by Lisa Patient | Mar 25, 2019 | #ion nutrition, Health Issues, Healthy Foods
Lisa Patient looks at why some people avoid eating nightshade foods. This article was first published in the Summer 2018 #ion_nutrition Optimum Nutrition Magazine. Nightshades White potatoes, tomatoes, chillies, peppers, aubergine, goji berries, okra, and the spice...
by Lisa Patient | Mar 3, 2019 | Health Issues, Nutrition tips
Salt Awareness Are you one of the many people confused about whether salt is good or bad for you? In this blog to coincide with the 2019 Salt Awareness Week, Lisa discusses why we should cut down on salt and offers top tips for how to use less salt. For a deeper look...
by Lisa Patient | Jan 22, 2019 | Health Issues, Losing Weight
Ever wondered why your GP is focussed on your BMI? This article written by Lisa for the Optimum Nutrition Magazine, #ion_nutrition, explains what BMI is and the pros and cons of this unit of measurement. “This should be the final nail in the coffin of BMI” says the...
by Lisa Patient | Nov 5, 2018 | #ion nutrition, Health Issues, Healthy Foods
Mushrooms contain a wide variety of nutrients, but it’s beta-glucans that provide a boost to the immune system. Lisa Patient writes about Magical Mushrooms for the #ion_nutrition magazine. Often (incorrectly) referred to as vegetables, all mushrooms are fungi —...
by Lisa Patient | Aug 21, 2018 | Health Issues
The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization estimates that 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted annually, so keeping food fresh for as long as possible is vitally important for the economy and the environment. But how safe is the plastic packaging that we...
by Lisa Patient | Jun 11, 2018 | Corporate Wellness, Health Issues, sugar
One of the keys to good energy levels and reducing your risk of diabetes is to have good blood sugar control. Follow these tips, taken from our seminar How to Have Great Energy All Day and you should soon feel a difference: Don’t skip meals or allow yourself to...
