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

Updated: Wednesday 21 December 2022

Published: Wednesday 11 September 2019

The past 18 months have been immensely challenging. The stress of the pandemic and being confined to our homes has understandably resulted in some unhealthy habits. 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 7 October 2022

Published: Wednesday 28 April 2021

Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Joanne Hart provides a food training programme to help you improve your performance throughout your marathon training and on the big day.

Updated: Wednesday 21 September 2022

Published: Friday 4 December 2015

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

Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Wednesday 11 September 2019

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

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: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Tuesday 24 May 2016

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: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Monday 22 June 2015

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

Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Thursday 2 March 2017

"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

Discover the problems and benefits of sugar and learn how to maintain a healthy sugar level throughout the day.

Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Monday 30 November 2015

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: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Friday 27 January 2017

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: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

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: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

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: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

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

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

Updated: Tuesday 14 June 2022

Published: Wednesday 23 January 2019

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

Updated: Tuesday 7 June 2022

Published: Wednesday 2 September 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 25 April 2022

Published: Tuesday 22 June 2021

Living the busy lives that we do it can be hard to keep track of the food that we eat. Snacking is a quick fix for when we’re on the go and can be a good way to maintain our blood sugar levels, but it can also lead to unhealthy eating and weight gain.

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Wednesday 27 May 2015

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

Updated: Monday 25 April 2022

Published: Thursday 11 June 2015