All calories are not equal and ‘calories in, calories out’ is not the only metric! Different foods and macronutrients have different effects on hormones and brain chemicals that control hunger and eating behaviour. We can’t just say that ‘a calorie is a calorie’ or that it’s as simple as ‘calories in calories out’. For example, …
It has been well researched and documented that time-restricted eating has many benefits, such as: Increasing ketones Increasing mitochondrial health and stress resistance Increasing antioxidant profile Increasing autophagy (Programme cell clearance) Increasing DNA repair Decreasing glycogen (glucose stores) Decreasing insulin Decreasing mTOR Decreasing protein synthesis In fact, one study in ‘The Journal of Nutrition, Health …
Globally, male life expectancy is 68 years which is five years less than females. There isn’t a single country in the world where male life expectancy exceeds that of females and by 2030 male life expectancy is expected to be seven years less than females, (1). The global suicide rate in men is almost twice …
There is a lot of talk at the moment about brain health and in particular looking after our mental wellbeing is more important than ever, as we all want to look after our waistlines, but it is important that we think about our overall health during the festive period, so that we can not only …
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There are different types of Omega-3 fatty acids. EPA and DHA are derived from fish oils, while ALA is found in plant sources such as walnuts, flaxseed, canola oil, and soybean oil. ALA works more slowly because it needs to be converted into EPA and DHA in order for the body to use it. Krill …
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Did you know that genes cause only 1% of Alzheimer’s and that it is possible to identify other risk factors? Most of these factors are under our control as they are diet and lifestyle driven. In my latest blog, I identify the dietary and lifestyle tips that may help to prevent Alzheimer’s, as follows: Eating …
Your liver has many, many functions, such as helping to digest food, activating enzymes by releasing bile into your intestines, activating immune cells, metabolising excess cholesterol, producing and metabolising hormones, storing and regulating vitamins and glucose. Signs of liver toxicity include fatigue, indigestion, gas, bloating, constipation, heartburn, PMS, acne, psoriasis, pain on the right side …
What is the Link between Amino Acids & Neurotransmitters? Well, Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Protein consists of long chains of amino acids and there are 20 different types of amino acids. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers within the body such as serotonin, GABA, dopamine, acetylcholine, endorphins and adrenaline. Their job is to …
Which Food to Include: Beans and Pulses: One cup of chickpeas provides 85% of your daily B6 and helps to create melatonin which regulates our body clocks. Low B6 can cause trouble concentrating, and can cause irritability, nervousness and sadness. Add mixed beans to a chilli to give you a boost of vital nutrients. Animal …
What is ADHD and IBS Connection? Studies contain considerable evidence supporting this low dopamine hypothesis, whereby an underlying dopamine deficit would be responsible for at least part of the ADHD spectrum. But how can diet influence mental health in relation to ADHD? This is where we turn our attention to the gut-brain–microbiome axis. Diets rich …
