Food For Thought

Whilst becoming pregnant is relatively straightforward for many, around 1 in 7 couples have difficulty conceiving. Optimising your nutrition while trying to conceive helps ensure the best possible nutritional start to pregnancy, plus the latest evidence now suggests that certain lifestyles and ways of eating are likely to favour more positive fertility outcomes. This week’s Food For Thought see’s specialist registered dietitian Komal Deepak Kumar and I delve deeper into the basics to understand how nutrition and lifestyle can play an important role in a successful and healthy pregnancy. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com, Instagram.com/rhitrition, Rhitritionplus.com, Instagram.com/rhitritionplus.Trigger warning: This episode discusses miscarriages and infertility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rise in plant-based eating is booming, thanks to its many benefits - and now more recently you may have heard the phrase plant points. This is just the beginning as plant points for good reason are set to dominate nutrition and the way we eat. So this week’s Food for Thought sees one of the Rhitrition clinic’s gut health dietitians, Catherine Rabess and I deep dive into what plant points are, the true impact that plants have on our gut health and in turn how they can elevate our overall health. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com, Instagram.com/rhitrition, Rhitritionplus.com, Instagram.com/rhitritionplus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Eat less, move more’ is what many of us assume is the way forward for weight loss. However, with people opting for low calorie diets and increasing the amount of exercise they do, should we be shifting our focus away from cutting calories for good in order for us to be healthy. This week’s Food For Thought sees dietitian Leanne Ward and I discuss whether it really is as simple as energy in vs energy out, and if this is the best way to measure our health. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com, Instagram.com/rhitrition, Rhitritionplus.com, Instagram.com/rhitritionplus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know the benefits of regular physical activity are indisputable and exercise is a key element of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. But how much consideration are you giving to your nutrition, especially when it comes to long distance training as how we choose to fuel our endurance exercise can elevate goals and transform results. This week’s Food for Thought sees Rhitrition’s very own Registered Sports Nutritionist Faye Townsend and I discuss how to fuel your long distance fitness and reach peak performance. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com, Instagram.com/rhitrition, Rhitritionplus.com, Instagram.com/rhitritionplus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The effects of climate change are set to be irreversible by 2030, if we continue as we are. For the sake of our own lives, as well as our children’s and future generations to come, making sure we take the necessary steps to look after the world we live in is becoming even more important. This week’s Food For Thought sees Nutritionist Elphee Medici and I uncover what being sustainable actually means, how what we eat can have a huge impact on the environment, and what we can do to eat more sustainably. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com, Instagram.com/rhitrition, Rhitritionplus.com, Instagram.com/rhitritionplus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast discusses the conflicting views on sweeteners and their impact on health. It explores the safety concerns, effects on the body, and alternative ways to enhance taste. The dangers of relying too heavily on sweeteners are highlighted, along with the importance of re-educating oneself about food choices. The link between sweetness consumption and health, including cardiovascular disease and cancer, is also explored. The misrepresentation of studies and uncertainty of natural sweeteners are discussed, as well as the use of sweeteners as a sugar substitute. Cooking with herbs and spices is emphasized for flavor and diversity in food.

Dieting is often unsustainable, one analysis of 14 popular diet programmes found that weight loss was mostly reversed after 12 months. There are so many weight-loss plans to choose from and all too many people choosing to try them, but I want you to know that we don’t all respond to a one-size-fits-all diets in the same way. This final bitesize episode of Food For Thought gives you all the advice you need to know about weight loss and the sustainable measures to achieve it. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com, Instagram.com/Rhitrition, rhitritionplus.com and https://www.instagram.com/rhitritionplus/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether we like it or not our mind is constantly occupied by thoughts, impacting how we feel and the choices we make. After the last couple of years, it’s more important than ever to check in on our loved ones but also ourselves – all too often we can forget the importance of looking after our own wellbeing. This week’s Food For Thought shares invaluable tips on how to support your mental health, optimise your days and how to find the best version of yourself. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com, Instagram.com/Rhitrition, rhitritionplus.com and https://www.instagram.com/rhitritionplus/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research indicates that as much as 70% of our immune system resides in the gastrointestinal tract and scientists have recently started exploring the mechanisms by which gut bacteria may influence the brain. This week’s Food For Thought showcases just how important our gut health is, how we can enhance it and cracking down on those digestive myths. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com, Instagram.com/Rhitrition, rhitritionplus.com and https://www.instagram.com/rhitritionplus/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have moments where we find ourselves in the middle of things we’d rather not being doing, yet we must persevere, and the rewards will come in leaps and bounds. This week’s Food For Thought gives you some of the easiest tips and tricks to crank up your motivation, solve your stresses and elevate your happiness, so get it done and feel accomplished. Plus for more information, visit Rhitrition.com, Instagram.com/Rhitrition, rhitritionplus.com and https://www.instagram.com/rhitritionplus/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.