Nutrition tips

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 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 21 April 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 3 August 2026

Published: Thursday 11 June 2015

When considering our nutrition there may be a temptation to jump into a ‘new’ diet or revamp our eating habits all at once. Studies continue to show that although this might show success in the short term, this doesn’t provide sustainable change. Steph Weekes, Registered Nutritional Therapist, outlines six key points to take on board when setting goals and making changes to your nutrition.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 22 June 2021

Our brains are telling us to eat more while our bodies suffer for it. Research Fellow and behaviour expert, Dr Sophie Attwood explains four bad habits you’ve probably formed and how to break them.

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Friday 27 January 2017

Why do we need to eat protein, and how can we be sure we’re eating enough of the right kinds? Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Tracey Strudwick explains.

Updated: Monday 19 August 2024

Published: Thursday 2 March 2017

You’ve probably heard that you should be eating ‘5 a day’ before, but have you ever wondered where the idea comes from, or why we hear so much about it?

Updated: Thursday 25 July 2024

Published: Thursday 30 May 2024

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.

Updated: Wednesday 24 July 2024

Published: Wednesday 6 March 2024

Working out how much water you need to drink every day to stay hydrated can be difficult. Your age, weight, overall health, and the temperature outside all play a role in determining how much you need to stay healthy.

Updated: Monday 4 March 2024

Published: Monday 4 March 2024

How many calories you eat in a day should take into account your gender, age, weight, and activity levels. Whilst counting calories can be beneficial, maintaining a balanced diet is a more sustainable way to make healthy changes to your diet.

Updated: Monday 4 March 2024

Published: Monday 4 March 2024

"This food is high in antioxidants,” says the marketing on the pack. But what are antioxidants, and why are they good for you?

Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Monday 19 October 2015

Do you know how much sugar you should be consuming? Sugar is part of a healthy balanced diet but as it is can be hidden in foods we often consume too much. This sugar infographic explains how to find the balance.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Monday 30 November 2015

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

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

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

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018