The MIND Diet – What is it and How Does it Promote my Brain Health?
The MIND diet stands for The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Diet. I know that probably sounds like a whole lot of gibberish but we are here to break it down for you! The ‘Mediterranean-DASH’ simply highlights two other heavily researched...
Getting your Vitamin D Level Loaded!
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. It mainly helps in calcium absorption, promoting growth and mineralisation of your bones, i.e. keep your bones hard! Some people are more likely to have a lower Vitamin D level in their body. For...
Is Coconut Oil Really a “Super Food”?
The benefit of coconut oil has been extolled by celebrities and health food sellers lately. You may have already come across articles or advertisement that promote various health benefits of coconut oil. Have you ever wondered the credibility of those...
Nutrition and Dementia – How Can I Help Optimise My Nutrition?
Nutrition and Dementia – How can I help optimise my nutrition?For people living with dementia, sometimes, a basic task such as eating can become increasingly difficult for a myriad of reasons including physical, emotional and behavioural changes that occur with...
The Gut-Brain Connection & Your Mental Health
Have you ever wondered whether your mental health is linked to your gut health? Have you experienced gut wrenching times, or do certain situations make you feel nauseous or cause butterflies in your stomach? This gut-brain connection is very real,...
Busting Nutrition Myths Surrounding COVID-19
First it was hand sanitizer, disinfectant and toilet paper. Then pasta, rice and canned goods. Now you may be hearing about the three-fold increase in vitamin sales or celebrities raving about revolutionary immune boosting diets. As the number of COVID-19...
Healthy Eating During Easter
No doubt this year has unfortunately placed a different vibe to Easter. However, the Easter bunny will never delay it’s visit, even despite the covid-19 outbreak!It is important to be sensible when it comes to Easter celebrations. A season full...
Portion Control During COVID 19
Are you struggling with knowing portion sizes when you might be at home more and perhaps, less active?It is important to understand the portion sizing recommended (which differs for everyone), but there is a good generic rule which can make...
Tips To Stay On Top Of Your Nutrition During COVID-19
Is everyone feeling the heat of the latest COVID-19 outbreak? Our latest blog talks about some ways to go about it.Has this whole outbreak had you in a panic and getting a larger than usual amount of supplies? The shops...
Common risk factors for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Do you have a family member or know someone who has Autism? There are common Risk factors for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) that it is important to be aware of. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disorder that impairs...
