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With increasing research into food, health and weight it’s becoming clear that food is so much more than protein, carbs, fats and calories. And it’s not just what we eat that makes a difference ...

If you’ve read the blog post Ten Tips for Healthy Eating over Christmas you’ll have some ideas for how to eat for enjoyment without sabotaging your health. However, it’s not just over-indulging ...

Whilst celebrating the positive aspects of ageing we also need to recognise the realities of some age-related changes, such as decline in sensory abilities and the impact of chronic health conditions ...

If you’ve read the blog posts Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body and Nutrition for Dental Health you’ll have some idea of the importance of dental and gum health to prevent systemic and chronic ...

Gum diseases are extremely common. They happen when plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, builds up on teeth. The earliest stages of gum disease, known as gingivitis, are reversible if treated. However, ...

The blog posts Post-Exercise Nutrition and Nourishment During the Window of Opportunity describe how physical activity, particularly high-intensity, strenuous or prolonged exercise produces ...

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia. It affects up to 20% of individuals over 80 years of age. It is a complex disease involving chronic neuro-inflammation and ...

A healthy gut microbiome supports digestion, immune function and general health by: Breaking down food and increasing nutrient absorption Producing anti-inflammatory compounds ...

If you’ve read the blog post Food for Gut Health you’ll have some ideas as to what to eat to promote gut health. Here are more ideas, beyond what you eat, to promote a healthy digestive ...

Gut Helpers and Gut Disruptors There is no doubt that what we eat is one of the biggest influences on the health of our digestive systems. However, other factors play a part and can be either ...