Nutrition

Endometriosis and Diet
July 14 '24

Endometriosis and Diet

Endometriosis is the condition where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb, are found elsewhere in the body, most commonly within the pelvis (1). These cells respond to hormone fluctuations that occur across the menstrual cycle, which can cause pain and inflammation in the surrounding tissue (2). Endometriosis is a chronic, life-long condition with varying degrees of disease and symptoms. In this article, we'll be exploring the symptoms and some of the food and nutrients that can support these symptoms.

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5 Myths About Endometriosis
March 11 '24

5 Myths About Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb, most commonly within the pelvis but can also affect other parts of the body (1). These cells respond to hormone fluctuations across the menstrual cycle, which can cause pain and inflammation in the surrounding tissue (2). In this article, we're breaking down what it is, it's symptoms, how if affects fertility, and the dietary patterns which can help manage it.

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What Your Need to Know About Gentle Nutrition
July 30 '23

What Your Need to Know About Gentle Nutrition

You’re not alone if you have ever thought that Intuitive Eating is about eating chocolate and doughnuts all day and disregarding nutritious food choices. But this isn’t the case, in fact, an important part of the Intuitive Eating process is making food choices that meet your needs and promote health and feeling good without sacrificing taste and enjoyment. This part of intuitive eating is called gentle nutrition — let’s take a look at this principle in more detail.

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Probiotics and Mental Health
August 11 '22

Probiotics and Mental Health

With mental health problems being at an all-time high, there are emerging drug-free approaches to potentially treating these conditions. Some of these methods include exercise, heart-rate regulation and ‘psychobiotics’. But what does this newly conceived term actually mean? And does it represent a significant scientific breakthrough, or is it just a new name for exciting science? Specialist dietitian Kaitlin Colucci breaks it down for us here.

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Vegan Diet and Gut Health
June 20 '21

Vegan Diet and Gut Health

A vegan diet is defined as one that eliminates all animal foods and products such as meat, fish, shellfish, insects, dairy, eggs and honey. It is a plant-based diet which is rich in fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, seeds, beans and pulses, as well as other plant-based sources of protein such as tofu, tempeh, or meat alternative products. In this article, specialist dietitian Kaitlin Colucci is exploring the link between a vegan diet and gut health.

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