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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This nutritional therapist’s favourite recipes
As a nutritional therapist who is passionate about food and cooking I am often asked for my favourite nutritious and not-so-nutritious recipes. Well here are a few I couldn’t live without…! They each offer a lot in the way of nutrition as well as taste and don’t worry many of them are do-able on under 30 minutes (at least the …
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Calcium as part of a nutritious diet… (updated October 2018)
Q.Why is calcium in the diet important? How much do I need? Important questions – calcium is needed for strong and healthy bones and teeth. Calcium is also required for cell signalling, blood clotting, muscle contraction and nerve function. Most adults between the ages of 19-65 will need 700mg of calcium a day, (different amounts apply for 0-18 year olds, women breastfeeding will …
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15 ways to eat more oily fish (& what is an oily fish anyway?)
So after discussing how to get more oily fish into our diets with clients and most recently just this morning with my friends, it is apparent that many people really struggle with this. Fish and nutrition have a close relationship… A large body of evidence points to eating oily fish two to three times a week to help lower blood pressure …
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My lovely Healthy Herts Nutrition client has been making some fundamental food and nutrition changes recently and has written a revealing guest blog post for me about how she is moving her family from meat-eating to meat-free… Meatless Mum I had considered giving up meat for many years. Why then did it take me until I was forty-one to even …
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2016 in nutrition and looking to 2017
I’ve just been reflecting on the highlights of this last nutritional year and again it’s been a busy one… Nutrition Research The department of health has finally recommended that everyone has 10 mcg daily of Vitamin D. (The dosage is controversial – it’s considered too low in some circles – but it’s a step in the right direction). New research …
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Healthy Hertfordshire…
Expert nutrition coaching relies on educating clients on a healthy lifestyle, as well as healthy eating, and those issues are best served by the professionals themselves… Introducing my good health ‘colleagues’ from Letchworth, Baldock, Hitchin and beyond… Physical health… Personal trainers in Letchworth at Studio 180: Inviting This is a great place to come and work out. Recommended PT’s: David & Briony Thomas …
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Wheat, dairy, egg & soy free cake recipe
Okay, I’ve had lots of people ask me for vegan chocolate cake recipes for their wheat-free, dairy free, egg free & soy free family members. I’ve included variations for vanilla and banana cake, below. So this is my favourite recipe… It’s yummy, moist very importantly tastes similar to ‘normal’ cake. And it’s very easy. WHEAT, DAIRY, EGG & SOY FREE …
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