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:
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.
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 know this is grim but I love a good spot squeeze. I drive Matt mad following him around the house because I’ve spied a pimple. If I hang around long enough he finally gives in and lets me have my moment. Joking aside, I still have reoccurring nightmares about acne.
I often get asked if there’s a particular diet to treat hormone issues. Common ones include PCOS, endometriosis, PMS/PMT, perimenopause, and menopause.
I was asked a question this week about how to tackle the dreaded “Menopause Middle.” The term itself is problematic by implying that weight gain is inevitable with the hormone transitions.
As Covid 19 rates are rising again and the world is opening back up, I thought I’d share a few proactive and useful pointers you can implement to support your immune system. You’ve likely heard a few before but a little reminder always helps.
Keris kicks off the first GEEK out podcast discussing the Gut Microbiome including its role in health and disease, what factors influence your microbiome, and some of the latest research. Listen below or search ‘Fitter Food Radio’ on your…
This week on the podcast we discuss our take on resilience, why social media is not a true reflection of someone’s success or happiness and also the importance of reaching out for help. Plus, why Reebok Nano’s trump wellies when…