by Lisa Patient | Mar 19, 2020 | Health Issues, Nutrition tips
Never before have so many people been forced to work from home. At this stage we don’t know just how long this situation will prevail, and those who are not used to being homebound could struggle with staying healthy and being confined. We...
by Lisa Patient | Jun 3, 2019 | #ion nutrition, Healthy Foods
Colourful, varied fruits and vegetables do more than make a meal look interesting; they also come packed with chemicals that offer a range of potential health benefits. In this article, first published in the Spring 2019 edition of Optimum Nutrition Magazine, Lisa...
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...
