True Health magazine

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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The past year has been a challenge for millions of people all over the world, with many people using this time to focus on their health, headspace and diet. There has never been a better time to focus on your brain health. As the children return to school and autumn gets underway, this is the perfect opportunity to look after the brain health of all the family. Our brains are mostly made up of fat, with DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) being…

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Back to school nutrition A round-the-clock guide for the new term  As children prepare to go back to school this September in the wake of the pandemic, it has never been more important to look after their health, wellbeing and immunity. Nutrition plays a vital role in this; however, the school day can mean a loss of control over what children eat and a different routine after the summer holidays. Olga Preston, a registered nutritional therapist at the Institute for…

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Organic offers benefits to us, to animals and to our planet. As this month marks Organic September, we have gathered experts to explain why you could be thinking about making the switch. The importance of organic cannot be underestimated and is becoming ever more relevant as we place increased pressure on our planet. Organic is a more sustainable approach to farming, it cares for our environment, for animals, for nature, and it offers benefits to our health. Ahead of the…

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As your young ones prepare for the start of a new school year, now is the time to ensure their nutrition is up to scratch, as our experts advise. Children have specific nutrition needs to meet their demands for growth. Such needs have become more important as the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have been felt on their health. For example, kids have been less active, we know their mental health has been affected, and obesity remains an issue, even…

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Nutritionist, Rose Holmes, offers some top tips on how to slow down skin ageing, inside and out. As skin ages, collagen and elastin fibres stiffen, thicken, break, clump together and lose elasticity, causing fine lines and wrinkles. Skin is composed of three layers and, with age, starting in our 20s, changes occur, with a decrease in exfoliation processes from the skin surface cells (epidermis), from where dead cells are generally shed. Moisture transfer from the dermis to the epidermis also…

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