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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Are you looking at a screen for most of your day? The average person spends over 10 hours looking at a screen. The consequence for most is dry eyes and reaching for the nearest eye drops for relief. There is another way to help your eyes […]
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Do you like the look and feel of healthy hair, skin, and nails? You may not know that the look of your nails, hair and skin is largely an inside job and is determined by the foods which you eat. Below are 6 foods you should […]
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist There are endless articles talking about superfoods, but have you considered targeting specific foods containing a healthy enzyme to increase your health and potentially your lifespan? Nicotinamide Riboside (NAD+) is an enzyme that plays a role in potentially increasing both these factors. Studies have shown […]
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist If you are dedicated enough to move your body, you deserve to understand how to fuel it for optimal benefits. What you eat before and after your workout, or even regular exercise can make a big difference in how hard you can train, and what result […]
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist There is no doubt that what you eat influences your mood and mental health. Research has progressed from diet playing a potential role in mental health, to diet being a strong cause of mental wellness or illness. The evidence of the interaction between your gut and […]
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin and food sources containing this vitamin have often been swept under the carpet. Due to many lifestyle factors, food may play a more important role in giving your body enough vitamin D than previously thought. Vitamin D plays […]
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist You are probably aware that there are a lot of foods which are processed. Recently the term ‘ultra-processed’ has been thrown around more in the media. This article aims to give clarity to what they are, and if and why you should avoid these foods. Firstly, […]
by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist Having optimal immune function at any time is a good thing and nutrition plays a big role in dictating how strong your immune system is. Did you know that from your 20s, your immune system starts to decline by about 2-3%? No one likes to feel […]
