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The Miracles of the Gut Microbiome in Health and Disease

October 27, 2023

The latest research indicates that the microbes that live on us and...

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Finding Your Healthpath: Discovering Your Ideal Health Journey

May 9, 2023

As a nutritionist, my goal is to help individuals achieve optimal health...

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The Gut-Brain Connection: How Digestive Issues Impact Mental Health

April 25, 2023

The gut and the brain are two essential organs in the human...

7 Steps to a Steady Weight!

February 21, 2023

All calories are not equal and ‘calories in, calories out’ is not...

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A Guide to Having a Daily Eating Window

January 23, 2023

It has been well researched and documented that time-restricted eating has many...

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Is Men’s Health An Undiagnosed Epidemic?

January 4, 2023

Globally, male life expectancy is 68 years which is five years less...

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How to Increase Your Health and Wellbeing During The Festive Period?

December 13, 2022

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The Importance of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Overall Health and Disease Prevention

November 28, 2022

There are different types of Omega-3 fatty acids. EPA and DHA are...

Alzheimer’s and Lifestyle Medicine Prevention

November 22, 2022

Did you know that genes cause only 1% of Alzheimer’s and that...

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Why Liver Health is a Key Step

November 16, 2022

Your liver has many, many functions, such as helping to digest food,...

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Link between Amino Acids and Neurotransmitters

November 16, 2022

What is the Link between Amino Acids & Neurotransmitters? Well, Amino acids...

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Which Foods to Include and Avoid

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R1se girls rocking our bodies at the Pulse and bru

R1se girls rocking our bodies at the Pulse and brunch this morning. Thanks for organising such a great event team 🤩💯😎🙌💗

There is so much confusion out there over what to

There is so much confusion out there over what to eat, how to eat, what not to eat. So I try to take the guesswork out for my clients. Here are some key tips!

👉A calorie is not just a calorie.
👉Fasting ‘with intention’ has been shown to be more beneficial than simply skipping a meal.
👉Avoid ‘starvation mode’
👉Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is key to blood sugar balance
👉Eat as close to nature as possible for optimal digestion and micronutrient abundance.
👉Consider whether your gut microbiome is in balance, as your microbiome may either inhibit or enhance your digestion and insulin sensitivity.
👉Consider ways to limit stress levels as this can impact the gut-brain axis interplay.
👉Limit high sugar, refined and processed foods such as white bread which has a glycemic index of 100!
👉Eat foods that promote post-biotic production e.g. broccoli, cauliflower, onions, leeks and chives which produce indole, improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing fatty liver disease.
👉Eat fruit in season and in moderation. Fruit is high in sugar, and also fruit juices are pure fructose!
👉Limit gluten as it can cause micro-damage to our gut lining. Some people may need to exclude gluten altogether, and it is wise that we all try to limit its consumption.
👉Eating clean (organic, free-range, grass-fed, wild-caught) will help minimise toxin and hormone exposure from conventionally raised animals.

DM me with any questions or concerns. 🙏🏼

How to Boost Your Immune System This Winter! 🐛🦠🐛🦠🐛🦠🐛🦠

💫Take a food first approach, as supplements are to supplement an already healthy diet
💫Vitamin C, zinc and vitamin D do support the immune system
💫Ancient Chinese medicine believes that foods that are light in colour strengthen the immune system
💫This includes chicken broth, bone broth, ginger, onions, garlic
💫Broth contains collagen that strengthens the gut lining which is where 70% of the immune system is located
💫Miso soup is also good, it is light yellow and fermented
💫Strawberries, kiwi’s, broccoli, sprouts, cabbage are all high in vitamin C
💫Collagen is good for the immune system because the gut lining is right next to 70% of our immune system in our body
💫In the spring your liver is very strong so a good time to do a detox, think bitter greens
💫In the winter look after your immune system with cinnamon and ginger
💫A lot of seasonal foods are actually geared towards the systems of the body that need more support at that time of year
💫Local and seasonal foods are better for the systems of the body and immune system
💫Get more sleep and get into a good sleep routine
💫Less than 7 hours of sleep a night may increase your chances by 3 of getting flu or a cold, and also aim to reduce screen time in the evenings
💫Get out in the sun for 20 minutes a day for natural vitamin D if you can
💫Also consider including probiotics for gut/immune health
💫Echinacea and elderberry can also help to fight active infections
💫Increase omega-3 fatty acids from oily fish, plant sources or a supplement as they are anti-inflammatory
💫Reduce sugar, it causes inflammation
💫Care for your adrenal glands as they are closely related to immune health
💫Reduce stress, reduce stress and reduce stress
💫Fear reduces adrenal gland strength which impacts the immune system
💫Everything is connected, practice community, gratitude, faith of any kind
💫Reduce alcohol, for many reasons!
💫Keep good hygiene, it really does help keep the bugs at bay! 🐛🦠🐛🦠🐛🦠🐛🦠

It's International Men's Health Day Optimising M

It's International Men's Health Day

Optimising Men's Health

Men’s health lacks awareness and focus, but with lived experience, empathy and the latest research I have collated what the main drivers are for ill health in males and what can be done to help men to recognise the signs, understand the connection between stress, hormones, IBS and brain health and find ways to feel better so that they can gain more energy, feel better in themselves, lose weight, increase focus and productivity to ultimately enhance their working and personal lives.

MEN’S OPTIMAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING MOT PACKAGE

⭐️Are you ready to take your health into your own hands?

⭐️Would you like to prevent chronic health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity?

⭐️Have you had tests done but still don’t feel well?

⭐️Would you like to optimise your diet, lifestyle and supplements to finally feel better in yourself?

⭐️Would you like a personal Nutritionist by your side to help you to achieve your goals?

⭐️Are you ready to be more productive in your work and more present in your life?

WHAT’S INCLUDED

⭐️Two 1-2-1 sessions with Layla Gordon to assess in-depth symptoms using the functional medicine matrix

⭐️A comprehensive blood test with nutrition and supplement guidance

⭐️Access to over 40 recipes, handouts and a series of video content covering all aspects of health

⭐️1 x pass to Men’s Pilates at Sustudio

⭐️1x pass to The Men’s Circle at Sustudio

Price £380

To purchase this as a gift, add a gift box with goodies for an additional £30

DM me to enquire and book ⭐️

A fantastic evening last night kicking off my coll

A fantastic evening last night kicking off my collaboration with Coastal Skinthetics.

'Looking after your skin from the inside out'.

We discussed the gut-skin connection, some lovely ladies ran a quick blood test to check their cell membrane function. We also demo'd a skin analysis and talked about the importance of sun protection. We also touched on how a skin analysis can show a before and after regarding intaking supplements such as collagen to ensure money well spent!

Watch this space for our next event in the spring! :-)

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A few photos from my morning at Peer2Peer In sum

A few photos from my morning at Peer2Peer

In summary..

💛Live the life you love
💛Do what lights you up
💛Connect with like-minded people
💛Throw yourself in at the deep end from time to time
💛You only live once
💛So say yes, even if it scares you
💛And don’t look back, you’re not going that way
💛Look after your family and look after yourself 🙏🏼

Food glorious food! For optimal health ensure th

Food glorious food!

For optimal health ensure that you are eating plenty of oily fish as these contain EPA and DHA which are vital for brain function and can help to boost your mood.

Alongside this, increase your intake of green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, broccoli and watercress. Dark greens contain magnesium which is important for many functions of the brain and body.

Don’t only eat greens, eat the rainbow! This includes things such as strawberries, blueberries, sweet potato, and apples. Vibrant colours mean that these foods contain phytonutrients which are high in antioxidants such as vitamin C, E and K, which help to fight free radical build up in the body and in turn have beneficial effects on our brain.

Include a handful or two of nuts, either with your food, or as a snack on the side. These contain beneficial nutrients such as zinc and selenium. Zinc can support our natural defence system.

And one cup of chickpeas, for example, provides 85% of your daily B6, which is required to make serotonin, and helps to create melatonin which regulates our body clocks.

Animal protein does have it’s benefits and so I would recommend (for those that eat it) beef because it contains omega 3, iron, folate and B12. B12 is very important for producing crucial brain chemicals which regulate our mood and iron supplies the brain with red blood cells which helps with better overall function.

In addition to this, eggs are a brilliant powerhouse of nutrients, for example, eggs contain choline which is needed to make neurotransmitters and cell membranes which are key for learning and memory.

Finally, enjoy a green tea and a square of dark chocolate!
Green tea may improve brain function, reduce anxiety and improve memory as it contains a collection of bioactive compounds such as L-thianine which works together to increase GABA, which positively influences our mood. And dark chocolate contains potassium, fibre, magnesium, zinc, iron and flavonoids. The flavonoids can increase energy, focus, mood and memory. A square or two of dark chocolate a day can increase feelings of calm and contentment and help to beat depression. 💗💗💗

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