As the weather gets colder and we retreat indoors, we are much likely to come down with seasonal colds and even the flu. Read on to learn our top tips to support your own immune defences naturally or watch Heather on Virgin Media One.
Beat the bloat
Around 15% of the Irish population suffer from IBS and bloating is one of the most common symptoms. Read on to learn more about how to help resolve your IBS symptoms and beat the bloat for good or watch Heather sharing her tips on TV3.
How you eat is as important as what you eat!
Take time to eat and digest your food
Digestion begins in the mouth, and actually we prepare for digestion when the cue of food is sensed e.g. the smell of food, the sight of it being prepared, even talking about it can make your mouth ‘water’ which is the first step in digestion. Taking some time to prepare for digestion and focusing on eating allows the body to divert energy to this task, reducing digestive complaints and increasing absorption of nutrients from our food. [Read more…]
Zinc – the ultimate multi-tasker
Zinc is an extremely important mineral in our diet. It is a component of one of the most abundant antioxidant compounds in the body (copper-zinc oxide dismutase) and is a co-factor in over 400 reactions in the body, including many steps involved in metabolism. It is essential for the production of sperm and for the development of mature eggs and uterine health in female fertility. Zinc is critical for the production of thyroid hormones and thus regulation of our hormones in general and prevention of miscarriage.
MapMyGut – new test at Glenville Nutrition
‘You are not what you eat, you are what you absorb’
Might not sound as catchy, but you can have a great diet and make good choices, but if you are not digesting and absorbing your nutrients correctly, then your good diet will not benefit your health.
