I am posting an article by Francois Lubbe, UK Editor at the HSI (Health Sciences Institute), as not only does it “spell out” loud and clear the problems associated with routine fruit juice consumption, and the important difference between “extracted” fructose and fructose found in whole fresh fruits, it’s a common practise amongst many, and [...]
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Trout Niçoise Salad
A traditional French Niçoise salad is a very popular salad meal for many, and for good reason too – it’s delicious and filling! This version still uses many traditional ingredients but uses trout instead of tuna, and has a few added nutritional surprises too! Trout is a very good source of the Omega-3 fatty acids, [...]
Is it a breakfast juice, chilled soup, or recovery drink?
I have a lovely meal idea for you, that could be an energising breakfast juice, a starter chilled soup (for the family OR even a gourmet occasion!), OR this could even be an effective post-exercise recovery and rehydration drink. Isn’t food amazing, in that when it’s truly understood, can serve so many everyday purposes and [...]
Balanced meal solutions…
On a previous post I discussed appetite mechanisms and management. If you’d like to read this again or you missed it, I’ve posted it here on my blog… A key part of having a normal and healthy appetite and metabolism, and avoiding unnecessary (and potentially unhealthy) cravings and preoccupation with food) is… * Effective blood sugar [...]
Grilled prawn, pea shoot and asparagus salad
You may notice a new type of leafy green in the shops which looks a little like watercress – pea shoots, or sometimes seen as pea tops! These are the tender stems and leaves of the pea plant, and taste really delicious. Just like peas themselves, the shoots contain vitamin C, vitamin A and folic [...]
Feeling unusually hungry after a swim…
Question: I often feel unusually ravenous after swim training. Is there a physiological reason for this, and if so, how can I manage it? Answer: Some recent research at Loughborough measured the appetite hormone ghrelin, and found that during swimming, ghrelin levels and appetite was actually suppressed, which is often the case with prolonged or [...]
Healthy ageing with great nutrition…
Question: What should the older athlete consider in their diet to stay lean and healthy? Are there any special foods I should be eating? Answer: Ageing (in the physical sense) is a slowing down of the body and metabolism. In simple food terms, this means we need fewer calories, yet more nutrition – i.e. vitamins, [...]
Powerful Pomegranate…
Pomegranate has rapidly become a noted “superfood”; popular amongst chefs, food growers, food producers, and of course, health-conscious consumers aware of the growing body of evidence revealing the fruit’s health benefits. In fact the science surrounding pomegranate is looking very promising so far. Pomegranate has been linked to improved heart health, protection against prostate and [...]
Pomegranate, lemon and basil “shot”
For all the juicing fans, this is a short, sharp “shot” that will literally awaken all 5 senses! A herby lemon taste with the “sweet” astringency of the pomegranate, it leaves a wonderful lingering freshness on the tongue. By the way – DO eat the pulp that is left in the juicer “dump”. This is [...]
Ever contemplated a detox?
Before embarking on anything that involves your health and your body, isn’t it worth having a good understanding of what it is you’re trying to achieve? I think so, and with so many tempting “celebrity detox diets”, “mastercleanses” and “uber-washouts”, here’s my low-down on safely and effectively cleaning up your diet, your body…. and your [...]
About Lucy-Ann Prideaux MSc BSc RNutr
A registered Nutritionist, Lucy-Ann gained an MSc degree in Human Nutrition, from Aberdeen University in 1997, following a first class honours degree in Sport & Exercise Science. As a past competitive runner, triathlete and personal trainer, she has vast experience and knowledge of performance nutrition at elite and recreational level, as well as in-depth knowledge of general health nutrition.
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