Podcast: Fuelling Good Health through Food (Love Women’s Cycling)
In a climate where immunity and disease are a hot topic, I’ve shared my hot tips on how to fuel for better health and performance with the Love Women’s Cycling Podcast. We talk nutrition for immunity, macronutrients, micronutrients and the key factors I believe you should keep on top of to stay strong and healthy […]
Top tips for the right energy bar for you
With all this home living, we may be spending more time in the kitchen and perhaps feeling inspired to bake whether that be for child entertainment or taste bud titillation. For some of us we may break up the snacking frenzy with a bit of work, or to craft an elephant out of a milk […]
4 LOCKDOWN Tips for Weight Control
Right now, everyone is playing a vital part in trying to curb the spread of coronavirus – so well done to all of us in self isolation! With lockdowns set to continue for some time, making sure we stay well has never been more important. Many people have been in touch, nervous about gaining weight […]
Helping you to understand Ketones
Ketones metabolism is a normal physiological process in the body. They help give the body much needed energy and are made through normal fat metabolism. Some patients I meet have no clue about ketones whereas others have a solid understanding. Some people are more familiar with the keto or ketone diet. This is how ketones […]
Fibre filled Banana and choc chip muffins
We enjoyed making these today – I like this recipe because it’s super simple and uses cup measures which avoids having to weigh things, which involves me being more hands on and I couldn’t be today because I’m not an octopus. They’re also packed full of fibre – don’t make me work out how much, […]
Coronavirus and IBS – are you more at risk?
This is a worrying and anxious time for all. Many of you have been messaging me asking if your IBS will increase your risk of coronavirus and what can you do about it. With lots of inaccurate information out there, I thought I would write this blog post on the topic of IBS and coronavirus. […]
Understanding Cholesterol
If you have diabetes, you’ll hear your healthcare team talking to you about cholesterol quite a lot. This is because high cholesterol is more likely in diabetes and high cholesterol is not good for cardiovascular health. We also know high glucose levels can impact cardiovascular health and so understanding and managing your cholesterol is one […]
Podcast: Nutrition for Endurance athletes (In The Flow Nutrition)
Earlier this week I recorded a conversation about nutrition for endurance athletes while in COVID-19 lockdown here in Girona with Jackson Long from In The Flow Nutrition. We discuss the common mistakes athletes make when it comes to fuelling and nutrition, relative energy deficiency in sport, plant-based performance, favourite recipes, considerations for young athletes, and […]
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Finding routine in chaos
When your job involves travel and a disrupted lifestyle, it can be tough to maintain a sense of routine and keep on track with positive nutrition habits. Like many of the people I work with, I am often on the road with little time ‘home’. Here is how I find routine in chaos to stay […]