True Health magazine

By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey A delicious prepare-ahead Mediterranean dish, caponata is a luscious Italian vegetable melange that goes very well with flavourful sea bass. You can serve the caponata warm or at room temperature and is also delicious topped with grilled/broiled chicken as an alternative. (serves 4) Ingredients: 2 aubergines, cut into cubes 3 tbsp olive oil 1 small red onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 anchovy 2 x 400g cans plum tomatoes, chopped 1 red pepper, deseeded…

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By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey A delicious nourishing vegetarian bowl. This version is rich in protein plus memory boosting choline found in the eggs. (serves 2) Ingredients: 90g quinoa 240ml vegetable stock 1 tbsp coconut oil, plus extra if needed ½ onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 4 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced 100g baby spinach leaves 30g bean sprouts 3 tbsp tamari soy sauce 2 tsp granulated stevia, xylitol or erythritol 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 5mm/1/4in piece of root…

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By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey Many traditional bars are full of sugars – whether in the form of added syrups or dried fruit. These bars are much lower in carbohydrate and higher in protein, thanks to the addition of vanilla protein powder. You can store these bars in the freezer for up to three months. A perfect grab and go option and ideal post exercise too. (makes 12 bars) Ingredients: 60g coconut oil 1 heaping tbsp almond nut butter 2…

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By medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer, an expert in food, herbs and supplements Constipation is a common and distressing problem which affects between five to 20 percent of people, depending on how it is defined. Women are twice as likely to be affected as men, as the female hormone, progesterone, has a slowing effect on bowel movements. If bowel symptoms persist, despite diet and lifestyle changes, always seek medical advice. Constipation can occur as a result of health conditions such…

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Dr Elizabeth Kershaw-Yates, a GP from The Online Clinic, offers her top tips on dealing with eczema Eczema can range from being a slight inconvenience to being incredibly painful and incapacitating. It has many different forms and names, but one thing they all have in common is dry, itchy skin, often red in colour and being incredibly uncomfortable. Top Tips for Dealing with Eczema Steer clear of soap One of the first things you can do to help clear up your…

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Three new studies highlight Symprove’s ability to suppress the growth of pathogenic bacteria and promote a healthier gut environment. The breakthrough studies demonstrate that Symprove’s formula has the unique ability to have an antagonistic effect on bad bacteria such as C. difficile, Escherichia coli (AIEC), Shigella sonnei and MRSA. Leading expert Professor Simon Gaisford of University College London, commented: “Symprove is without a doubt the most resilient probiotic that we have tested. The latest data shows that Symprove has a clear…

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