We know that the food choices we make can have marked effect on our health and wellbeing, but it can also have an impact on the climate too…

This month marks Alcohol Awareness Week (15th-21st November), so what better time to remind ourselves of the alcohol guidelines and health implications. 

Experiences of the menopause will vary widely, with some women experiencing very few symptoms whilst others struggle immensely. It can be a challenging and distressing time; however, nutrition can be one tool for your toolbox as part of supporting changing health needs.

September 29th marks World Heart Day, an opportunity to raise awareness of the impact diet can have on heart health. Did you know cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of death worldwide, and in England, CVD is the second most common cause of death? 

September 29th marks World Heart Day, an opportunity to raise awareness of the impact diet can have on heart health. In Part 2 of our Heart Health Series, we dive into specific areas of your diet and how these may impact your overall heart health.

We get it, preparing healthy meals can seem like a huge undertaking, especially if you can’t cook or don’t have the time. But rest assured, eating healthfully does not have to be complicated or time-consuming. If you stick to the basics, you’ve got yourself covered!

Recently our nutrition team, Florence Seabright and Abby Attenborough, were asked to share some advice on what to look for when buying yoghurt by Sheerluxe Magazine. You can see the Sheerluxe article here and our full article below. Happy reading!

Nutrition plays a vital role in the health and function of elderly adults (1). Our previous blog discussed how protein requirements change throughout life and and many studies have also identified protein as a key nutrient for the elderly. As we’ll see below, increasing protein intake in these populations may improve muscle health and function, prevent sarcopenia (2), and help maintain energy balance, weight management (3), and cardiovascular function (4, 5, 6).