What’s IN my water and how can I drink the healthiest water?
OK so you’ve made your new nutrition habit to drink more water. So what’s IN it…? Well sadly, despite decades of investment by water companies in replacing old Victorian pipes, our water can collect contaminants en route to our kitchen sink. Substances like heavy metals, chlorine, hormones, antibiotics, plastics, pesticides and bacteria can be present – whilst present at reportedly …
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Which ‘nutrient’ can reduce fatigue, headache duration, assist constipation and aid mood?
…water…?! Yep. Its underrated isn’t it. I estimate that one in three of my nutritional therapy clients aren’t drinking enough water. I know this because its part of my standard set of questions in the consultation… This just highlights an opportunity to build a new healthy habit into their day, alongside their food changes. Our bodies utilise water in too …
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Too stressed to cook / eat / drink / stop eating…
or drinking or eating the ‘wrong’ foods? You’re not alone… Rate your stress… When clients come to see me I will typically ask how stressed they are on a scale of 1-10… This is either because they’re showing signs of stress or because they tell me that stress is making them ill in some way – and its …
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Calcium as part of a nutritious diet… (updated)
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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