It’s estimated 1/3 of UK adults are “interested” in changing their eating habits according to a recent YouGov poll and Veganuary could be the starting point. Personally I’m not sure about the data, I’m interested in running a marathon but… 🤣 A friend asked me if I believe a plant based diet is the best thing to do for health? Here's my reply.
This week on Fitter Food Radio Keris and Matt speak to Dr. Tommy Wood about the health benefits of muscle mass. Our discussion includes: How much exercise is enough to build sufficient muscle for health Nutritional supplements and dietary…
It’s that time of year again where your eyes light up at the thought of a bargain on Black Friday. Over the last couple of years I've really started to think twice about how I spend my money and engage in consumerism. I now ask myself the following 5 questions before making a purchase:
This week on Fitter Food Radio Keris and Matt revisit the topic of cancer and discuss: Facts and figures around cancer The processes that take place with cancer and how genetics play a role Why check-ups and reporting symptoms…
Matt and I have been plagued by coughs and cold in the last month. The seasons changing combined with greater exposure to more concentrated groups of people indoors via gyms, restaurants and trains seems to have challenged our immune systems a little - seems they got a bit too used to social distancing! In this post I'm going to detail everything we've done to help get our health back on track.
This week on Fitter Food Radio our good friend Dr. Tommy Wood returns to chat about men’s health and testosterone. We discuss the best means of measuring testosterone, how nutrition and lifestyle can influence testosterone levels plus the…
After the isolation and lockdown of 2020, the season of snot is now upon us with a renewed vengeance. As the nights get darker and the weather is getting colder, many of us have already experienced that familiar tickle in the throat, headache or runny nose that signals a familiar cold is threatening. Before you reach for any high street cold and flu remedies or paracetamol try boosting up your own natural defence systems with these superfoods that will help keep the colds at bay all winter.
In this episode Nutritional Therapist Kate Howgego returns to Fitter Food Radio to bravely discuss her experience dealing with health anxiety. Our conversation includes: Summary of health anxiety (concerns or fears around illness) and how symptoms occur as a…
You’ve probably realised by now I love my kettlebells, running, walking, and yoga. Exercise is a daily feature in my life and never fails to transform me mentally. So obviously my biggest fear in life is losing the ability…
After a brief summer break Fitter Food Radio is back! This week we discuss perceptions around ageing and health. Including: Typical physical changes that occur with age and may cause weight gain and increased disease risk Effective nutrition and exercise…
Recently a number of clients have been in touch after experiencing more severe Covid symptoms and a few have been diagnosed with Long Covid. I noticed the majority tended to be peri-menopausal, transitioning through menopause, or highly active and…
I receive a lot of emails asking about menopause weight gain and recently wrote a blog HERE discussing some of the reasons. The possible physiological changes that can make weight loss a bigger battle include low levels of…