Archive for February 2024
Good nutrition is about simplicity!
I’m giving a talk this week on the basics of good nutrition. It struck me while I was preparing for it, that we all – myself included, tend to overcomplicate things. How many times have you picked up a recipe book, seen something that appeals, and then never attempted it? Is the list of ingredients…
Read MoreThat bloated feeling
Do you ever feel bloated and tired? Heavy, like your insides are more tightly packed than usual? Maybe your digestion is trying to tell you something. There are many possible reasons for abdominal bloating and gas. These can be symptoms of a number of conditions, and should not be ignored, but if medical causes are ruled…
Read MoreThe pros and cons of a vegan diet
Following the decision of Warwick University students to make the campus vegan, Julie Babis shares her opinion. The decision of the Students Union at Warwick University to make all the on-campus food outlets vegan has generated a storm of debate. Not one to back away from controversy, of course I’m happy to wade in and…
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