Why Food and Mood Belong in the Same Conversation When we think of mental health, we often picture therapy, mindfulness, or medication. But research increasingly shows that what we eat also has a profound effect on how we feel. This field — known as nutritional psychiatry  — explores the fascinating relationship between diet, gut health, and mood. From the nutrients that fuel our neurotransmitters, to the fibres that shape our gut microbiome, to the vagus nerve that connects

Movement as a Pillar of Health As a nutrition counsellor and health coach, I talk about exercise and movement with every client . It’s...

When we talk about nutrition, the focus often falls on macronutrients: protein , fat , and carbohydrates (including fibre ). While these...

Dementia is often perceived as a condition that affects only the elderly. However, emerging research indicates that the processes leading to dementia can commence much earlier—sometimes as early as our 40s. Understanding this gradual decline is crucial for early intervention and prevention. What Is Dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of conditions characterised by cognitive decline severe enough to interfere with daily life. The most common form is Alzheimer’s

I belong to the club of 'Chocolate lovers'. Dark chocolate contains magnesium, iron, manganese, copper, phosphorus, potassium, zinc,...

Our brain is the most complex organ in the body. This 1.3kg control and command centre contains more than 80 billion neurones, which facilitate every action, every feeling and every thought in our bodies. Brain contains also blood vessels and capillaries, which provide brain cells with the oxygenated and rich blood they need in order to thrive. There are also hormones, neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin etc) that help pass neural messages from cell to cell. Photo source:

Inflammation is an immune response in the body. We need it in small amounts to heal, as it helps to heal wounds, fend off bacterial, viral and parasitic infections. But if inflammation is running wild and for a long period of time, it can really cause damage to the body, leading to inflammation-related health issues, including autoimmune diseases. The challenge is that inflammation can start slowly brewing in the body without us noticing it for a while until we start to devel

If you are someone who is or has been suffering from depression, who has cognitive issues, who has had concussions, brain surgeries and...

The prevalence of added sugar in modern diets has raised many concerns about its impact on overall health. In this article I cover the...

Nature has so beautifully created foods so that we would understand based on their appearance to what body part, organ specific food is...

We as humans are on average 60% water- this can vary depending on your age, sex, hydration levels. People often wonder how much water...

If you are surrounded by health-conscious people and are yourself honed in to health, you must have heard of the term intermittent...

For me, autumn has always been the time when I draw my attention more to forest and to mushrooms- searching and picking them, then...

Magnesium deficiency is one of the main deficiencies in many adults, yet it's one of the top most important mineral for the body as its...