True Health magazine

Conception problems are not unusual in our modern world, and there are a variety of factors that can contribute. And so here, Jenny Carson, Nutritionist and Technical Services Manager at Viridian Nutrition, gives the lowdown on what you need to know. Although it may appear that conception comes easily, there are several factors that may make it a little harder. Firstly, diet plays a role, and it is not just the diet of the mother-to-be. In fact, the World Health…

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Bloating can be caused for a range of reasons and leads to some uncomfortable symptoms. Here, our experts offer some natural solutions. It’s a common problem that will affect most of us from time to time, whether through indulging too much or eating the wrong foods your body can’t tolerate. For whatever the reason (more on that later), bloating can be uncomfortable, and so finding some natural solutions that work for you is important. Elouise Bauskis, Naturopath and Nutritional Therapist…

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Hugely common and causing pain – for many on a recurrent basis – learning how to reduce your risk and address it naturally if you do succumb is important, as our experts advise. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) often do not discriminate, affecting millions of people and, for a number of unlucky people, on a recurrent basis. But the good news is, UTIs respond incredibly well to natural interventions, with a little care and attention paid to your diet and lifestyle…

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Low FODMAP fare Beat the bloat with these delicious healthy recipes from Nutritionist, Christine Bailey’s new eBook, Beat the Bloat Low FODMAP Recipes and 4 Week Meal Plan (available from amazon).   Chocolate oat bars Chocolate is generally low FODMAP – just check ingredients for additives like xylitol. Ideally, choose less ripe bananas as these have a lower FODMAP content. Makes 16 bars Ingredients: 4 bananas 275g gluten-free oats 30g cacao powder 50g vegan chocolate chips Method: Preheat the oven…

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Low FODMAP fare Beat the bloat with these delicious healthy recipes from Nutritionist, Christine Bailey’s new eBook, Beat the Bloat Low FODMAP Recipes and 4 Week Meal Plan (available from amazon).   Creamy carrot and ginger soup The addition of tofu provides a wonderful creamy texture to this soup. Firm tofu tends to be low FODMAP than silken tofu. Serves 2 Ingredients: 2tbsp olive oil 4 medium carrots, peeled, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped ½ tsp sea salt Pinch white…

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Beat the bloat with these delicious healthy recipes from Nutritionist, Christine Bailey’s new eBook, Beat the Bloat Low FODMAP Recipes and 4 Week Meal Plan (available from amazon).   Pumpkin cinnamon waffles Pumpkin is a great low FODMAP addition to these waffles. Drizzle with a little maple syrup and serve with berries. Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 225g gluten-free plain flour 2tsp baking powder 100g pumpkin puree 2 eggs 300ml lactose free or dairy free milk of choice 1tsp olive oil 1tsp…

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