by Ashleigh Feltham Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist There is no doubt that gut health is becoming a hot topic. When you think about gut health you may know about the importance of plant foods to promote a healthy gut. Have you considered the role that seafood can play in keeping your gut and […]
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Are you getting enough potassium to maintain a healthy body?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dry eyes from prolonged screen time
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 […]
Six foods for healthy nails, hair, and skin
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 […]
How to improve your health and increase your lifespan!
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 […]
