Eating for health

Diet plays a vital role in lowering our cholesterol. In this article, Dr Unnati Desai explores 9 ways you can adjust your food intake to help get your reading down.

Updated: Wednesday 6 March 2024

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

It’s no secret that getting more fibre in your diet is a great way to keep your digestive system healthy. Diets that are high in fibre are closely linked with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Find out more about fibre and how to get more of it into your diet using the expert information below.

Updated: Wednesday 6 March 2024

Published: Wednesday 6 March 2024

This National Heart Health Month, Nuffield Health Physiotherapy Manager and Cardiac Rehabilitation Lead, Helen Alexander, shares five lifestyle changes you can make to help improve your heart health.

Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024

Published: Thursday 2 February 2023

What you eat can have a huge impact on the health of your cardiovascular system, so take control your risk of heart disease by making smart food choices.

Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024

Published: Thursday 27 August 2015

Food is an energy source. Used well, it will maintain a steady energy level throughout the day, used badly and your energy levels will peak and trough, along with your ability to function properly. Our expert tips will help you get the most out of your diet to feel great every day.

Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024

Published: Tuesday 24 May 2016

Protein is a core macronutrient that aids with muscle growth and repair. If we’re not eating enough protein, staying healthy and recovering after illness or injury becomes more difficult. If you’re looking for high protein foods and easy ways to get more protein in your diet, Elisha Edwards has the detailed dietary information you need, below.

Updated: Wednesday 22 November 2023

Published: Wednesday 22 November 2023

That time of the month? Nutritional Therapist Lisa Holmes explains how eating well can help beat those PMS blues.

Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Friday 6 May 2016

It’s a common misconception that all cholesterol is bad for your health. Nuffield Health Professional Head of Physiology, Justin Jones, explains not only what good cholesterol is, but also how to increase the levels of it in your system.

Updated: Tuesday 21 June 2022

Published: Friday 3 February 2017

A healthy cholesterol level isn’t just about having less of the bad, it’s also about having plenty of the good. Here’s what healthy levels look like.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 22 November 2016

Blood glucose levels can be improved by changing your diet. Here are five tips to get you started.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

Your diet could be having an effect on your skin's condition. Find out how adapting your diet could help relieve your symptoms of eczema.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Thursday 18 February 2016

Some of us may be at higher risk of developing sight problems, but by having regular eye tests and making small adjustments to our habits and diet, we can support good eye health.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 20 August 2019

Physiotherapy and surgery aren't the only remedies for injury. Adapting your diet can help support a faster recovery too. Shirley Ward explains.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 19 January 2016

If you've been unwell it can be tempting to eat comfort foods, but the best way to recover is to be clever about what you eat. Nutritional Therapist Jessica O'Dwyer offers some advice.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Thursday 5 November 2015

Follow these tips for building a healthy immune system to help fight infection.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Monday 19 October 2015