The Best Diverticulitis Diet: Splitting Fact From Fiction With Over 25 Studies
Diverticulitis is an extremely unpleasant digestive disease.
Those diagnosed know it’s worth taking measures to avoid future episodes. Unfortunately, 1 in 5 will have another flare-up within 5 years (1).
This is a research-driven look at what diet changes may help treat diverticulitis, as well as some common myths about what foods to avoid with diverticulitis.
[Discover More…]Lipozene For Weight Loss? An Unbiased, SALES-FREE Review If It Really Works in 2019
Many people use weight loss pills to get quick results.
The design of most is to reduce appetite and burn fat. Some types limit the body’s absorption of nutrients too, such as fat.
Lipozene is one of the popular ones, but does it actually work? This article reviews the current evidence.
[Discover More…]3 Reasons Paleo Is Dead and The Ketogenic Diet Is The Future of Weight Loss Fads
Remember when the paleo diet smothered your news feed?
Celebrities were raving about the “caveman lifestyle”, while researchers and dietitians were saying it was just a fad…
Well, we were right.
I’m looking at why the paleo diet is all but dead, and why the ketogenic diet will replace it going forward in 2018.
[Discover More…]The Best Diet After Gallbladder Removal: Everything You Need to Know Explained in Plain English
If you’ve had your gallbladder removed, you’ve likely been advised to change your diet.
To do so, it’s helpful to know what the gallbladder does and the role it plays in digestion.
This article will help you better understand the gallbladder and the best diet to follow after its removal.
[Discover More…]Low FODMAP Diet: The D.I.Y Beginner’s Guide (Plus PDFs)
Do you often experience digestive stress after eating certain foods?
Can the discomfort be so severe that it affects your day-to-day activities?
The link between foods and digestive disorders is well recognised, and there is a good chance that FODMAPs – small carbohydrates in certain foods – may be the culprit.
As a food intolerance dietitian, I’ve seen how remarkable a low-FODMAP diet can be for people with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms… things like recurrent bloating, gas, cramps, diarrhea or constipation. This diet is one of the natural ways known to alleviate such chronic symptoms.
There’s also many new case studies suggesting it can help manage symptoms of other health issues too.
If you’re keen to learn more, and maybe even try a low FODMAP diet for yourself, this 3,000 word beginner’s guide is a great place to start.
[Discover More…]4 of The Most Misleading Nutrition Products To Avoid In 2018 (& How To Not Get Tricked This New Year)
The “wellness” market is predicted to become the next trillion dollar industry.
Problem is the majority of wellness products and supplements don’t improve our health… because we don’t actually need them.
We’re just tricked into thinking we do.
I’ve rounded up several of the most useless and misleading nutrition products to watch out for in the new year, followed by a guide on how to fool-proof yourself from dodgy products.
[Discover More…]5 Foods That Cause Constipation (And What To Eat Instead)
[Last updated 31st July, 2019]
Constipation can be unpleasant and frustrating.
And it can happen to anyone.
Fortunately, there are many ways to prevent and treat constipation, including some easy dietary modifications.
This article looks at specific foods thought to cause constipation and what other dietary changes you can consider.
[Discover More…]How To Easily Explain FODMAPs To Your Friends and Family
[Last updated 14th August, 2018]
Do you follow a low FODMAP diet?
If so, be prepared for the inevitable… You’ll have to explain yourself at some stage at a party or social event.
This can quickly become tedious and frustrating – even embarrassing – but it doesn’t have to be.
Use this simple explanation to avoid anymore awkward and confused looks from your friends and family.
[Discover More…]5 Delicious Low Carb, Low Sugar Fruits You Need To Eat More Of
Fruits have many health benefits, but not all are created equal.
Some varieties contain a large amount of carbohydrates and therefore sugars.
Some people, such as those with diabetes, need to consider how much sugar they eat and choose diabetes-friendly options.
This article will look at the amount of sugars found in various fruits and lists the best choices if you are looking to control your intake.
[Discover More…]5 Statistics That Show Why Intermittent Fasting Is Powerful For Weight Loss
[Last updated 9th January, 2019]
Many weight loss diets have a lot of rules and complexities.
Intermittent fasting keeps things simple, and it has become a very popular eating pattern to lose weight.
This article looks at 5 reasons why intermittent fasting and weight loss go hand-in-hand.
[Discover More…]HbA1c and The “Normal” HbA1c Range: Explained For Complete Newbies
HbA1c is a marker used to measure long-term blood sugar (glucose) levels.
Those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes may have seen it before, but what is a normal HbA1c range?
This article explores what your HbA1c reading should be and how you can improve it.
[Discover More…]Is Adrenal Fatigue Actually Real? A Sales-Free Look at Symptoms and Treatment
Feeling stressed?
Trouble sleeping?
Craving sugar and gaining weight?
Some may diagnose this cluster of symptoms as Adrenal Fatigue… but is it actually a real condition?
This is a sales-free look at the facts.
