What’s Eating you Nutrition Blog

Many people with digestive problems or IBS systems are put on the FODMAP diet.  This way of eating cuts out certain vegetables and fruits that can cause bloating, diarrhoea or constipation in people who have compromised gut flora or an overgrowth of bacteria in the...

We know that vitamin D is obtained from sunshine, and therefore assume that during the summer you will get your vitamin D. But because it is the action of sun on the skin that activates vitamin D, those who stay in the shade, work indoors, or put sunscreen on all the...

If you are noticing some level of abnormal fatigue, there’s help here: Get tested at your GP for Ferratin (iron stores), B12 and Thyroid. Ask what your TSH number is. These tests are baseline, but if you would like to know more about ‘active B12’ and other thyroid...

Confidential Therapeutic Help for Male Fertility When a couple is having difficulty conceiving, all the focus is generally on the women, but male infertility accounts for 40-50% of fertility issues and affects around 7% of men. A sperm count may be taken, but it also...

Pre-emptive improvement of immune function, inflammation and lifestyle can improve the effectiveness of vaccine and decrease the side effects. If your vaccination is imminent: Avoid acute stressors Get maximum sleep Avoid anti-inflammatory agents 2 days pre and post...

In 2020, many people started working remotely and more purchasing was made on line. As a consequence, they spent a lot more time sitting. Bouts of physical activity counteract some of the negative effects of extra sitting, but how much is needed? A meta-analysis...

Staying slim, even when eating lots of unhealthy foods, maybe not what it seems. Visceral fat is body fat that is stored within the abdominal cavity and around a number of important internal organs such as the liver, pancreas and intestines. Subcutaneous fat is stored...

Today is Stress Awareness Day and the perfect time to look at our stress load. Because high stress affects our health so negatively these are the best top tips to reduce your stress: Reduce stimulants such as caffeine and colas which increase your stress hormones...