I am Vegan, Am I at Risk of Any Deficiencies? Vegan diets can have many health benefits as they can contain an abundance of vegetables, whole foods and fibre from wholegrains. However they may not contain all the essential nutrients. To avoid a deficiency, a person should be sure to Read more…
With Covid-19 amongst us, we may be feeling like we are stuck indoors, our routines have gone out the window and our sleep patterns are all over the place! As a consequence we may be falling ill, stressed and lethargic. It may also be negatively impacting our mental health and Read more…
In order to ensure that vegan diets meet both health and performance needs, basic dietary requirements have to be met.
Iron is needed for healthy red blood cells which carry oxygen around the body and for normal growth and development.
Milk allergy is the most common allergy among babies and young children affecting about 2-6 % of children under 1 year.
To maintain health & excel in athletic performance, young athletes need to consume an appropriate diet that has adequate amounts of nutrients & energy.
Endurance events and fuelling go hand in hand. Fail to plan, then we must plan to fail. Sports nutrition is vital to achieving your goals when it comes to endurance events. The overall energy needs for endurance athletes are high, with carbohydrates being the primary source of fuel. Athletes must consume enough carbohydrates daily to Read more…
Constipation in toddlerhood As a parent, we often feel helpless when it comes to our children’s bowel habits and what we can perhaps do to prevent them from suffering from constipation. Here I discuss some simple, practical ways to help with your child’s bowel habits and what could be the Read more…
What works in the long term? Finding a quick easy solution to loosing weight, is something that a lot of people fall victim to. It is important to remember, that anything that sounds ‘too good to be true’, probably is. We need to shift our mindset from ‘quick fix’ to Read more…