What is Nutritional Therapy?
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"All disease begins in the gut" Hippocrates
By understanding the individual, root cause of ill-health we can address the underlying imbalances to help the mind and the body work in harmony. Health is not about the suppression of symptoms but creating a balanced environment to enhance wellbeing.
Ill-health does not happen in isolation but is the result of complex interactions throughout the whole body. Understanding your unique health picture is the best way to improve outcomes.
"All disease begins in the gut" Hippocrates
By understanding the individual, root cause of ill-health we can address the underlying imbalances to help the mind and the body work in harmony. Health is not about the suppression of symptoms but creating a balanced environment to enhance wellbeing.
Ill-health does not happen in isolation but is the result of complex interactions throughout the whole body. Understanding your unique health picture is the best way to improve outcomes.
All ill-health and chronic diseases from high blood pressure, autoimmune disorders and digestive issues to anxiety, ADHD and stress can be managed through the food we eat, how we sleep and what we do throughout the day. Recurrent infections, lack of energy and skin conditions are just some of the health issues that are within our control to change through our everyday life choices.
Food is medicine. It directly influences how we feel in our mind and our body. We have agency to control what and how we eat and will see the positive effect the right choices have on our lives.
Ideas for sweet treats that support blood sugar balancing
Nutritional composition:
Medjool dates: antioxidants, fibre, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous, low-GI sweetener
Almonds: healthy fats, fibre, protein, magnesium, vitamin E
Cocoa powder: theobromine, polyphenols
Peanut butter: magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, vitamins E and Bs, healthy fats, protein, resveratrol, CoQ10, fibre, low-GI
Health Benefits
gut health and cholesterol balance
Bone health. Immun
Nutritional composition:
Ginger: fibre, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, polyphenols, volatile oil
Cinnamon: polyphenols, cinnamaldehyde
Nutmeg: antioxidants, copper, potassium, calcium, iron, zinc
Health Benefits:
Anti-emetic, anti-flatulent, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, heart health
Anti-septic, calms digestion, supports insulin production and blood sugar balance, anti-parasitic, supports circ
Nutritional composition:
Bananas: soluble fibre, prebiotic, potassium, leucocyanidin, tryptophan
Cranberries: proanthocyanins, vitamins C, E, B5 and B6, quercetin
Walnuts: omega 3, potassium, magnesium, calcium, folate, polyphenols like ellagic acid
Health Benefits:
Gut, heart and brain health, energy support, supports serotonin levels, antioxidant, antibacterial, skin health, anti-ageing, anti-infla
Nutritional composition:
Buckwheat flour: naturally gluten-free, polyphenols like catechins and quercetin, high fibre and protein
Bananas: soluble fibre, prebiotic, potassium, leucocyanidin, tryptophan
Walnuts: good fats inc. omega 3, potassium, magnesium, calcium, folate, polyphenols like ellagic acid
Health Benefits:
Balances blood sugar, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, gut, bone, nerve health, sat
Nutritional composition:
Ginger: fibre, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, polyphenols, volatile oil
Seeds: complete protein, healthy fats, fibre, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and E and magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron and zinc
Health Benefits:
Anti-emetic, anti-flatulent, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, heart health
Support weight loss, heart health, blood sugar balance, antioxidant, immune support, bone