I came across such a great piece of research that I had to share it. It ties in very nicely with previous blogs we have written about preparing for exams, brain function and what to eat when revising. The aim of the randomised, placebo controlled study was to explore the effects of a flavonoid rich [...]

As we are approaching the end of February and the evenings are getting lighter, there is a glimmer of hope that we are nearing the end of Winter and Spring is on the way - despite the recent weather! It is at this time of year that I encourage my clients who experience the misery [...]

FOODS TO BOOST FERTILITY Prior to conceiving it is essential for both partners to eat a healthy, balanced diet and to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This helps to enhance fertility and maximise the quantity & quality of both the egg and sperm cells, thus providing the best possible conditions for conception to occur. Sperm takes [...]

I think we can reluctantly agree that we have left behind summer and any chance of sunshine for the next few months. It's during this seasonal change that I like to remind people of the importance of maintaining your Vitamin D levels throughout the winter months. Back in May, geneticist Steve Jones spoke about the [...]

With the start of the new school term looming one of the things that can really help your child to learn and focus is getting them to eat something for breakfast and I’m not talking about a packet of crisps and fizzy drink bought on the way to school! Why is breakfast important? Children’s brains [...]

We are inundated with so much information from various media sources about diet, healthy eating, the latest food fads and trends that all this advice can have the opposite effect and make us ‘stuck’ in our food habits and choices.  Being overwhelmed is not the way to make positive changes! Having had many years of [...]