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Nutritional therapy practitioner Catherine Jeans explores four of the most common gastrointestinal complaints. Read more
Nutritional therapists give their tops tips for eating a nutritious diet while on a tight budget. Read more
It will be soon time for spring salads and lighter dishes. But in the meantime, here's a nourishing, warming and creamy lentil dahl from the debut cookbook, Plant Feasts, by Frankie Paz. Read more
Discussing the release of her latest cookbook, The Kitchen Prescription, gastroenterologist and Masterchef winner Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed wishes NHS doctors were better able to discuss nutrition with their patients. Read more
If you're looking for some good old fashioned comfort food to get you through the remaining weeks of winter, this masala cottage pie from Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed's The Kitchen Prescription fits the bill; nourishing for the soul — and gut! Read more
Healthy eating that is taken to the extreme — coupled with negative emotions such as guilt around ‘wrong’ foods — could be a sign of what some consider to be a new kind of eating disorder: orthorexia. Read more
ION graduate Katie Sheen has built a successful career out of mindfulness practice and nutrition education. She says that both are about finding and following a path to wellbeing, by turning towards what is causing distress and looking deeply at the root causes so that positive transformation can happen from the base. Read more
This rich, chocolatey tart from nutritionist Catherine Pohl is the perfect pud for any Christmas menu. It's naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan and dairy-free too; hopefully a crowd-pleaser no matter what your guests' dietary requirements. Read more
Alcohol, for some, is a key part of the festive season. But is boozing bad for us, or is it just in our nature? Hatty Willmoth writes. Read more
Wellness hate is on the rise; one journalist declared it time for 'Fat Bear winter'. As the days get colder and darker, should we join them, retreating into cosy hibernation this season? Read more
Carnivores only eat meat and animal products – some eat only beef, salt and water. They say the diet mimics what our ancestors ate – but does it? Read more
This quick and easy one pot stew from ION Graduate Emma Godwin is perfect for warming up cold autumn days. Read more
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is often difficult to resolve; once given a diagnosis, patients are often left to figure it out by themselves. But there are plenty of ways nutritional therapists can support people with gut issues. Read more
Parsnips planted in spring are now ready to roast, bake, mash or sauté. Despite their pale appearance, they’re packed with nutrients and flavour, and give a sweet warmth to a variety of dishes. Read more
Semaglutide is the active ingredient in diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss drug Wegovy - both of which have made headlines for their effectiveness helping people lose weight. But their widespread use may make diet and lifestyle professionals more needed than ever. Read more