True Health magazine

Time to get that glow, as Nutritionist Christine Bailey shares some delicious summery recipes to nourish the skin and body (www.christinebailey.co.uk). Super berry chia pudding Packed with antioxidants and omega 3 fats, this is a great skin healthy recipe. Prepare the night before to allow the chia seeds to swell and thicken the pudding then blend in the morning for a speedy healthy breakfast.   Preparation time: 5 minutes Soaking time: overnight Serves 2   Ingredients: 1 ripe banana 125g…

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Time to get that glow, as Nutritionist Christine Bailey shares some delicious summery recipes to nourish the skin and body (www.christinebailey.co.uk). Cinnamon coconut ice cream A simple vegan creamy dessert. Use a quality ground Ceylon cinnamon for optimal flavour and benefits. Ceylon cinnamon is packed with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, compounds and known for its blood sugar balancing properties. Preparation time: 5 minutes Freezing time: 1 hour plus Serves 6   Ingredients: 2 x 400g cans full-fat coconut milk 100g maple syrup…

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Time to get that glow, as Nutritionist Christine Bailey shares some delicious summery recipes to nourish the skin and body (www.christinebailey.co.uk). Asian coleslaw Vary the ingredients according to what you have available. This salad is packed with fibre for a healthy gut and antioxidants like vitamin C, carotenoids and flavonoids. The Asian dressing is light and tangy and can be used drizzled over chicken or fish too. Serves 6   Ingredients: ½ red cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded ¼ savoy…

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Got digestive complaints but not sure how to holistically manage it? True Health posed some key questions to Claire Barnes, a Nutritional Therapist and Technical Advisor at Bio-Kult, to answer all you need to know.   Q What are the most common signs we might have digestive upset? Claire: According to a large population-based study in the US, the most commonly reported digestive symptoms were heartburn or reflux, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. Often, individuals will experience more than…

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Care for your skin during the warmer weather and get that natural glow, inside and out. Summer is a time for healthy foods, being outdoors more, and generally living a bit healthier. But we must remember it is also a time when the sun’s rays are at their strongest, and so our skincare needs extra attention to ensure it’s protected and nourished. But how can we do this naturally, and without overloading on chemicals? And what are the most obvious…

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As today marks Diabetes Week (13-19 June), nutritional therapist Caroline Hind explains why it’s not your fault if you develop the disease With more than four million people in the UK estimated to have type 2 diabetes and another 13 million people at increased risk of developing it[1], none of us can afford to be complacent. But why are so many of us developing type 2 diabetes? Caroline Hind, registered nutritional therapist at Vitaminology and volunteer at The Public Health…

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Nutritional therapist Caroline Hind discusses the best supplements to take whilst recovering from Covid-19  Multivitamins and minerals A good combination multi-nutrient can make up for nutritional deficits even in a health diet and should cover an array of the micronutrients that support energy production and immune function. Look for a product with bioavailable folate rather than folic acid and, unless your doctor recommends it, avoid large quantities of iron that can interfere with your ability to fight off infection. Find…

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With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations (2-5 June), National Picnic Week (19-26 June) and National Picnic Month (July) coming up, what better excuse is there to enjoy a picnic – without it becoming a joyless wash-out? Whilst we can’t control the weather, a bit of pre-planning can go a long way towards creating a vibrant and nutritious picnic spread – proving that picnic food doesn’t have to be beige and unhealthy. Paula Werrett and Belinda Blake, registered nutritional therapy practitioners…

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Nutritional therapist Caroline Hind reveals the benefits of reducing sugar consumption when recovering from Covid-19  If ever there is a time to make the leap into reducing sugary foods, recovering from Covid and ongoing post-viral symptoms is the time to do it. Be kind to yourself and try to drop only one sugary food at a time, but make sure to stock up on nutritious whole foods to keep you satisfied and well-nourished. Reasons to Drop Sugar from your Diet…

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Nutritional therapist Melanie Dixon reveals some natural alternatives to support the menopause Many women in the UK take HRT (hormone replacement therapy) to help alleviate menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, low mood, anxiety and insomnia. Let’s take a look at what happens during the transition through menopause, how HRT functions in the body and natural ways to help manage symptoms. What is menopause and how does it affect the body? Menopause is the term used for when a woman’s…

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