Interview on Plant-Forward Nutrition with Dr Michelle de la Vega: Past, Present, and Future
Plant-forward diets are increasingly becoming a popular choice worldwide, with close to 70% of the global population reducing meat consumption or leaving meat off the table. But what does being plant-forward mean for your health, your clients, and the planet? And how are we changing the game for the better? Catch Dr Michelle de la…
Skincare Nutrition: Unlock the secrets to help clients improve skin health
Did you know? A 2019 study in Europe found that skin diseases were the fourth most common cause of human illness and 64.5% of individuals screened had at least one skin symptom. Interestingly, of those with a skin condition, 77.3% answered they did not have one! This is why you may have clients suffering from…
Love snacking? Take part in the King’s College London InterSat nutrition study
Want to be a citizen scientist and see how nutrition research is done?Here’s your chance to contribute to scientific research! 🔬 🍎 Are you… a. healthy, a non-smoker, and aged 35-65 b. not taking medication for blood pressure, cholesterol or blood glucose control c. living in London (UK) or surrounding areas d. willing to replace…
Can nutrition ‘cure cancer’ and help us live forever? Here’s what your clients need to know
Think about the following statements… are they TRUE or FALSE? “Eating arugula daily detoxes your body, preventing cancer…” “Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a proven cancer treatment (as it allegedly alkalises your blood)…” “Wearing a bra daily increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer…” “Eating sugar causes cancer to grow…” “If you “believe” that you…
Nutritional detoxification: What your clients need to know
In this article, we’ll be uncovering: What qualifies as a ‘toxin’? Are natural chemicals always safe? Should we be scared of our modern toxic load? How does the body handle this? Can nutrition help? Detox is quite a popular word these days and commonly attached to the word “cleanse”. We’ve all seen the ads online…
Can an electrolyte imbalance be fatal? Plus, a DIY electrolyte drink recipe
Electrolytes are often associated with sports and we tend to relegate it as only crucial to exercise enthusiasts, but there’s more to electrolytes than just replacing sweat losses. Our lives depend on the electricity given off by electrolytes. Without sufficient electrolytes aiding the body’s electrical currents, it’d be impossible for us to move, think, or…
Dietary supplements: How to help your clients mitigate the risk of harmful intakes
Many young children and adults of all ages take supplements for various health reasons, and it continues to be widely recommended. However, many still do not understand that there are certain risks associated with dietary supplements, especially with wrong combinations or excessive dosing. Wrong supplement advice is a serious concern among health and wellness professionals.…
Healthier Eating: 10 Strategies For Improving Your Client’s Diet Quality
The benefits of healthier eating are lifechanging and play a role in optimising our mental and physical wellbeing, reducing our risks of chronic diseases, living a longer, happier life, and so much more. However, sometimes it feels like we are flooded daily with information on the latest trends of what constitutes healthy eating or what…
Clinical weight loss: How to help your clients who struggle with overeating
Besides weight loss, there are many reasons why your clients may come to you regarding their eating habits. They may come to you with concerns like: “No matter how physically full I am, I still feel hungry.” “Once I start eating, I’m like a car without breaks!” “I eat healthily, but why am I not…
The 3 most important factors in keeping the brain healthy as we age
All of us humans will eventually get old – this is an irrevocable fact of nature. We will inevitably grow old, and as we age, the human body experiences some major changes; physically, systemically, and even mentally. Some of these changes are great, but some, not so pleasant. Experiencing these changes, especially the not-so-pleasant ones…
