True Health magazine

By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey For glowing skin, you need to keep your body hydrated and nourished with healthy fats. The cucumber and coconut water provides plenty of water and electrolytes while the greens and fruits supply protective antioxidants and vitamin C for boosting collagen production. Using avocado in a smoothie not only gives the drink a lovely creamy texture but crams in healthy anti-inflammatory fats too. (serves 2) Ingredients: 1/2 cucumber 200ml coconut water Handful of chopped kale or…

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By medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer, an expert in food, herbs and supplements Nootropics is one of the fastest growing areas in nutritional medicine. Essentially, a nootropic is a ‘smart’ supplement that aims to improve your focus and ability to think straight. While a single nootropic is often helpful on its own, they are usually blended together in a brain ‘stack’, and taking them is known as ‘stacking’. These terms are borrowed from the world of elite sports nutrition. Combining…

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Spring brings a massive energy surge in nature, but how can we feel recharged and refreshed?  Nutritionist Esther Mills-Roberts explains… The cold season’s over. With its stodge and podge, less sunlight hours, it’s a breath of fresh air to be seeing the sun and feeling like nature is waking up. So how can we make the most of this springtime energy charge? Too Good to be Forgotten With enthusiasm for all things phytonutrient rich and colourful, such as fresh fruit,…

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By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey These fabulously moist paleo muffins are packed with antioxidant-rich blueberries. The muffins also contain olive oil, which keeps them lovely and soft. Oranges and blueberries provide plenty of vitamin C and antioxidants, which have been shown to stimulate the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain, thereby keeping the brain sharp as well as supporting immune health. (makes 10 muffins) Ingredients: 50ml olive oil, plus extra for greasing 190g almond butter or cashew nut…

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By medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer, an expert in food, herbs and supplements Cholesterol is waxy substance needed to synthesise hormones, vitamin D, bile acids and cell membranes. Although it is vital for health, cholesterol imbalances, in which levels of ‘good’ HDL cholesterol are reduced and ‘bad’ non-HDL cholesterol are raised, are associated with furring up of the arteries – especially where dietary intakes of antioxidants form fruit and vegetables are less than ideal. Cholesterol lowering medication in the form…

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By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey These lightly spiced chips are perfect for dunking into this deliciously creamy dip. They are ideal as a snack or side dish to a main meal.  You can use milk or coconut kefir in dips and dressings as an easy way to cram in more beneficial bacteria, but if this is not available use yoghurt instead. Sweet potatoes are also a useful source of soluble fibre to support healthy blood sugar levels and digestive health….

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