Nutrition

What we eat plays a fundamental role in our health. Our Nutritional Therapists are here to help. Find trusted, expert advice to help you make healthier choices and read inspirational life stories in these nutrition articles. 

Recipes

Updated: Monday 1 June 2020

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: Monday 1 June 2020

Stress can take its toll on your body over time and one way it does this is by depleting your body’s stores of nutrients. Don’t let stress beat you – find out what you need to do to get back on form.

Updated: Friday 29 May 2020

Knowing what to fill your basket with can be a challenge at the best of times. Our nutritional therapist Louise Jenner-Clarke shares seven nutritious yet flexible foods to help inspire your next food shop.

Updated: Monday 11 May 2020

Brendan Street, our Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing, provides some insight into why we may eat emotionally and provides some tactics to helps us limit it.

Updated: Thursday 2 April 2020

Your pantry can be a source of some delicious dishes using the simplest of ingredients. Our nutritional expert, Anna Pugh, shares five easy store cupboard recipes to get you started.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

This tasty, gluten-free and dairy-free dish of chicken and brightly-coloured vegetables is based on the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

This gluten-free, dairy-free and protein-packed curry contains ingredients that support liver function as well as holding anti-inflammatory properties.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

This protein-rich meal is suitable for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It also freezes well for easy family meal planning.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

Swapping white potatoes for vitamin A-rich sweet potatoes creates a healthier cottage pie recipe.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

A tasty alternative to Moroccan Lamb Tagine, using gluten free quinoa instead of couscous, with a nutritional focus on keeping a healthy back.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

Roasted chickpeas are a great snack for slow-release energy to help you feel fuller for longer. Nutritional Therapist Mary Cotter dishes out the recipe.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

Learn how to control your portion size for a healthier way to eat with this visual guide from nutritional therapist Mary Cotter.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

A good breakfast is so important for growing children because it will boost their concentration, behaviour and performance for those long days at school. Here's a simple and nutritious recipe to try.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

If you struggle with high blood pressure, subtle changes to your diet can help improve your situation alongside the advice given to you by your GP.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

Create healthy treats that can be frozen for packed lunches throughout the week with our delicious and nutritious banana bread recipe.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

Having fun while you cook a meal with your children and eat together reaps benefits for the whole family. Nutritional Therapists, Jackie Donkin and Anna Pugh, remind us why and share their delicious family recipes.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

As the days get cooler, we continue our recipe series with this classic to warm you up.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

Having a good breakfast is the best start to any day, but it can be difficult to know what foods will give you the lasting energy you need. Our mix and match guide will help you create delicious and healthy breakfasts.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

This Mexican-inspired dish provides a balanced source of protein, carbohydrates and essential fatty acids.

Updated: Monday 30 March 2020

Create hundreds of nutritious oat recipes with these tasty topping suggestions from Nutritional Therapist Jessica Andersson.