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

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Monday 30 November 2015

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: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

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: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 24 May 2016

What is so great about oats? Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Jessica Andersson explains their superpowers and why they're the best start to the day.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 16 November 2016

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: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

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 27 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 24 May 2016

Getting the right nutrition during the menopause can help in a number of ways. Research shows that there are also particular vitamins and minerals to pay extra attention to, to both support your health and alleviate symptoms of the menopause.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Friday 24 February 2023

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: Tuesday 27 October 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: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 28 April 2021

If you suffer with high blood pressure, snacking can be difficult. Living with hypertension can mean drastic dietary changes that mean some fatty, high-calorie snacks are now off the menu. Thankfully, there are many tasty alternatives to your favourite snacks. Keep reading to find out how you can still enjoying snacks if you have high blood pressure.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 1 February 2017

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

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 19 January 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: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Thursday 18 February 2016

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 26 October 2026

Published: Monday 29 July 2019

Taking time in the kitchen could be a novel way to improve your health. Nutritional Therapist Shirley Ward explains how.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 17 March 2016

Fuel some extra swoosh on your ski trip with these strength and energy-boosting tips from nutritional therapist Mary Cotter.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 5 February 2019

This seven-day meal plan offers delicious, healthy recipes from around the globe for a colourful and tasty week of food.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

This miso soup recipe contains nutrients to support your immunity and for healthy digestion and blood.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

Leah Mayes, a specialist dietitian based in the oncology suite at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, is frequently asked about how diet and nutrition can influence our health by reducing our cancer risk and improving health outcomes.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Monday 13 February 2023

This easy-to-prepare mackerel salad packed full of omega-3 fats is a perfect staple for joint health.

Updated: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Thursday 25 February 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: Monday 26 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016