One of my long standing clients is a member of a well-known pop band prolific in the 90′s. Do you remember Pulp and their famous hit “Common People“? Pulp have just completed a “revival tour” of Europe and Australia – 27 dates in 8 weeks. That’s some schedule and an immense challenge both physically and [...]
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A solution to runner’s diarrhoea…
Q… I’m struggling with ‘runner’s trots’ on my long runs. Is there anything I can do to prevent this? I’m worried it’s going to happen in my upcoming marathon – should I take an anti-diarrhoea tablet? A… Many athletes are plagued with gastro-intestinal, or GI problems (e.g. cramping, urge to defecate, diarrhoea etc.) during training and racing. [...]
A 10-DAY DETOX
This is a fairly simple, “light” and safe 10-day detox, and one that you can do while going about normal day-to-day life. This can repeated once or twice every year to keep your body in good working order. The best times to take on board this sort of “challenge”, is in early spring (focusing on plenty [...]
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 [...]
Do-it-yourself food sensitivity test
There’s an assortment of tests nowadays to diagnose food sensitivities, also known as food intolerances. Many of these high street or laboratory tests are however very expensive, and due to the changing nature of our environments, our emotions and our bodies, no test can ever be 100% reliable. Getting to know your body better, and [...]
A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Woman – Part 2
The general focus of the diet… The diet should be as clean as possible. This means eating food that contains NO unnecessary additives, preservatives, hormones or hormone-mimicking chemicals (xenoestrogens), sugars, or trans fats/hydrogenated fats. Eating only natural, unprocessed foods (in itself) will ensure that all these biochemically and hormonally disruptive substances are kept to an [...]
The Beauty and Power of Water
When we read or hear recommendations about health, or healthy ways of living that we’ve heard over and over again, we often stop listening! We become a bit complacent, often saying to ourselves “I already know that, and I already do that”. This must certainly be the case with water! How many times have you heard about the importance [...]
Two major keys to successful fat loss
The key to losing excess body fat and maintaining a healthy weight (regardless of age, shape or activity level) is to significantly reduce sugar intake, and make sure blood sugar levels stay as steady as possible. This ensures that insulin (the main hormone involved in sugar metabolism) levels remain low, enhancing the body’s efficiency at [...]
Food and supplement remedies for a hangover…
Food remedies for a hangover… Eating a banana and some berries or raisins for breakfast is the fastest way to lift blood sugar, and provide necessary vitamins, potassium, other minerals, and antioxidants to support the liver, and calm the stomach. These can also provide healthy “sugar lifts” throughout the day. Choosing a bowl of chicken [...]
Alcohol protection & hangover prevention
Enjoying a glass or two of wine with dinner is for many people an enjoyable end to a busy day. Low doses of alcohol can both relax and exhilarate, and a glass of wine with a meal doesn’t appear to be harmful to the body. Infact, it may even provide some valuable health benefits – [...]
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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