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Pregnancy often comes with unwelcome side effects, ranging from nausea in the first trimester to constipation and heartburn later on. Whilst these are often a result of hormonal changes, pre-existing problems such as poor digestive health or nutritional deficiencies, can play a role and exacerbate these symptoms. Some of these symptoms are to some extent unavoidable, however, with some nutritional help, we can minimise their impact on your daily life so that you can enjoy being pregnant even more.

Is there any such thing as a pregnancy diet? Contrary to popular belief, pregnant women do not need to ‘eat for two’. Energy requirements do not change in the first six months of pregnancy, and the calorie requirements only increase by 200 calories a day in the last trimester, which is only equivalent to about two apples. ^​1​  

Do you experience early menopause symptoms such as memory problems, difficulty concentrating and mood changes? Or perhaps you suffer from insomnia? Menopause, although a natural stage of life indicating the end of a woman’s reproductive years, very often comes with many symptoms due to a decline in oestrogen and progesterone. This hormonal shift is not only linked to physical symptoms but can also have a noticeable effect on mental health and the brain, commonly known as “menopause brain fog”. Sleep during menopause can be compromised, leading to fatigue and cognitive decline. Many women experience anxiety or depression during menopause. While these cognitive symptoms can be distressing, there is a lot we can do to support our body naturally and improve menopause fog symptoms and quality of life. Read our blog to understand how hormonal changes can impact brain health and how to support your mental health through nutrition and lifestyle changes

Do you have persistent inflammation in your joints, skin, or gut? Perhaps you've had an injury that is stubbornly slow to heal?

If any of these scenarios sound familiar, you might benefit from some support in managing your body's immune response and inflammation.

Inflammation is a crucial aspect of our immune system's defence mechanism. This inflammation should be temporary, resolving once the immune system has neutralised the threat. However, sometimes inflammation persists, struggling to "switch off" due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Read our blog to find out more how to support inflammation in your body.

Striking statistics from Public Health England indicate that only 31% adults and 8% teenagers meet the bare minimum recommendation of eating ‘5 A Day’.[i] An adequate daily intake of fruits and vegetables is crucial for our health. It can help to support immunity, reduce disease risk, and improve overall health. An exciting way to increase your daily plant intake and consume at least 5-A-Day is to focus on ‘eating the rainbow'.