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As a nutritional therapist, I am always interested in new dietary approaches to protect our health as we age. I was particularly interested to read about a recent study which found dried plums to be of significant benefit in supporting bone health. The study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, found that eating [...]  Following on from our last blog on ‘Back to School Children’s Nutrition‘, this time we are looking at some healthy ideas for lunch boxes which can often be somewhat of a headache for busy mums and dads. Take a look at some of our ideas and try them out this term. Add some [...] The number of people dignosed with Type 2 diabetes has more than doubled since the 1980s, and this number continues to grow in almost every part of the world. In a large-scale study published in The Lancet last month, researchers found that rates of diabetes have either risen or at best remained the same [...] Continuing from Wednesday’s blog post on gut health, the team at Sun Chlorella follow on with the second part of their 10 point guide to the facts and fictions of gut health. Sun Chlorella® ‘A’ is a natural green algae whole food supplement from Japan. Sun Chlorella expert nutritionist Nadia Brydon, is on [...] Todays blog is provided by the experts at premium supplement brand Sun Chlorella. In parts 1 and 2, their expert nutritionist discusses the fact and fiction surrounding the topic of gut health. ‘Beat the bloat’ How healthy is your gut? Fact & Fiction Many aspirations to get more energised and active in the [...] Previous studies have suggested that diets high in fibre may lower the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, obesity and some cancers. Fibre can assist with bowel movements, reduce blood cholesterol levels, improve blood glucose levels, lower blood pressure, promote weight loss and reduce inflammation and bind to potential cancer-causing agents in the gut [...] A high fibre diet has been shown in many studies (1) to be linked to a reduced risk of cancers, heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Recently published data (2) has found that a higher intake of dietary fibre may play a beneficial role in the prevention of body weight gain and gain in waist circumference [...] In July this year I wrote about the link between the bacteria in the digestive system and obesity. The human adult gut contains up to 100 trillion microbial organisms and it certainly seems sensible to ensure that these are mainly made up of ‘friendly’ good bacteria. The type of bacteria in the digestive system [...] Veins are vessels that carry blood to the heart and within them are valves that allow blood to travel in only one direction. Sometimes these valves become weakened and do not close completely, this allows some blood to flow backward where it can end up collecting. A condition known as chronic venous insufficiency occurs when veins [...] Peppermint tea is one of my favourite refreshers, so I was interested to read a paper(1) published in the latest issue of the British Medical Journal linking peppermint in the treatment of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Back in August I wrote three lengthy pieces investigating IBS and this paper provides a nice update. The [...] |
  
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