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Best Nutrition uses dietary therapy with wholefoods to help bring the body back into balance

24/05/2026

☀️💧 HOT WEATHER = HYDRATION TIME 💧☀️

When the sun comes out, many of us remember the sunscreen but forget the WATER! 💦 😅

Even mild dehydration can leave you feeling:
🥱 Tired
😵 Headachy
🧠 Foggy-headed
🍪 Craving sugary snacks
💪 Low in energy

And as we get older, our thirst signals aren’t always as strong so it’s even more important to sip regularly throughout the day💦

A few easy hydration tips:
💧 Start the day with a big glass of water💦
🍓 Add lemon 🍋, cucumber 🥒 mint or berries for flavour
🥗 Eat water-rich foods like 🥒, melon 🍈 lettuce 🥬, strawberries 🍓
☕ Balance tea/coffee ☕️ with extra water💦💦💦💦
🧴 Keep a water bottle nearby as a reminder

A simple guide:
✔️ Pale straw-coloured urine = usually well hydrated💦
⚠️ Dark yellow urine = time to drink more fluids💦💦

Hydration helps support:
❤️ Energy
🧠 Concentration
🌿 Digestion
💪 Muscles & joints
😊 Healthy skin

So today’s challenge:
How many glasses of water have you had so far today? 👇💦

21/04/2026

We talk a lot about protein, carbs, and fats but what about fibre?

Fibre is one of the most underrated nutrients when it comes to overall health, yet it plays a crucial role in how our bodies function day to day.

Why fibre matters:
• Supports healthy digestion and regular bowel movements 💩💩
• Helps the body eliminate waste and toxins effectively, including hormones and excess cholesterol👍
• Slows down sugar absorption so better blood sugar balance ⚖️
• Keeps you fuller for longer (hello, fewer cravings)🙌
• Feeds your good gut bacteria for better overall health ✅

🥦 Where to get it?
Vegetables 🫛🥑🥒🥕🥦🥬 are one of the best and most reliable sources of fibre, especially when you include a variety:
• Leafy greens (like kale, 🥬 lettuce)
• Cruciferous veg (broccoli 🥦cauliflower)
• Root veg (carrots🥕beetroot)
• Courgette 🥒 peppers 🫑 , green beans 🫛

The key is variety and consistency, aim to fill at least half your plate with vegetables at most meals.

Simple. Powerful. Often overlooked.

If you’re focusing on protein but skipping the veg 🥦🥬🥒🫑 you’re missing a big piece of the puzzle 🧩

20/04/2026

Yep cut me in half and you’ll find an avocado 🥑 pip 😂😂

14/04/2026

Sleep is one of the most underrated foundations of good health, yet it influences so much more than just how tired 😴 we feel.

When sleep is poor, it can disrupt hunger hormones, increase cravings (especially for quick carbs 🥐🥖🥪) and lead to higher blood sugar levels the following day. Over time, this makes it harder to stay on track with healthy choices, even when your intentions are good.

That’s why a consistent approach matters. Prioritising quality sleep, nourishing your body with whole foods, and building simple, sustainable daily habits creates a ripple effect in supporting your energy, your mood, and your overall wellbeing 🙌

Our programmes are designed to help you do exactly that, stay consistent, feel supported, and make those healthy choices feel easier and more natural every day 💚

04/04/2026

Happy Easter.

How about enjoying chocolate without the guilt? Ever tried pairing 85% dark chocolate with blueberries? 🍫🫐

This is such a delicious combo and it’s also a powerful nutritional synergy at work.

Both are rich in polyphenols, those amazing plant compounds that help reduce inflammation and support heart health. But when you eat them together 🍫 🫐something even better happens 🙌

The flavonoids in dark chocolate 🍫 and the anthocyanins in blueberries 🫐 work together to enhance antioxidant activity in the body. Think better protection for your cells, improved blood flow, and even support for brain function.

This hack can also help stabilise blood sugar when enjoyed in the right portion, making it a smart treat rather than a guilty one.

Enjoy this:
A small square of 85% dark chocolate with a handful of fresh blueberries after a meal. Simple, satisfying, and doing your body good 🎉

Sometimes the most powerful health habits are also the most enjoyable 🍫🫐

Happy Easter ❤️

07/03/2026

Why Plants Matter

You may have heard me talk about eating the rainbow 🌈 but have you ever wondered why the colours in fruits and vegetables are so important?

Plants produce natural compounds called phytonutrients (sometimes called phytochemicals). These are powerful protective substances that help plants defend themselves from things like sunlight, pests and environmental stress.

The amazing thing is… when we eat those plants, those same compounds help protect us too.
Different coloured fruits and vegetables contain different phytonutrients, each supporting the body in unique ways:

🟥 Red foods (like tomatoes, strawberries and peppers) support heart health
🟧 Orange foods (carrots, sweet potatoes) support skin and vision
🟨 Yellow foods (peppers, squash) support immunity
🟩 Green foods (broccoli, kale, courgette) support detoxification and overall health
🟪 Purple/blue foods (berries, red cabbage) support brain health and healthy ageing

This is why eating a wide variety of plant foods is so important during our cleanse and beyond (we are now Day 6!).

Real fruits and vegetables will always be the foundation of good nutrition. But because many of us struggle to consistently eat the wide range of plants our bodies thrive on, having a concentrated blend of fruit, vegetable and berry powders from whole foods can be a helpful way to complement what we’re already eating.

So today, take a look at your plate and ask yourself:
🌈 How many colours can I add?
Your body will thank you for it!

Let me know if you need an easy way to add more

05/03/2026

I love a good podcast, and recently I was listening to David Beckham talking with Dr Mark Hyman.

What really struck me was this:
David looks after his body now based on how he wants to function at 80.

That resonated with me 🙏

At 63, I don’t just want to “get older.” I want to be strong, Independent, Clear-minded, Able to travel, Caddy for my son, Lift my own suitcase, Get up off the floor easily, and enjoy life without being ruled by pain or medication.

And here’s the truth I’ve learned especially over the last year on my own health journey:

The woman I am at 80 is being built right here, right now.

Every protein-rich meal 🍣🐥
Every workout 💪
Every intake of colourful vegetables 🥦🥬🍅🍆🍠🥕
Every walk🚶
Every early night instead of scrolling 😴💤
Every time I manage stress instead of letting it manage me 🧘

Research shows most age-related chronic diseases are driven by lifestyle. Heart disease. Type 2 diabetes. Frailty. Cognitive decline. They’re not inevitable consequences of turning 60+. They’re often the result of decades of small daily choices.

The empowering part? It’s never too late, our bodies are incredibly responsive even in our 50s, 60s and beyond.

I’ve lost several pounds over the past few months not through extremes, but through consistency. More strength training. Prioritising quality protein. Sleeping properly. Meditating. Eating lots of whole foods. Reducing inflammation. Doing the unglamorous basics well.

And I feel stronger now than I did a few years ago, physically and mentally but it’s a journey not a destination, I’m a work in progress 👍

So if you’re 55+ and reading this, here’s my challenge to you:

Stop training for the body you had at 30. Start training for the life you want at 80.

Build muscle 💪
Protect your brain 🧠
Stabilise your blood sugar 🟰
Move daily 🚶💃🏊‍♂️🚲🏋️‍♂️
Eat to nourish 🥦🥬🫑🥒🥑🫐🍋🥕🥒not just to fill.

Ageing is inevitable ✅
Frailty is not ⛔️

If you want support, structure, and accountability to start building your nourished, strong-at-80 body now message me. Let’s do this 🙌

01/03/2026

Happy First Day of Spring 🌷

Nature is starting again and so can we 🌱🪴🪻🌼

I’m using today and this Month as my reminder to:
• Clear the clutter
• Simplify my routines
• Nourish my body
• Let go of habits that don’t serve me

Spring cleaning isn’t just about clearing filing cabinets and wardrobes (although I’m doing that too) it’s about energy, mindset, and how we choose to fuel ourselves.

Looking forward to our programmes that start tomorrow too🥦🥕🍅🍆🥒

New season. Fresh momentum. Let’s thrive 🌿

30/01/2026

Do you know what path you are on?
Well I’m just on my last day of Phase 2 of our TriFast Feeling full of energy, mental clarity gone up several gears. Tasty meals no deprivation. Great group support. Ramping up to the fast on Saturday 🙌

How do you fast? Let me know 💪

20/01/2026

Thank you to all my 🙏❤️

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