Now available – Health Coaching – with or without Nutritional Therapy
After many years working with nutrition clients to build heathy habits, and break unhealthy ones, including for example reducing sugar, alcohol, and eating more vegetables, losing weight, etc I decided it was time to brush up my coaching skills, and get an official Health Coaching qualification. Following several weeks of classes with other health professionals, and a lot of coaching practice …
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6 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Menopause
Nutrition and lifestyle can play an important role during menopause by supporting bone, heart and mental health, plus weight maintenance / loss and promoting overall health. Women today spend about one third of their lives in, around and after menopause. This transition can cause significant health issues and may affect her relationships and career. In order to support some of …
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Immune supporting foods
What’s your recipe for keeping your immune system healthy as possible right now? My clients have been requesting ideas of things they can do to help support their immune systems at this time. Here are my top 7 (updated) immune support tips staying as healthy as possible: Eat ‘the rainbow’ – how does this help? Brightly coloured vegetables contain …
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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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