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How to change your diet to help save the planet
admin Jun, 04, 2020We have officially made it to the year which was predicted to have self-drive cars, robot carers and flying houses! Whilst some of these once…
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Addressing those ‘windy days’ – effective diet and treatment options
admin Feb, 25, 2020- All
- Diets
- Digestive Disorders
- Digestive Health
- Flatulence
- Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs)
- Functional gut disorder
- Gut
- Gut Health
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Physical Activity and Diet
- Probiotics
The taboo topic There is a common consensus that passing wind or farting is embarrassing and unpleasant. The noise, odour and overall concept almost make…
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Bile salt malabsorption and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) – symptoms, diagnosis, medical and dietary management
admin Dec, 10, 2019- All
- Bile salt malabsorption (BAM)
- Digestive Disorders
- Digestive Health
- Gut
- IBS-D
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Sena Ali (Student Dietitian) Edited by Sian Shepherd (Gastroenterology Dietitian) and Dr Andrew Millar (Consultant Gastroenterologist) What is Bile? Bile is a green-like fluid in…
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Lifestyle therapies for management for IBS
sian Oct, 23, 2019Lifestyle therapies for management of IBS - exercise, cognitive behavioural therapy, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, yoga. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of gut-brain…
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How to support our gut microbiome with optimal dietary fibre?
sian Aug, 24, 2019The fuss over fibre Box.1. Fibre-Rich Foods: Nuts and seeds Whole-grain breads, wholegrain cereals & pastas, oats, barley and rye Most fruits such as berries,…
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Can Type II Diabetes be Reversed with Diet?
sian Jul, 01, 2019The UK’s burden Type II diabetes is fast becoming a pandemic in the western world, with around 366 million people contracting the disease. 3.4 million…
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Dietary management of Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
sian Apr, 15, 2019Non-alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD) is defined as a build-up of fat in the liver due to irregularities in the metabolic systems of the body. A…
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Veganism; Sustainable for the world but is it sustainable for good health? – Part II
admin Mar, 05, 2019Welcome back to our blog on veganism, this is part two and if you have not read Part 1 it is suggested reading and available…
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Veganuary – Sustainable for good health in January or the longer term?
sian Jan, 15, 2019- All
- Meat-Free Diets
- Plant-based Diets
- Vegan
- Vegan Nutrition
- Vegan Nutrition Tips
- Vegan Recipes
- Veganism
Ten years ago, the word veganism would have mostly applied to hippies and animal rights activists but is now increasingly popular, particularly with millennials. This…
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Managing Acid Reflux in the Festive Season
sian Dec, 20, 2018Acid Reflux is medically called Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD), or GERD in America where the oesophagus has no ‘o’! The oesophagus is a short muscular…