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Bitesize Nutrition

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Our Bitesize Nutrition podcasts are packed with highlights from our health webinars. Join us and health professionals translating the nutrition science and helping you take control of your health.

If you'd like to find out more - perhaps for personal interest, or as part of your organisations health initiatives - we have a range of webinars available on our website https://www.natural-alternative.co.uk/nutrition-webinars/

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Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. If you have a diagnosed medical condition, you should consult a doctor before making any major changes to your diet. Some supplements may interact with medications and you should check with your GP before commencing any supplement programme.

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E40 - Men's health with Jonathan Prince MBE Blue Ribbon Foundation

November 30, 2022 14:25 - 34 minutes - 20.6 MB

Men for perhaps various reasons are more reluctant to monitor their health, note changes and seek medical advice. Ignoring symptoms or signs can become serious. Jonathan Prince MBE is Chairman of the Blue Ribbon Foundation, an organisation which raises awareness of, and encourages men to take positive action to safeguard their health & wellbeing. Jonathan delivers informative talks on various men’s health topics and body parts that we are too often embarrassed to speak about openly. How d...

E39 - Putting the 'men' in menopause with Steve Foulger

September 21, 2022 12:42 - 31 minutes - 24.9 MB

Menopause is a chapter of every woman’s life, and with 80% of women experiencing menopausal symptoms it can also mean that many partners, colleagues, friends also experience menopause indirectly. It can be a difficult time knowing when, how or what to do to support so I hope this is a helpful guide. I’m joined by Steve Foulger (Director of HR Services & Organisational Design at Connor) – you may have heard my episode about menopause in the workplace with Steve for Connor Conversations podc...

E38 - A guide to fermented foods with Jo Webster

June 10, 2022 08:18 - 47 minutes - 37.9 MB

Gut health and mental health. There’s so much conversation about improving gut health using probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods, but it can be confusing. Jo Webster medical herbalist, nutritionist, gut health and fermented food specialist is joining me in this episode to answer a few questions I'm often asked when delivering webinars to organisations as part of their health & wellbeing activities; What is fermentation? What to look out for when buying fermented foods? How to ma...

E37 - Mental health with MHFA England Chief Executive Simon Blake

May 09, 2022 10:42 - 27 minutes - 22.3 MB

1. How to find the stress "sweet spot" 2. How to manage our own mental health at work.  3. How to help a colleague struggling 4. What can organisations do to create a more supportive environment 5. ‘Reasonable’ workplace adjustments Links for further support: www.mhfaengland.org www.mhfaengland.org/startwell https://mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/campaigns/my-whole-self-2022/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin/in/simonblake/   Twitter: @MHFAEngland Instagram: @mhfaengland FB: @MHFA...

E36 - Improving resilience with Debbie Kleiner

April 07, 2022 09:55 - 30 minutes - 25.5 MB

We can’t always remove the stress but we can improve our awareness and resilience. Can stress be invisible? Is some stress good? Which resilience techniques really work? My guest on this episode is Debbie Kleiner who has a MSc in Workplace Health & Wellbeing, further qualifications in stress management and is a mental health first aid trainer. I’m looking forward to asking Debbie some of the questions I am often asked when delivering my Improving resilience webinar to organisations as ...

E35 - Why calories don't count with Dr Giles Yeo (part 2)

March 21, 2022 11:04 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

We take a deeper dive into nutrition in this 2nd part of Bitesize Nutrition podcast epsiode with Dr Giles Yeo and discuss:  Is LCHF (low carb high fat) healthy?  What is a healthy way to achieve an optimum weight?  Where calories may be helpful Bio Giles is author of Why calories don’t count and Gene eating. He also has an 8-part podcast series; Dr Giles Yeo Chews the Fat Giles is also a presenter for BBC Horizon. His first programme was ‘Why are we getting so fat?’, which aired ...

E34 - Why calories don't count with Dr Giles Yeo (part 1)

March 04, 2022 09:29 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MB

Do you calorie count? You’ve probably seen Dr Giles Yeo as a science presenter on the BBC. Giles is a geneticist researching obesity and brain control over the last 20 years. In part 1 of this Bitesize Nutrition podcast episode we talk about his most recent book #WhyCaloriesDontCount and the myths surrounding weight-loss. 1. What affects body weight? 2. Can microbiome influence weight? 3. "The reason I am so large is because my metabolism is so slow." Bio Giles is author of Why...

E33 - Nutrition facts with Dr Simon Steenson, British Nutrition Foundation

February 17, 2022 20:54 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Nutrition & hydration week this year is 14-20 Mar. It’s one of the NHS health awareness days to highlight and educate on the importance of food and drink to maintain health and wellbeing. I receive lots of great nutrition questions when delivering wellbeing webinars and as it will soon be N&H week I thought Dr Simon Steenson could help me answer a few of these popular questions. Simon is Nutrition Scientist at the British Nutrition Foundation, a charity that provides impartial, evidence-ba...

E32 - Mental health in mid-life with Dr Tatiana Rowson

February 03, 2022 12:17 - 26 minutes - 19.8 MB

According to ONS, in 2020 males and females aged 45-49 years had the highest age-specific suicide rates. What is going on at this stage of life and what can we do to provide support: What are your thoughts on this startling statistic – why this particular age group? Does midlife crisis exist? Many people share their experiences with you through your research. Have you noticed any particular forms of support are better than others? If you are affected by this episode or you are struggli...

E31 - Plant based eating, healthy?

January 21, 2022 13:57 - 17 minutes - 13.7 MB

In this episode I discuss: 1. What is plant based eating 2. Is it healthy? 3. Possible nutrient deficiencies 4. Meal & snack suggestions Join me to find out if plant based eating may improve your health. If you'd like to find out more contact me [email protected] about our Plant based webinar which can be delivered by your employer to improve employee health & wellbeing.  

E30 - Coconut, butter or margarine with Prof Bruce Griffin

September 24, 2021 07:11 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

The science of fats can be controversial, in favour one month and out the next. But of course not all fats are the same. So here’s a question; Butter or margarine – which is best? And is coconut oil for cooking a good or a bad thing? I’m joined by Professor Bruce Griffin who’s an active researcher and external speaker in human nutrition in relation to cardiovascular health. Bruce has published widely in the areas of blood lips, dietary macronutrients and cardiovascular disease so who bette...

E29 - Reducing blood pressure & cholesterol with Prof Bruce Griffin

September 10, 2021 12:33 - 24 minutes - 21.3 MB

Do you know your number - your blood pressure? Hypertension (high blood pressure) is also known as "the silent killer" as there's no signs or symptoms. I'm joined today by Prof Bruce Griffin who’s an active researcher and external speaker in human nutrition in relation to cardiovascular health. Bruce has published widely in the areas of blood lipids, dietary macronutrients and cardiovascular disease.  What causes high blood pressure? In terms of cholesterol, is saturated fat really the ba...

E28 - Physiological barriers to health with Dr Tatiana Rowson

July 09, 2021 13:17 - 21 minutes - 20.6 MB

Tatiana is an academic and coaching psychologist focusing on how life, work and career from mid-life onwards impact how we age and our health. During this episode I’ll be discussing with Tatiana the psychological barriers we sometime unconsciously erect which may sabotage our health. How does psychology and behavioural science impact how we approach nutrition? Can we use behavioural strategies to motivate us to eat healthier? Examples of how our mood, behaviour and mental health impact ...

E28 - Psychological barriers to health with Dr Tatiana Rowson

July 09, 2021 13:17 - 21 minutes - 20.6 MB

Tatiana is an academic and coaching psychologist focusing on how life, work and career from mid-life onwards impact how we age and our health. During this episode I’ll be discussing with Tatiana the psychological barriers we sometime unconsciously erect which may sabotage our health. How does psychology and behavioural science impact how we approach nutrition? Can we use behavioural strategies to motivate us to eat healthier? Examples of how our mood, behaviour and mental health impact ...

E27 - Cooking hacks with Jenny Tschiesche

June 18, 2021 08:02 - 22 minutes - 25.7 MB

In this episode we share our nutrition cooking hacks to improve the nutrition content of meals, including: boiled and cooled carbohydrates to lower the Glycemic Index pasta and rice substitutes if you're trying to reduce your carbohydrates Jenny's favourite soup base recipe Jenny's favourite salad dressing recipe sugar substitutes About Jenny Jenny Tschiesche is one of the UK's leading nutrition experts and the founder of www.lunchboxdoctor.com. Jenny delivers sought-after worksh...

E26 - mental health, insomnia, menopause, immunity

June 11, 2021 12:31 - 24 minutes - 21.9 MB

A Bitesize Nutrition podcast episode with a difference - this time it's just me! 14th June is Nutrition & Hydration week so what better way to shout about the significance of nutrition in health than a podcast covering the most popular webinar themes I've delivered this year. 1. Nutrition tips for mental health 2. How to stop waking in the night 3. How to tell if symptoms are perimenopause 4. How to maximise immunity without supplements To find out how our webinars can benefit yo...

E25 - Behaviour, learning & performance with Dr Alex Richardson

May 21, 2021 15:05 - 21 minutes - 24.9 MB

Omega-3 has a role in children and adult behaviour, learning, and performance. We delve a little deeper discussing whether: Nature or nurture Can environmental factors/triggers really make a difference Suggested omega-3 dose to notice an effect What are the essential vitamins & minerals to get the most from omega-3 We provide further information about the role of omega-3 in anxiety and mood in our Brain food webinar. Dr Alex Richardson Dr Alex Richardson is internationally known ...

E24 - How to manage your mental health with Leon Taylor

May 07, 2021 06:42 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

My guest on this episode is Leon Taylor - an Olympic medalist, BBC’s voice of diving, he’s an events speaker, executive coach and Team GB mentor with a real passion for mental health. You may have seen his TED talk “How to manage your mental health”, and this is the topic we’re discussing today. Is sport still a big part of your life? Has your nutrition changed over time? Have you found benefit in good fats for mental health? Tell us about “Mindset and Movement” where anyone can join ...

E23 - Improving resilience with Lucy Whitehall

April 16, 2021 20:09 - 22 minutes - 18.8 MB

Todays episode is for you if you’d like to thrive under pressure and overcome adversity. We ask Lucy: Define resilience What are the common stress triggers? Is it possible to improve resilience? What simple habits can people use to boost resilience? About Lucy Lucy a professional Masters level coach, Positive Psychologist and trainer, specialising in workplace wellbeing and performance. She's a passionate believer in the power of wellbeing to drive success and excellence at both an...

E22 - Covid, immunity & nutrition with Prof Philip Calder

April 02, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 29.1 MB

Poor nutrition results in an immune system less able to respond to infections. We also know that people with suppressed immune systems, and for all of us as part of the ageing process we are more susceptible to infections and poorer response to vaccinations. In terms of nutrition, we also know that increased immune activity is accompanied by an increased utilisation of certain vitamins (A, B6, B12, B9, C, D, E) and trace elements (Zn, Cu, Se Fe) which are required to support the immune sys...

E21 - Sleep secrets with Nick Littlehales (part 2)

March 19, 2021 06:58 - 30 minutes - 25.5 MB

Nick Littlehales is a leading elite sport sleep coach and founder of the R90 Technique used by elite athletes, players and coaches to redefine sleep for improved performance in work, sport and mental wellbeing. Nick is also author of SLEEP The myth of 8 hours, the power of naps and the new plan to recharge your body and mind. Eat to sleep is one of our most popular webinar/seminars, and I wonder if over the last year has your sleep pattern changed?  I asked Nick about: What should you d...

E20 - Sleep secrets with Nick Littlehales (part 1)

March 19, 2021 06:55 - 21 minutes - 18.8 MB

Nick Littlehales is a leading elite sport sleep coach and founder of the R90 Technique used by elite athletes, players and coaches to redefine sleep for improved performance in work, sport and mental wellbeing. Nick is also author of SLEEP The myth of 8 hours, the power of naps and the new plan to recharge your body and mind. Eat to sleep is one of our most popular webinar/seminars, and I wonder if over the last year has your sleep pattern changed? I asked Nick about: 90min sleep cycles a...

E19 - Sleep, part 3 with Lucy Whitehall

March 05, 2021 09:53 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MB

In Sleep part 3 we sit down with Lucy to delve a little deeper into the benefits of sleep, and if it's quality or quantity which is more important. We also look at the effect of insomnia on health - implications for shift workers, clinical evidence of incidence of heart attacks during daylight savings and just one hour less sleep per night, and any possible links to sleep reduction and dementia (an increasingly emerging area of information).

E18 - Nutrition for kids with Little Cooks Co

February 10, 2021 22:21 - 16 minutes - 16.9 MB

If you’ve got kids – whatever age - then this episode will make a lot of sense. As a Nutritionist and mum of a 6 & 7 year old you may think I’ve completely got our meals nutritionally balanced with clean plates every time….. My kids tastes are very different and one loves nothing more than processed food. Don’t even try to go there with vegetables! Some meals are more successful than others, and when researching kids recipe books one day I came across Little Cooks Co.   My guest today is H...

E17 - Stress, anxiety, mood, sleep with Dr Alex Richardson

January 29, 2021 08:17 - 18 minutes - 23.7 MB

The benefits of omega-3 are far reaching, including effects on stress, anxiety, mood, and sleep to name just a few. In this overview episode Dr Alex shares her knowledge on the role of omega-3 and: The influential role of diet How omega-3 influences the brain/gut in terms of serotonin and dopamine Suggested frequency/dose of omega-3 The beneficial vitamins and minerals to improve absorption There's further information about the role of omega-3 in stress management in our Improving re...

E16 - Gender and weight loss (part 2) with Dr Adam Collins

January 12, 2021 22:12 - 45 minutes - 35.7 MB

Part two of the Dr Adam Collins episode includes: Gender differences between eating before or after exercise  Which food source is better by gender around exercise Ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting.

E15 - Rebound weight gain (part 1) with Dr Adam Collins

January 12, 2021 22:02 - 32 minutes - 26.8 MB

It’s January, and usually around now there’s lots of focus on becoming healthier, including healthier weight. This year there’s a bit more pressure too – increased risk of Covid-19 symptoms in people who are obese. So if your focus for 2021 and beyond is to be a healthier weight and maintaining it, then this podcast episode is for you. I want to introduce you to perhaps a new term - “rebound weight gain”. Many of us may at some point have achieved our goal weight but were unable to maintai...

E14 - Caffeine, mental health & immunity with Tim Spector

December 14, 2020 21:17 - 23 minutes - 20.9 MB

Tim Spector – epidemiologist, researcher & writer on the microbiome, nutrition & genomics and whose Zoe symptom tracking app is providing vital information about the Covid-19 virus. Tim is also well known for his approach to personalised nutrition. In his latest book - Spoon-Fed, why almost everything we’ve been told about food is wrong - Tim tackles some pretty controversial topics including calorie counting, the allergy epidemic, gluten-free, why coffee can save your life, and nutrition ...

E14 - Caffeine, mental health & immunity with Prof Tim Spector

December 14, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 20.9 MB

Tim Spector – epidemiologist, researcher & writer on the microbiome, nutrition & genomics and whose Zoe symptom tracking app is providing vital information about the Covid-19 virus. Tim is also well known for his approach to personalised nutrition. In his latest book - Spoon-Fed, why almost everything we’ve been told about food is wrong - Tim tackles some pretty controversial topics including calorie counting, the allergy epidemic, gluten-free, why coffee can save your life, and nutrition ...

E13 - Vegan myth busting (part 2) with Heather from The Vegan Society

December 02, 2020 21:36 - 15 minutes - 15 MB

Reading articles containing unhelpful messages about vegan nutrition is frustrating. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or simply curious about totally plant-based nutrition Heather a Dietitian from The Vegan Society is here to bust some vegan myths: What does a well planned vegan diet look like? Do any specific vitamins & minerals require special attention? What are good sources of calcium and what’s vegan cheese made from? Best sources of vegan protein? Do we need to eat complete pro...

E12 - Vegan myth busting (part 1) with Heather from The Vegan Society

December 02, 2020 21:31 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Reading articles containing unhelpful messages about vegan nutrition is frustrating. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan or simply curious about totally plant-based nutrition Heather a Dietitian from The Vegan Society is here to bust some vegan myths: What does a well planned vegan diet look like? Do any specific vitamins & minerals require special attention? What are good sources of calcium and what’s vegan cheese made from? Best sources of vegan protein? Do we need to eat complete pro...

E11 - Covid-19 & vit D with Professor Susan Lanham-New

November 19, 2020 13:59 - 26 minutes - 22.5 MB

There’s been much media speculation and sensationalization around vitamin D and Covid-19 but it’s important to remember advice should be evidence based. Vitamin D is essential for good health and low status may be exacerbated during Covid-19 due to increased time spent indoors. A 2018 study identified almost 20% of UK adults have low levels of vit D. In particular, 39% of 11-18 year old girls were deficient. Updated PHE advice in April 2020 advises 10mcg daily even through summer months. P...

E10 - Men's Health with Daniel O'Shaughnessy

November 05, 2020 21:26 - 17 minutes - 13.3 MB

November has become well-known as Movember – increasing the awareness of men’s health including raising much needed funds for research projects into mental health, suicide prevention, prostate and testicular cancer. We cover these areas of health in our Men’s Health webinar, and you can contact us through our website to facilitate this webinar at your organisation. We sit down with Daniel a BANT Registered Nutritionist to ask him the following questions: What is andropause and does it exi...

E9 - Motivation with Gold 2012 medal winner Naomi Riches MBE

October 23, 2020 08:30 - 19 minutes - 15.2 MB

At just 8 weeks old Naomi was diagnosed with a condition which meant she could not see colour and was extremely sensitive to light. She faced bullying at school affecting her self-confidence. Her love for rowing developed at University leading to Naomi winning six World Championship titles, Bronze in Beijing, Gold in London 2012 and an MBE in 2013. Upon retiring from GB Rowing Team in 2013 Naomi wanted to keep testing her resilience and established a new Guinness World Record – to row the le...

E8 - Thyroid health with Laura de la Harpe

October 09, 2020 06:37 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Weight gain, anxious, hair loss, foggy head, dry skin, constipation - these are all common symptoms of an underactive thyroid, which is relatively common in the UK. We chat to Laura de la Harpe and ask her to share her knowledge on thyroid health and the role of nutrition in thryroid health, including:  Common thyroid symptoms Available tests Test reliability What are the causes Foods to avoid/eat more of Medication Related health conditions Implications Further information i...

E7 - Sleep, part 2 with Lucy Whitehall

September 25, 2020 13:09 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

In this episode we sit down again with Lucy Whitehall to discuss the sleep cycle - how it works, what are the stages, are some stages more important than others for children and again for adults? We ask Lucy to explain circadian rhythm and if we don't work with it what might go wrong in terms of health (shift workers). We discuss the importance of daylight to reset the body clock and darkness to promote the release of melatonin. Lastly we look at how much is the ideal number of hours. ...

E6 - Off to Uni cooking with Fearless In The Kitchen

September 11, 2020 08:12 - 20 minutes - 13.3 MB

Leaving home for the first time....not sure how or what to cook? Jen and Jenny from Fearless In The Kitchen and The Lunchbox Dr share their tips to nutritious cooking on a shoe string including: the basic ingredients in any soup/stew/curry hearty minestrone soup packed with goodness top 10 cupboard stables nutrition for hangovers brain food to optimise learning and mental health Some of Jens great recipes here www.fearlessinthekitchen.co.uk/easy-recipes About Jen & Jenny While ...

E5 - Lockdown nutrition

August 27, 2020 18:00 - 17 minutes - 29.7 MB

In this episode we discuss nutrition tips to help reduce snacking and maintain eating healthily during lockdown, including: • Change habits • Caffeine • Breakfast like King • Glycaemic index • Portion control • Food/drink swaps For more information check out our Lockdown nutrition webinar. Follow us on Twitter  https://twitter.com/natalternative Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Natural-Alternative-Health-Wellbeing-Ltd-210456875643976/ Follow us on Instagram h...

E4 - Meal deals with Jenny Tschiesche

August 27, 2020 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

We've all been there - short on time and need to buy food on the go. Meal deals can be attractive as they're often more competitively priced than individual healthier options.  We catch up with Jenny to ask her if some meal deals better than others, and how can we find healthier meal deals? Jenny also speaks about a quick guide to reading food labels to help personalize food for our individual health, and we also go into more depth in this in our Understanding food labels webinar. We a...

E4 - Meal deals with The Lunchbox Doctor

August 27, 2020 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MB

We've all been there - short on time and need to buy food on the go. Meal deals can be attractive as they're often more competitively priced than individual healthier options.  We catch up with Jenny to ask her if some meal deals better than others, and how can we find healthier meal deals? Jenny also speaks about a quick guide to reading food labels to help personalize food for our individual health, and we also go into more depth in this in our Understanding food labels webinar. We a...

E3 - Essential Fatty Acids (omega-3) with Dr Alex Richardson

August 27, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 13.6 MB

In this episode we discuss Essential Fatty Acids with Dr Alex Richardson, including: Why are they called "essential" An explanation of structure of omega-3 (the difference between short and long chain) & the sources of omega-3 How frequently we should include omega-3 in our diet Is fortification with omega-3 reliable (e.g. eggs) How to choose a good omega-3 supplement If there are any medical reasons for not taking an omega-3 supplement How you can test to see if you are low in ...

E2 - Sleep, part 1 with Lucy Whitehall

August 27, 2020 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13 MB

In Sleep (part 1) we take a look at the main sleep issues for UK adults making it difficult to switching off, or waking through the night.  Anxiety is one of the reasons for insomnia and it's the most common reason, often described as difficulty letting go or switching off. Lucy shares a mindfulness tip (the body scan) to help calm on overactive mind and induce sleep. We also discuss that most women will have difficulty at least once in their life from at least one of the various life ...

E16 - Autoimmune thyroid conditions with Laura de la Harpe

August 11, 2020 20:44 - 19 minutes - 12.9 MB

Symptoms of autoimmune thyroid are very similar to the non-autoimmune conditions so we chatted with Laura to dig a little deeper: What are the tests? Test reliability? What do we know about autoimmune? Should we avoid/eat more of the same foods as the non-autoimmune conditions? Medication? Related health conditions? Implications? Find out further information on our webinar page. Laura de la Harpe Laura de la Harpe is an experienced nutritional therapist whose thriving Readi...

E15 - Thyroid health with Laura de la Harpe

August 11, 2020 20:24 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

Weight gain, foggy head, dry skin, constipation - these are all common symptoms of an underactive thyroid, which is relatively common in the UK. We chat to Laura de la Harpe and ask her to share her knowledge on thyroid health and how we can use nutrition to help manage an under or over active thyroid, including:  What are the common thyroid symptoms? Available tests? Test reliability? What are the causes? Foods to avoid/eat more of? Medication? Related health conditions? Impl...

E14 - Behaviour, learning & performance with Dr Alex Richardson

July 28, 2020 21:19 - 21 minutes - 13.7 MB

Omega-3 has a role in children and adult behaviour, learning, and performance. We delve a little deeper discussing whether: Diversity, individual differences, or could it be nature or nurture Can environmental factors/triggers really make a difference Suggested omega-3 dose to notice an effect What are the essential vitamins & minerals to get the most from omega-3 We provide further information about the role of omega-3 in anxiety and mood in our Brain food webinar. This episode is...

E13 - Stress, anxiety, mood, sleep with Dr Alex Richardson

July 28, 2020 16:01 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

The benefits of omega-3 are far reaching, including effects on stress, anxiety, mood, and sleep to name just a few. In this overview episode Dr Alex shares her knowledge on the role of omega-3 and: The influential role of diet How omega-3 influences the brain/gut in terms of serotonin and dopamine Suggested frequency/dose of omega-3 The beneficial vitamins and minerals to improve absorption We provide further information about the role of omega-3 in stress management in our Improving...

E12 - Essential Fatty Acids (omega-3) with Dr Alex Richardson

July 27, 2020 21:46 - 20 minutes - 13.6 MB

In this episode we discuss Essential Fatty Acids with Dr Alex Richardson, including: Why are they called "essential" An explanation of structure of omega-3 (the difference between short and long chain) & the sources of omega-3 How frequently we should include omega-3 in our diet Is fortification with omega-3 reliable (e.g. eggs) How to choose a good omega-3 supplement If there are any medical reasons for not taking an omega-3 supplement How you can test to see if you are low in ...

E11 - Glycemic Index/Load

July 17, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MB

How the Glycemic Index/load can help improve blood sugar balance and optimise energy, including: What is the Glycemic index/load High and low GI food examples High GI doesn’t always mean unhealthy Low GI doesn’t always mean healthy How to reduce the GI of foods Limitations of the GI Podcast includes reference to www.glycemicindex.com Our Bitesize Nutrition podcasts are highlights from our webinar and jam packed with the latest nutrition science brought to you in bitesize 15min ...

E10 - Improving resilience

July 16, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 27.1 MB

Boosting energy to tackle challenges, including: • Eating right foods to improve energy for challenges • Stimulants • Sleep • Fight & flight, rest & digest • Stress & anxiety • Nutrition specifics Our Bitesize Nutrition podcasts are jam packed with the latest nutrition science brought to you in bitesize 15min episodes. You can find links to our other podcasts on www.natural-alternative.co.uk Follow us on https://twitter.com/natalternative Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/Th...

E9 - One pot cooking / pressure cookers with Jenny Tschiesche

July 14, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

Saving time, and the washing up! We catch up with Jenny to talk about one pot cooking and pressure cookers (yes, they're starting a come back!). We ask Jenny as a result of researching her cookbook what she thinks are the advantages & disadvantages of one pot cooking and pressure cookers. Are all pressure cooker brands the same and what is a fair price? Jenny shares with us her favourite recipes (and who does the cooking in her house!). Jenny Tschiesche is one of the UK's leading nut...

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