Nutrition

What we eat plays a fundamental role in our health. Our Nutritional Therapists are here to help. Find trusted, expert advice to help you make healthier choices and read inspirational life stories in these nutrition articles. 

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Prevention Lead Gosia Bowling and Head of Emotional Wellbeing Brendan Street discuss how we can get fitter and healthier, from exercising more to having a better sleep routine.

Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Wednesday 28 April 2021

Brendan Street, our Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing, provides some insight into why we may eat emotionally and what we can do to help limit this behaviour.

Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025

Published: Tuesday 17 January 2017

Training for a marathon isn't just about running. Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Joanne Hart shares nutritional advice for boosting energy levels before, during, and after your training sessions.

Updated: Monday 18 November 2024

Published: Friday 4 December 2015

Children often need encouragement when it comes to eating a varied and healthy diet. We've put together some strategic nutritional advice for parents in need of inspiration.

Updated: Friday 8 November 2024

Published: Wednesday 15 February 2017

Protein is a core macronutrient that aids with muscle growth and repair. If we’re not eating enough protein, staying healthy and recovering after illness or injury becomes more difficult. If you’re looking for high protein foods and easy ways to get more protein in your diet, Elisha Edwards has all the detailed dietary information you need, below.

Updated: Thursday 17 October 2024

Published: Wednesday 22 November 2023

If you want to enjoy what you eat without overindulging this festive season, take a look at our top tips for enjoying a healthy and delicious Christmas.

Updated: Thursday 17 October 2024

Published: Friday 20 November 2015

When it comes to diet and nutrition, separating fact from fiction can be tricky. With so much information out there, making the right choices for you and your family can seem impossible. Thankfully, there are a few core principles that never change.

Updated: Tuesday 15 October 2024

Published: Monday 31 July 2023

Certain types of arthritis can flare up if we’re eating foods that are known to contribute to inflammation in our joints. While there isn’t a ‘miracle diet’ that’s going to relieve all your arthritis symptoms, there are certain foods that can help make managing joint pain a little easier.

Updated: Thursday 12 September 2024

Published: Thursday 12 September 2024

Arthritis and diet are closely linked, and we know that certain inflammatory foods can make managing the condition harder. Thankfully, if we know what triggers to avoid, the food and drink we consume can also help reduce inflammation, joint pain, and stiffness.

Updated: Wednesday 11 September 2024

Published: Wednesday 11 September 2024

We need protein in our diet because it’s an essential macronutrient that aids with repairing muscle, balancing our hormones, and tissue growth. However, with a wide range of high-protein products available today, knowing how much to eat and where to get it from can be confusing.

Updated: Tuesday 3 September 2024

Published: Tuesday 3 September 2024

Why do we need to eat protein, and how can we be sure we’re eating enough of the right kinds? Nuffield Health Nutritional Therapist Tracey Strudwick explains.

Updated: Monday 19 August 2024

Published: Thursday 2 March 2017

With interest in protein shakes and powders growing more every year, questions around usage, benefits, training supplementation, and how much is too much are more common than ever.

Updated: Wednesday 7 August 2024

Published: Wednesday 17 February 2016

You’ve probably heard that you should be eating ‘5 a day’ before, but have you ever wondered where the idea comes from, or why we hear so much about it?

Updated: Thursday 25 July 2024

Published: Thursday 30 May 2024

It’s no secret that getting more fibre in your diet is a great way to keep your digestive system healthy. Diets that are high in fibre are closely linked with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

Updated: Wednesday 24 July 2024

Published: Wednesday 6 March 2024

Your diet could be having an effect on your skin's condition. Find out how adapting your diet could help relieve your symptoms of eczema.

Updated: Thursday 13 June 2024

Published: Thursday 18 February 2016

Going to the gym shouldn't just be about working out, it can also be a place to meet new people, relax or have fun. Here, we run through our top things you can do to make the best of your gym membership.

Updated: Thursday 13 June 2024

Published: Wednesday 30 December 2016

Going on holiday changes our day-to-day routine and can impact diet, skin health, and the amount of physical activity we're getting.

Updated: Wednesday 29 May 2024

Published: Thursday 2 May 2019

The holy month of Ramadan marks a period of fasting for Muslims around the world. This religious obligation requires those who are fit and able to abstain for eating and drinking during daylight hours. We’ve put together the guide below to answer any questions you might have about fasting, nutrition, what and when to eat, and who’s exempt from fasting during Ramadan.

Updated: Friday 8 March 2024

Published: Monday 29 January 2024

Diet plays a vital role in lowering our cholesterol. In this article, Dr Unnati Desai explores 9 ways you can adjust your food intake to help get your reading down.

Updated: Wednesday 6 March 2024

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

Working out how much water you need to drink every day to stay hydrated can be difficult. Your age, weight, overall health, and the temperature outside all play a role in determining how much you need to stay healthy.

Updated: Monday 4 March 2024

Published: Monday 4 March 2024