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 [...]
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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. [...]
Key supplements to support digestion
This short article considers some of the most helpful supplements that effectively support digestion and alleviate common digestive complaints such as IBS, bloating and gas.
The effects of stress on digestion
It is important to be aware of the close relationship between stress/emotions, and digestive function, especially if you are one of the thousands of people who suffer with gut-related symptoms or IBS. The most common underlying cause of digestive problems in adults is stress.
Daily steps to healthy happy digestion
Did you know that 10-20% of the world’s population have symptoms associated with Irritable bowel Syndrome? When the bowel is “irritated”, a person may suffer with bloating, cramping, pain, indigestion, constipation or diarrhoea, or a combination of these. In the UK, the incidence of Irritable bowel Syndrome (IBS) has been documented as 17%, and the [...]
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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