by Emily Fawell and Lisa Patient | May 22, 2020 | Health Issues, Healthy Foods
At first glance, it may seem unlikely that your diet would affect your mental health, and yet it is not that far-fetched if you think about it on a chemical level. Our brain needs chemicals (i.e. nutrients) for structural as well as functional purposes and where would...
by Emily Fawell and Lisa Patient | May 4, 2020 | Healthy Foods, Nutrition tips
A Guide to Omega-3 Fats When there is talk about fats, omega-3 fats get a lot of press. They seem to be the main reason for us to eat fish. “Omega-3” is sometimes printed on egg cartons. You can buy them as supplements. But what’s so special about them? How are they...
by Emily Fawell and Lisa Patient | Dec 3, 2019 | Healthy Foods
If you’ve attended our Mental Wellness seminar, you know that we are passionate about encouraging you to have more fun and relaxation in your life. But for some, December is the month when we can get a little carried away, and it’s not always good news for your...
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 | 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 —...
