by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Are you getting enough potassium in your diet? Potassium is a mineral which plays many important roles in keeping your body functioning optimally. Potassium is an electrolyte and consequently helps maintain a healthy fluid volume and electrolyte balance in your body. This is essential for your […]
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Foods may help prevent skin cancer
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist There is no doubt that the old advice of slip, slop, slap for sun protection is the foundation for preventing skin cancer. What you may not have considered is the role your food choices play on your risk of developing skin cancer. Foods contain many nutrients […]
How to spread out protein to maintain your muscle gains
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist When you think about the key to maintaining your muscles you probably think of protein. What you may not consider is how should you spread your protein throughout your day as an equally important factor as getting enough of this macronutrient. Research shows to maintain your […]
Eat seafood for healthy homocysteine levels
by Ashleigh FelthamAccredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist When you get a check-up at the doctors you have probably had your cholesterol and blood sugars tested. Another factor called homocysteine may be added to this list as several studies have shown its link to your heart disease risk as well as mental function and health. […]
Foods to support your liver
Skip the liver detox. Add these foods to support your liver. by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist You have probably heard of at least one version of a liver detox. Your liver is an amazing organ that removes toxins and neutralises potentially harmful substances in your body. You would be forgiven to […]
5 Foods to Help Relieve Anxiety
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist We all experience some level of anxiety from time to time. Did you know that the foods you eat in your diet can help relieve anxiety? I am not talking about sitting down with a bar of chocolate and eating the whole thing out of stress […]
Is it time to Upgrade Your Lunch?
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist It’s time to upgrade your lunch. Are you sick of the same sandwich every day, or do you want to save some money and not have to buy lunch out every day? Here are three easy and quick lunch recipes to save and share with your […]
Fish lower the risk of colorectal cancer
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist There are exciting new findings linking fish to a lower risk of colorectal cancer. You may be aware of the health benefits of eating fish for your body as well as fish’s anti-inflammatory properties. But, have you ever considered eating fish to decrease your risk of […]
4 Anti-Inflammatory Strategies for a Healthier Life
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Inflammation occurs all the time in your body. When it is acute or short-lived it is nothing to worry about but when this becomes chronic inflammation this is when damage can happen to your body. Inflammation can be caused by a number of factors, but one […]
Warm Up to Seafood Over Winter
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist With winter upon us, it is easy to lose favour towards including fish in your diet. The need for eating 100g of seafood two to three times a week does not decrease with the cooler months. The opposite could be argued especially during the cold and […]
Seafood a healthy choice for gut health and metabolism
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Did you know that different types of protein sources have different effects on your gut microbiome and metabolism? Your gut microbiome is affected by many things including food, stress, and medications. The type of proteins in your diet is a factor that contributes to the amount […]
Save your Muscle Mass during Injury with Omega 3 Fat
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist If you have ever been injured, you may have seen muscle loss over your recovery period. Your hard efforts seem to slip away during periods of recovery, but the good news is a recent study found that using omega 3 fat may prevent this level of […]
