Nutrition
Enjoy Exercise and Food
It’s not often that you hear people say “I love vegetables. They would have to be my all time favourite foods” or “I absolutely loved every step of that half marathon that I just ran”.
If most people were honest, they would tell you that they eat well for their health or to look good and [...]
Muscle cramps – what can you do about them?
Most of us know the feeling of a muscle cramp, but do you know what causes them? Often it means that your body isn’t getting enough important minerals and vitamins from the food you’re eating. At KingsWilliam we can help to identify what’s causing painful muscle cramps so you can get rid of them for [...]
Zinc from whole foods
When we find that someone needs to increase the amount of zinc in their system, they often ask us: ”What is zinc used for?” It’s a hard question to answer because Zinc is involved in just about everything.
In this latest nutrition download on “Vitamins and Minerals from Whole Food: Zinc”, we have given you a [...]
Vegetarians
There are many health benefits with being a vegetarian as long as you do it properly. But did you know that being a vegetarian is not as simple as removing the meat from your plate? There are some nutrients found in animal based products that can be lacking in a vegetarians diet such as protein, [...]
How SMART are your resolutions?
The date is sometime in April. The client I am seeing can be aged anywhere between 20 and 65, male or female. We go through the usual meet and greet. I already know that they are generally healthy. They may have slightly raised blood pressure or cholesterol, but overall, if they went for a medical, [...]
Surviving the Silly Season
Christmas and New Year are just two days within a year, yet the celebration of these two days can take up months and unfortunately, if not dealt with appropriately, these months of celebrations can take their toll on your waist line. For a few hints on how to survive the silly season and get through [...]
Health Myths Busted
Depending on which media outlet you access and which stories you choose to believe it can be very easy to justify the consumption of almost any foods or drinks. To make healthy choices that little bit easier, we have de-coded the top 10 health myths.
1. Red wine is good for your heart
There are definite pros [...]
Foods to boost your brain power
Eat well, think well- not such a silly saying after all. Research has shown that by eating the right foods you can boost the memory power of your brain, so if you have exams coming up or are just planning on being able to complete the soduko in next week’s newspaper read on…
Antioxidants act to [...]
How do I get Magnesium into my diet?
We are often asked “What food should I eat to get the vitamins and minerals I need?” Many people who visit this clinic share the philosophy that says we should be able to get most, if not all, our daily nutrient needs from whole foods. As practitioners, supplementation is not our first choice of treatment. [...]
Going the Whole Grain
As a Dietitian, I am constantly advising clients of small changes that they can make to their current diet and lifestyle to reap massive health rewards. One of these changes is changing from white bread, pastas and rice to wholegrain varieties. Aside from adding more taste and interest to a meal, the health benefits found [...]
