Lindsay Prendergast Nutrition

04/04/2025

Sound check at the Login lounge Camberley. Mike performing at 8pm supporting ‘Don’t Look Now’. He’s abit nervous but nothing like a large Malbec to calm the nerves 😜

18/05/2024

My favourite breakfast at the moment is chocolate porridge. Sweetened with mashed banana, 1 tsp of cacao, water & 60ml soya milk, topped with blueberries, chia seeds and chopped Brazil nuts. This filling breakfast gives me protein, essential fats, antioxidants and lots of fibre.

03/07/2023

Last opportunity to sign up for this Fridays lunchtime menopause Q&A. Book now! Contact me at info@lindsayprendergastnutrition.com or call on 07599075290 we have a few places left!

10/05/2023

Great opportunity which I am excited to offer to 2 people my 6 week menopause programme and always that apply will get a 30 min Free mini menopause review! Pass on to anyone else you think may be interested

18/03/2023

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a herb used in traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda) and is also known as Indian Ginseng. This herb is an adaptogen which means it helps the body adapt to stress. Apart from its stress relieving effects it appears to reduce cortisol and there is evidence that it improves total sleep time and sleep quality in people with insomnia. It is thought ashwagandha's benefits for sleep are due to its ability to enhance GABA receptor signaling. The most common dosage protocol is 600mg / day of a root extract taken with the last meal of the day to improve sleep. It is recommended to take for 4 weeks and then take a break for one week before taking it again to maintain potency. Although relatively safe, in some people it can cause drowsiness and may interact with certain drugs like benzodiazepines. Therefore discuss with a health professional like a Nutritional Therapist or a Herbalist before taking or self prescribing.
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18/03/2023

This week is sleep awareness week and the most common cause of insomnia is a change in your daily routine. For example, travelling, change in work hours, disruption of other behaviours (eating, exercise, leisure, etc.), and relationship conflicts can all cause sleep problems. Establishing good sleep hygiene is the most important thing you can do to maintain good sleep. It might also be helpful to keep a sleep diary to help pinpoint any particular problems. This is What You Can Do:
- Try to go to bed at the same time every day. Your body thrives on routine.
- Keep the temperature in your bedroom comfortable; not too hot, nor too cold.
- Use your bed only for sleep and s*x. This may help you completely switch off.
- Keep the bedroom completely dark, so you’re not disturbed by light, which your brain detects even when your eyes are closed. Eye masks can be useful.
- Spend time outdoors to soak up the sun.
- Try to take some gentle exercise every day. There is evidence that regular exercise improves restful sleep. This includes stretching and aerobic exercise. A brisk walk ticks both boxes.
- Make an effort to relax for at least 5 minutes before going to bed – a warm bath, massage, meditation.
- Keep your feet and hands warm. Wear warm socks and/or mittens or gloves to bed.
- Consider getting a traditional alarm clock so your smartphone can stay out of the bedroom. Better still, work out how much sleep you need by going to bed 15 minutes earlier until you find that you wake up naturally before your alarm. That’s your personal sleep requirement.
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07/03/2023

Just finished reading this fab book from my amazing friend & colleague we both studied together at CNM. This is a must read if tiredness is something you are struggling with. She recovered from her own bout of chronic fatigue which completely floored her & in this book she shares her own journey & the things she did to recover from chronic fatigue & get her energy back. Everything in here is do-able & realistic for those busy people out there who are close to burnout.

Fix Your Fatigue: 5 Steps to Regaining Your Energy

04/03/2023