The latest from my blog
Should You Be Fasting? What the Science and Your Body Might Be Telling You
Fasting has ancient roots — but modern interpretations can be confusing. This article explores the science, tradition, and personal context behind fasting, so you can make confident and compassionate choices about when (and whether) to fast.
The Hidden Risks of Rapid Weight Loss – And Why Nutritional Support Could Be the Best Money You Ever Spend
GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Mounjaro can feel like a breakthrough—finally, food noise fades and the kilos drop. But rapid weight loss comes with hidden risks that aren’t always explained. From toxin release stored in fat cells, gallbladder stress, muscle and bone loss, to electrolyte imbalance and mood shifts—this article explores what’s really happening in your body, and why nutritional support could be the smartest investment you make. If you’re using Mounjaro, here’s what you need to know to protect your future health and get the long-term results you truly want.
Food Reactions: What’s Really Going On?
Many people feel confused about food intolerances, sensitivities, and allergies—and with good reason. The information out there is often conflicting, oversimplified, or fear-inducing. In this article, I unpack the real differences between these types of reactions, explore the role of the immune system, and explain why it's often not the food itself, but the environment in which it's digested that matters most. If you’ve ever felt lost or restricted around food, this is a must-read perspective rooted in science, experience, and compassion.
The Low FODMAP Diet: Powerful Tool or Unhelpful Trap?
The low FODMAP diet can offer huge relief for IBS symptoms — but only when used properly and short-term. In this article, I share why it’s not a forever fix, what to do if it doesn’t help, and why food restriction isn’t always the answer.
HRT, Weight Gain and Confusion: Why Some Women Feel Worse, Not Better
Feeling worse on HRT instead of better? This article explores why some women gain weight, feel bloated, or sluggish — and what you can do about it.
How to Eat Well on GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: A Nutritional Therapist's Guide to Long-Term Success
Discover the risks and rewards of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic. Learn how nutritional therapy can protect muscle, support digestion, and promote sustainable results.
The Complex Relationship Between Neurodivergence and Nutrition
Neurodivergence and nutrition are deeply connected. Many neurodivergent individuals, such as those with ADHD and autism, struggle with hunger cues, food aversions, and anxiety around eating. This article explores why these challenges arise and offers practical, nutrition strategies to support brain health, energy, and overall wellbeing.
Why Diets Fail in Midlife — And What Your Body Is Really Trying to Say
In the pursuit of health and well-being, diet plans have long been hailed as the ultimate solution for achieving weight loss, improved metabolism, and overall vitality. However, the sad reality is that most diet plans are fundamentally unsustainable, particularly for midlife women.
Are Your Hormones Making You Feel Like a Stranger in Your Own Body?
If you're in your 40s or 50s and wondering why your body suddenly feels different—why your energy has dipped, your weight is creeping up despite nothing changing, and why your brain feels like it’s lost its sharpness—you’re not alone.
nutrition and the perimenopause
I’m all for empowerment when it comes to midlife and the recent surge in interest around perimenopause and menopause is welcome.
Exhausted all the time? Why is that?
There could be so many reasons for low energy or fatigue, and it’s rarely as simple as finding one magic bullet to make everything better. However, hormones are often a good place to start.
Sling-Together Lunches & Pantry Power: How to Eat Well When You Don’t Want to Cook
In a world filled with conflicting dietary advice, it's no wonder that many of us constantly question what is truly good or bad for our health… However, it's time to challenge this mindset and recognize the value of convenience foods in a healthy and positive diet.
Comfort Eating: Changing the Way You Think About Food and Feelings
We tend to assign particular words to meals or ingredients such as ‘bad’, ‘naughty’, ‘cheat’ or ‘comfort’, with these labels often triggering an emotion of guilt or a need to counteract the ‘mistake’ by ‘doing better next time’.
Finding a Sustainable, Joyful Way to Eat for Health
Struggling to find a way of eating that feels good and fits real life? In this honest and empowering post, Nicola shares her personal philosophy on healthy eating without guilt — and how you can find your own path too.
Why Eating Is Emotional — And Why That’s Not a Problem to Fix
From your very first feed, food has been emotional — but diet culture taught us to see that as a problem. This article explores how to reconnect with food in a nurturing, healthy way.
The ZOE App: A Personalised Nutrition Tool or a Potential Source of Stress?
I've received numerous questions about the Zoe app from many of you, so I wanted to take this opportunity to share my thoughts on it.
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