What’s Eating you Nutrition Blog
We are what we eat – literally! Sometimes we are lost in the taste of food or busyness that we forget how our food ‘becomes us’! We are a culmination of what we have eaten. All proteins (meat, fish, eggs, cheese, nuts and seeds, tofu) are broken down into amino...
Stress – stop it, before it stops you
In this Western world, high stress levels are increasing. Feeling stressed is the norm rather than the exception. Scoring more than 5 / 10 for stress can have a serious effect on your physical or mental health. On-going low level stress affects our sleep, our...
Acid Reflux and indigestion are on the rise. What can you do about it naturally?
Acid reflux is when acid from the stomach regurgitates back up into the oesophagus where there is no protection, unlike the stomach walls which has thick mucus This can be caused by a variety of reasons: Food intolerance (dairy being the no. 1) Eating when stressed /...
3 Easy Changes To Make Now That Will Make a BIG Difference To Your Health
Reduce caffeine – have no more than 2-3 (regular strength) caffeinated drinks per day, before 2.30pm. This will improve blood sugar, stress levels and, if you drink more water, help to hydrate you. Swapping for decaff is fine, but still to keep to only 2-3 per day...
Food For Exams
The aim is to increase your protein and good fats, and reduce sugary and refined carbs which cause sugar spikes. Breakfast ideas: Avoid cereals for breakfast as these don’t keep you full for longer or provide lasting energy to the brain. Avoid smoothies, juices and...
Egg breakfast muffins
Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 150g broccoli , part cooked finely chopped 1 red pepper , finely chopped 2 spring onions , sliced if tolerated 6 large eggs 1 tbsp milk alternative 50g cheddar or vegan cheddar small handful of chives , chopped (optional) Method STEP 1...
Nuts may not be as fattening, as long as you eat the right form….. I was interested to listen to Dr Sarah Berry on the Zoe podcast talking about nuts. Natural mixed nuts contain so many great nutrients - vitamin E, magnesium, selenium. Nuts are also very high in good...
How are motivation, strength and immunity changes during our hormonal cycle
Week 1 Day 1 (first day of period) to Day 7: Oestrogen rises During your Week 1, oestrogen starts out at its lowest point and begins a steady climb. For the first day or so of this cycle week, the low level of this hormone combined with period-related aches and...