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Enjoying a plate full of lovely vegetables...

Posted on 25th January 2023 at 07:06

A couple of weeks ago we looked at one of the most common diet related myths – or, if you prefer, mis conceptions (!) – we regularly hear from Clients. Eggs are bad for you and should be avoided. As so often is the case, the exact opposite is true… If you missed the post, it can be found here.

This week we’re going to continue on a diet related theme, looking at a group of foods which many people say they don’t like – and will often try to avoid at all costs. We’ve even heard people saying they can’t eat them or are allergic to every single one of them. Although, having said that, when we’ve dug a bit deeper – no pun intended, as you’ll find out in a minute (!) – it usually has much more to do with how this food was prepared and cooked, rather than the food itself.

Eggs never were the enemy...

Posted on 11th January 2023 at 07:34

With the start of another New Year – and the over indulgences of the festive period (!) - it’s not surprising that January is the month when many people think about cleaning up their diets. With the same misconceptions coming up every year, we thought we’d look at one of the perennial favourites this week. That eggs, particularly the yolks, are bad for you and should be avoided. Or at least only eaten very occasionally. The rationale behind this is that eggs are high in cholesterol and saturated fats, so promoting heart disease.

Gluten free, as good as the label?

Posted on 26th October 2022 at 07:43

Over the last few years the range – and amount – of “free from” foods has grown massively, with “gluten free” products leading the way. No longer the preserve of those with digestive issues, many people are switching to “gluten free” products believing them to be a healthier option. However, as so often is the case, there’s much more to the gluten issue than first appears.

So, this week, we’re going to take a closer look at gluten as well as dispelling a few myths and mis understandings along the way.

Adrenal Fatigue, why it's not all in the mind

Posted on 12th October 2022 at 07:55

Mention Adrenal Fatigue to a conventional practitioner and you’ll probably receive a rather short and sharp answer. That it’s complete rubbish. A myth. How the – often vague – set of symptoms being experienced are probably all in your mind. Oh and there isn’t a specific blood test to diagnose it. Sadly, this isn’t a joke but something we hear all too often from Clients.

At best, another label may be put on the symptoms. Depression. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Glandular Fever which, ironically, may not show up on a blood test either depending on the virus concerned. However, as these all mean that the deeper underlying cause isn’t identified, any improvement tends to be short term at the best.

Is a plant based diet automatically healthy?

Posted on 28th September 2022 at 08:39

Over the last couple of years, there’s been a huge increase in so called “plant based” processed foods as well as those badged as “Vegetarian” or “Vegan”. You’ll probably have noticed them during your regular trip to the local supermarket. The message accompanying them is quite simple, a plant based diet is healthier, so these products are an easy way to make the switch.

But is it really that simple?

Well, as so often is the case, the answer is both “yes” and “no.”

Here comes Autumn

Posted on 14th September 2022 at 08:33

Mid September already, so it’s time for our traditional look forward – if that’s the right word (!) – to the cooler months and things you can do at home to help yourself. As usual, it’s all about a little common sense and the little things we do every day, usually without giving them a second thought. Whether for their immediate or cumulative effects…

Like last year, we’re not going to repeat the usual advice, but instead give a difference perspective on this time of year. So, if you need a quick reminder about susceptibility and why there really isn’t any bogeyman out there waiting to pounce on you, click here.

For the more usual advice for this time of year click here and here.

Water, the elixir of life

Posted on 13th July 2022 at 07:20

With the current spell of hot weather – well, hot for the UK (!) – it’s easy for people to become dehydrated without even realising it. Perhaps it’s due to them not being used to hot weather and simply not recognising the warning signs. Having said that, many of the classic signs of dehydration seem so obvious – to us at least (!) – that it can sometimes be hard to understand how people don’t seem to join the dots.

So, this week, we’re going to take another look at the most common signs of dehydration. And, don’t be fooled, they apply all year round, not just in the summer (!).

Let’s begin with the most obvious ones of feeling thirsty or having a dry mouth. Now you may think these are blindingly obvious but you’d be surprised.

Fabulous fibre and why it's so important

Posted on 22nd June 2022 at 07:35

Mention fibre and most people immediately think of those less than appetising, cardboard like, breakfast cereals. You know the ones we mean. As one friend slightly cynically put it, the box probably tastes better – and has more nutritional content – than the cereal inside (!). Moving swiftly on…

Thankfully, there are much simpler and infinitely more appetising ways to add fibre do your diet. It’s something we talk about all the time in this blog – not to mention with Clients – and we trust, by now, everyone knows what it is. Eating a wholefood diet high in plant based foods. In other words, fruit, vegetables and salad in their natural, unprocessed state. Not the ever increasing number of processed versions which, however much you try to convince yourself, are never good alternatives to the real thing. And here’s the important bit, as the mainstay of every meal – and snack, if you succumb (!) – not just your main meal.

Just how safe is chewing gum?

Posted on 25th May 2022 at 07:26

Chewing gum is probably one of those things you’ve never given a second thought to.

Well, unless you’ve stood on it on the pavement – “thank you” to the person who couldn’t be bothered to put it in the bin (!). Or, perhaps, when using it as a breath freshener or as a distraction while trying to give up cigarettes. Or simply winding up your parents with all the chewing and bubble blowing. Moving swiftly on…

With chewing gum being chewed rather than eaten – well, usually (!) – most people never stop to wonder about its ingredients except, perhaps, for checking whether it’s sugar free. And if you need a quick reminder on why artificial sweeteners don’t quite live up to the hype, click here and here for a rather different perspective.

The bitter taste of artificial sweeteners

Posted on 11th May 2022 at 07:28

As we’ve probably mentioned several times before (!) we do a lot of research. Some is very specific, usually aimed at helping a Client with a particular issue, or in response to seeing several Clients with a similar issue in a short period of time. Alongside this we subscribe to many different blogs and news channels covering a huge range of health and lifestyle issues on a daily basis, as well as following up on anything that piques our interest.

While much of this information finds its way into blog posts, some doesn’t, for the simple reason it would make a very short – or, perhaps, too specific – post. So, we just keep the links and hope to be able to use them at some time in the future…

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