nutrition matters kjm

29/11/2023

And if you haven't found the healthy recipe link yet...........
Try now and see if you can make just one change this week.......to breakfast, dinner, lunchbox, snacks and puddings...........

https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/

22/11/2023

Continuing on the weight management focus.....
Weight management is supported by keeping active, which in also keeps us healthier.

The NHS has some amazing workout and exercise videos to get you started, FREE!
Follow the link and start something new.....
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/

15/11/2023

To make it even easier, there is a free NHS weight loss plan app......
Give it a go........
Download on the App Store https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/id1519208548

Get it on Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhs.weightloss

08/11/2023

Soooo.......
If you found out last week that your BMI was not in a healthy place, the NHS have a support site for Healthy eating when trying to lose weight.

There are tips for small changes, portions sizes and access to healthy recipes.

Take a look......

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/lose-weight/healthy-eating-when-trying-to-lose-weight/

07/11/2023

This month the focus is - Weight Management and health........
Commonly, Body Mass Index, which takes into account your height and weight, is used to determine if someone is a healthy weight. For most adults, a BMI of:
18.5 to 24.9 - healthy weight
25 to 29.9 - overweight
30 to 39.9 - obesity
40 or above - severely obesity
However, BMI is a very crude measure, and is not used on its own to diagnose obesity. Other factors, such as your gender, ethnicity, body composition and age should be taken into account.
You can use the NHS BMI calculator to check yours.

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/bmi-calculator/

01/11/2023

This month the focus is - Weight Management and health........

Commonly, Body Mass Index, which takes into account your height and weight, is used to determine if someone is a healthy weight. For most adults, a BMI of:

18.5 to 24.9 - healthy weight
25 to 29.9 - overweight
30 to 39.9 - obesity
40 or above - severely obesity

However, BMI is a very crude measure, and is not used on its own to diagnose obesity. Other factors, such as your gender, ethnicity, body composition and age should be taken into account.

You can use the NHS BMI calculator to check yours.

Check your BMI and understand your result

25/10/2023

Did you know that............................
Some types of carbohydrates contribute to IBS type symptoms. These carbohydrates are called FODMAPs, which stands for Fermentable, Oligo-saccharides, Di-saccharides, Mono-saccharides And Polyols.

Please note:
- The low FODMAP diet involves 4-8 weeks of FODMAP restriction, 6-10 weeks of FODMAP reintroduction using 3-day food challenges with high FODMAP foods and long-term personalisation to enable self-management and improved understanding of personal dietary triggers
- This dietary approach is complex and needs to be supported in it's approach so that unnecessary food restrictions and therefore nutrient deficits are avoided.

18/10/2023

To continue with the importance of gut health the BDA have a useful evidence based food fact sheet that focuses on Probiotics .....see link for more info.

Did you know?
The number of bacteria in your gut is almost 10 times more than the number of your own body cells. If you gathered your gut bacteria together, it would weigh around 1kg (over 2lbs).

https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/probiotics.html

10/10/2023

https://gutscharity.org.uk/2023/10/the-worlds-first-diverticular-disease-awareness-week/

This week (2nd-8th October) is the World’s First Diverticular Disease Awareness Week! Have you heard of it?

Diverticular disease affects 1 in 3, increasing to 1 in 2 people during their lifetime. Diverticula are permanent pockets that develop in the bowel and in some people, they can cause symptoms.

see the link above on guts uk for more info.

27/09/2023

Sustainable September - Week 4
What comes next?
Continue to make small steps and follow the BDA's Environmentally Sustainable Diet Project - One Blue Dot .........https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/one-blue-dot.html

For example, Find out how you can make some of your favourite meals better for you and better for the planet! - Starting with Breakfast.....

20/09/2023

Sustainable September - Week 3 What are others doing?
Just one of the many.........The BDA have partnered with ALDI to launch a sustainable and healthy shopping basket.

13/09/2023

Sustainable September - Week 2
What can you do?
Here's a starting point......