Healthy eating on a budget: low cost protein foods
Healthy eating on a budget: low cost protein foods Eating well without spending lots has become harder in this age of (still) rising food prices, and abundant, addictive UPFs (ultra processed foods) which are often sadly devoid of nutrients. But with some know-how and clever protein choices, it’s possible to meet your nutrition needs while keeping costs reasonable. We …
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Your indispensable guide to Breastfeeding Nutrition (Part 3)
So we’ve reviewed points 1-5 of a healthy diet to support healthy breastmilk, including ‘good fats’ and fibre, here are the remaining points to bear in mind when breastfeeding your baby… 6. Extra calcium is required for building bones and teeth and keeping mum and baby’s blood clotting as well as the circulation, muscles and nervous systems working properly. This …
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The Food Mood Connection: are you missing out on some powerful mental health tools?
The numbers of people in the UK with anxiety and depression are increasing – and figures also show that British diets are lacking in crucial mood health nutrients. This presents a useful opportunity to consider the mood impact of what we’re consuming. Research demonstrates there are many specific mechanisms where food affects mood, including sugar intake, common nutrient deficiencies, suboptimal …
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Food and Mood: How can Vitamin B12 deficiency affect my mood?
Deficiency of B vitamins has been proven to lead to depression and irritability, with B3, B6, folate (also known as folic acid) and particularly Vitamin B12. The food/mood link is strongest for vitamin B12 deficiency which at its worst may cause anything from depression, poor memory, panic attacks, fatigue, hallucinations, and even mania and psychosis. Amongst its many other roles, …
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