Is Celery Juice Good For IBS?
We are always told that celery is good for us, so it comes as no surprise that celery juice is the latest craze across social media. There are various claims around this special drink and its ability to soothe the gut. But, are they true and should celery juice be something which you include in […]
Seitan and Vegan IBS
Seitan is a popular meat substitute for those on a plant based or vegan diet. However, if you are suffering with IBS, you may be wondering whether this food will flare your symptoms due to its relationship with wheat and gluten. In this article, I look at the science to provide advice as to whether […]
Broccoli
Broccoli is a newer addition to the low fodmap family – although particular attention needs to be made concerning which parts are low fodmap. Growing conditions and plant storage of FODMAPs affects the fodmap content of foods. A good example here is the ability to use the green parts of leeks and spring onions and […]
What’s the skinny on the keto craze?
It’s January and once again lots of you want to lose a little weight. Many people are asking about the keto diet. So what’s the skinny on the keto craze and is it any use if you want to lose weight. If you are overweight and you have resolved to lose some weight this year […]
Obesity – An interview with Sky News
Royal College of Physicians start the New Year with an important message 2019 started off with an important paper from the Royal College of Physicians. Doctors are encouraging us to think of obesity and excess weight as a disease rather than a lifestyle. This is an important message because it is likely to influence what […]
Do Keto Diets Work For Diabetes?
Following on from my previous blog on my services page about ketogenic diets (usually known as a keto diet) and weight loss I wanted to do a separate blog on keto diets and diabetes. The reason this topic deserves a blog all in itself is because with diabetes the stakes are arguably higher. Hypergylcaemia is […]
Processed Meat Linked to Premature Death
In a huge study of half a million men and women, research in Biomed Central’s open access journal BMC Medicine demonstrates an association between processed meat and cardiovascular disease and cancer. One of the difficulties in measuring the effect of eating meat on health is the confounding effect of lifestyle on health. Often vegetarians have healthier lifestyles […]
The Aubergine
Aubergines have to be my favourite vegetable. I love that they marry well with other vegetables such as tomato and potato. They have a velvety texture and a creamy taste and more than earn their title as the vegetarian steak. Although in some quarters they are suggested to produce intolerance, as along with potato, peppers […]
Menopause Workshop
I’m excited to host my first workshop on The Menopause and diet. This would be of interest to women over 40 who are experiencing the menopause. Date – Friday 8th February 2018 10 am to 1 pm Location: Great Shelford Come and spend a morning with me and learn how to cope with the menopause. Refreshment sand […]
3 life lessons from 2018
From beginning a Professional Doctorate, moving countries, crewing with Race Across America and starting to work for a professional cycling team, 2018 has been a big one. Here’s 3 key life lessons I’ve learnt this year. THE ONE THING One of the most impactful books that I’ve read this year was a book called The […]