thought. An 18 year study of 50,000 subjects by the American Diabetes Association showed that those who ate breakfast were less likely to go on to develop type 2 diabetes; or go …
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