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. 

Healthy recipes Eating for fitness Eating for mental health Eating for health Nutrition tips

Protein is a core macronutrient that aids with muscle growth and repair. If we’re not eating enough protein, staying healthy and recovering after illness or injury becomes more difficult. If you’re looking for high protein foods and easy ways to get more protein in your diet, Elisha Edwards has all the detailed dietary information you need, below.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 22 November 2023

Certain types of arthritis can flare up if we’re eating foods that are known to contribute to inflammation in our joints. While there isn’t a ‘miracle diet’ that’s going to relieve all your arthritis symptoms, there are certain foods that can help make managing joint pain a little easier.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Thursday 12 September 2024

Follow these tips for building a healthy immune system to help fight infection.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Monday 19 October 2015

Holidays can be stressful when you're out of your normal eating routine and so many activities revolve around food. Elisha Edwards provides some tips for eating more mindfully this Christmas. After a tough year, the Christmas festivities may find us eating and drinking more than normal.

Updated: Friday 7 August 2026

Published: Monday 11 April 2022

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

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 9 September 2015

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 3 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 10 November 2015

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

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

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

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

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

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

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

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

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Thursday 7 January 2016

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

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 3 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 2 September 2015

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

Updated: Monday 3 August 2026

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: Monday 3 August 2026

Published: Friday 27 January 2017

Brendan Street, our Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing, provides some insight into why we may eat emotionally and what we can do to help limit this behaviour.

Updated: Friday 31 July 2026

Published: Tuesday 17 January 2017

If you want to enjoy what you eat without overindulging this festive season, take a look at our top tips for enjoying a healthy and delicious Christmas.

Updated: Thursday 17 October 2024

Published: Friday 20 November 2015

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