Please note, the information given in these blogs is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to be medical advice, nor replace the advice of your midwife, GP or healthcare practitioner. Please always speak to your midwife, GP or healthcare practitioner before making any major nutritional or physical activity changes.
Foundational Nutrition and Core Health
Common Knowledge podcast
Welcome to the Common Knowledge podcast – the place where expert advice is available to everyone. Co-hosts Mel Spooner and Col Robertson are on a…
Healthy Eating on a Budget
What nutrients do we need for a balanced diet? When we think about a balanced diet, quite simply we want to make sure we are…
5 top tips on supporting physical health through nutrition
Nutrition plays a really important role in supporting our overall physical health. In the most basic way, we need to remember that fuel is simply…
All about vitamin D
Vitamin D plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health, yet many people in the UK are deficient in this essential nutrient. Adequate vitamin D…
How to Boost Energy Levels Through Nutrition
Feeling sluggish and tired throughout the day is a common complaint for many people, but did you know that your diet plays a significant role…
Protein, fats and carbohydrates
Fats, proteins, and carbohydrates are the three macronutrients essential for maintaining optimal health and well-being. Each plays an important role in the body’s functions, from…
Taste the Rainbow: Exploring the Benefits of Rainbow Eating
In the world of nutrition, “eating the rainbow” isn’t just a catchy phrase-it’s a powerful concept that can transform your health and wellbeing. Rainbow eating…
The importance of gut health
In the world of health and wellbeing, the topic of gut health is a relatively new field of research, but one that has opened up…
Strategies to Reduce Inflammation in the Body for Better Health
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury, infection, or harmful stimuli. While acute inflammation is essential for healing, chronic inflammation can lead to various…
The role of collagen
Collagen, the most abundant protein in the human body, plays a critical role in supporting musculoskeletal health. Found in bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles, collagen…
Notes on Seasonal Eating
As winter starts to draw to an end and days start to feel lighter, there’s something quietly satisfying about letting the change of season guide our food choices too...
Mental Health, Sleep and Wellbeing
Nourishing Wellness: Top Tips for Wellbeing through Nutrition
In today’s fast-paced world, prioritising our health and wellbeing is more important than ever. One of the key pillars of maintaining a healthy lifestyle is…
Nourishing Your Mood: The Impact of Nutrition on Low Mood
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not uncommon to experience periods of low mood or even depression. While there are various factors contributing to these feelings,…
Elevating Your Mood: The Power of Lifestyle Choices
In our hectic modern lives, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and low moods. However, let’s take a moment to understand the profound…
Nutrients for stress
In our fast-paced world, stress has become an almost unavoidable part of daily life. From work deadlines to personal responsibilities, the pressures we face can…
How Exercise Boosts Mental Health
Stress is a word that we can hear all the time, and something so many of us can experience all the time. Its hard to…
How Food Supports Emotional Well-Being
The menopausal transition is a natural phase of life that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. While it brings about physical changes such…
Foods That Support a Good Night’s Sleep
The world of food and nutrition is HUGE and can often feel overwhelming while we try to think about what we should and shouldn’t eat. When we think about food, the key ...
When the body is under stress, its nutritional needs change. Certain nutrients are used more quickly, particularly those involved in nervous system regulation, energy production and hormone balance.
Understanding Stress, Signals and How to Support Your Body. Stress has become something we feel we should be able to handle better. We talk about resilience, mindset and coping strategies...
Physical Performance and Musculoskeletal Health
Nourishing Your Musculoskeletal Health: The Power of Nutrition and Lifestyle
A strong and healthy musculoskeletal system is essential for overall well-being and quality of life. From supporting daily movements to enabling athletic endeavours, our bones,…
Supporting bone health
Our bones are the framework that supports our bodies, allowing us to move, stand tall, and engage in daily activities. However, as we age, maintaining…
Supporting muscle health
We have all heard about muscles and often associate them with strength and feeling toned, but the importance of muscle function in the body is…
Nutrition for exercise recovery
There is no doubt that exercise improves our physical and mental health. When we move more, not only can it reduce our risk of different…
Women's Health and Hormonal Balance
Maintaining a healthy body weight during the menopause
Menopause marks a significant hormonal shift in a woman’s life, often accompanied by changes in metabolism and body composition. Many women experience weight gain during…
Supporting physical changes during the menopause
Menopause is a natural and inevitable phase in a woman’s life, signifying the end of her reproductive years. Alongside hormonal shifts, menopause brings about various…
Top Tips for Supporting Health After Menopause
Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, ushering in a new phase of life characterised by hormonal changes and shifts in health needs.…
Wellbeing for Female health
Many of us find ourselves navigating a delicate balance between various facets of our lives, including career aspirations, personal growth, and health. Amidst these multifaceted…
Wellbeing support during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a transformative journey where we can experience profound physical, emotional, and physiological changes. During this time, maternal nutrition and lifestyle choices play a…
What is oestrogen dominance
Oestrogen dominance is a condition characterised by an imbalance in oestrogen levels relative to other hormones in the body, such as progesterone. This hormonal imbalance…
Anxiety during the menopause
Nurturing Well-being: Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips to Support Anxiety During Menopause Menopause, a natural transition marking the end of a woman’s reproductive years, brings about…
Nutrition for oestrogen
Oestrogen is a hormone that, rightly so, is being discussed a lot at the moment. It is a vital hormone crucial for various bodily functions…
Supporting Neurodiversity
Nutrition & Autism - Supporting the Brain, Gut & Body
While nutrition does not "treat" autism, growing research shows that food, gut health and nutrient balance can play an important role in supporting energy, mood, focus and overall wellbeing.
Supporting challenges with flavours and textures
For many neurodivegent people including those with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing differences, food is about far more than taste or nutrition.
Understanding Neurodiversity
At its heart, neurodiversity is about understanding, not correcting.
Supporting ADHD - Part 1
Living with ADHD, or even simply having a busy, creative mind, often feels like our brains simply don’t switch off. Some days, you’re flying....
Supporting ADHD - Part 2
Understanding how food and movement support a busy brain is one thing but actually doing it, consistently, is another. When your mind moves quickly, motivation fluctuates...