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. 

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Many of us like a drink now and then but no one likes a hangover. Here's how to save the morning after the night before.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Thursday 8 September 2016

Stimulants cause your heart to beat faster or unevenly, raising your blood pressure. Drinking alcohol and caffeine every now and again is fine, but regular consumption can put a strain on your heart over time. Here's how to reduce your stimulant intake.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 11 July 2023

Use our mix and match guide below to create a variety of delicious and nutritious balanced breakfasts.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

Preparing your diet before having bariatric surgery will minimise the risks of complications, maximise weight loss and help you break bad eating habits to optimise your chances of long-term success. Tracey Strudwick explains how.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 1 March 2016

Going on holiday changes our day-to-day routine and can impact diet, skin health, and the amount of physical activity we're getting.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Thursday 2 May 2019

If you’re wondering what a healthy cholesterol reading looks like, you’re not alone. Continue with Dr Unnati Desai to find out what your levels mean and what changes you can make to avoid a potentially problematic cholesterol reading.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 22 November 2016

Dinner time provides a great opportunity to fill up on great nutrients, especially if you’ve had a busy day at work or with the family. Our mix and match guide will help you create delicious and healthy dinners.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

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: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 2 February 2023

Head of Clinical Research and Outcomes, Dr Ben Kelly, explains the truth behind the hype.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 23 January 2019

If you’re expecting a bundle of joy and are unsure about your diet, read on – Nutritional Therapist Tracey Strudwick guides you through nine months of optimum eating for you and your developing baby.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 26 July 2016

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: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

Prevention Lead Gosia Bowling and Head of Emotional Wellbeing Brendan Street discuss how we can get fitter and healthier, from exercising more to having a better sleep routine.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 28 April 2021

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: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 24 May 2016

If you're in need of an energy boost that will last, these protein-packed energy balls are just the thing. Nutritional Therapist Mary Cotter provides this simple and delicious recipe.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

What you eat before a workout can make a big difference to your performance and results.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 11 September 2019

After a workout, food can help you to repair, refuel and recover.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 11 September 2019

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 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 24 May 2016

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: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

We need to regularly replace calcium in our bodies to keep our bones and teeth strong, but it's not just milk that can boost your calcium levels. Here's our guide to some of the more surprising calcium-packed foods.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 22 June 2015

A good lunch will fill you up and provide all the energy and nutrients you need to last until dinner time. Our mix and match guide will help you create delicious and healthy lunches.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018