Belle Nutrition

18/12/2025

The beauty of a pre Xmas trip to Lisbon.
After a ten day cleanse supporting a group of clients on their detox journeys, Lisbon was fabulous in steering back to the real world.
Life can feel especially overstimulating after ten days steeped in nature and calm.
Lisbon was a buzz but easy to stay away into the calm of the botanical gardens or retreat into a coffee shop.
Finding food can be difficult to negotiate afyer a detox so good to plan ahead. I stayed very near a cafe called ‘Honest Goodness’ - a chain of healthy eateries … serving up softly cooked tofu, baked veggies and cleverly flavoured salad bowls. Pictured was a ‘Ginger Honey Goat’ Salad bowl … beyond delicious. I will recreate it and include my recipe in the next newsletter - be sure to sign up www.belleamatt.com
Lisbon was also about connecting with new friends. One of the best things about travel.
Stunning views, incredible architecture … all drizzled with Xmas lights … so a feast for the eyes, not only the belly.
My heart is full as I leave this beautiful place 🙏🏻🙏🏻

16/12/2025

What did I learn from this 10 day cleanse ?
The importance of light and big blue skies.
How much I value offering my knowledge on all things wellness. That sense of ikigai when I hear words of gratitude.
The validation of being part of someone’s wellness journey. It’s a mutually beneficial thing.
The joy of connection. I learnt so much from spending this time immersed in a community. Listening to stories. Understanding culture, backgrounds, journeys. Time in a Community is such a wonderful way to get ‘out of your own head’ and into a collective supporting way of thinking.
The power of nature and all its gifts. I’ve always been a huge advocate of time in nature but it’s always good to remind yourself how real fresh air and consuming the fruits of the land rejuvenates. Fresh guava from the orchard - what a treat.
And from a perspective of total unapologetic vanity … love to find my cheek bones again 👌🏼
I cant recommend it enough. Join me next year. Dates - spring, autumn and pre Xmas 2026 to be announced. Subscribe to my newsletter for updates. www.belleamatt.com

09/12/2025

Why I escaped to the Algarve for a pre-Christmas detox …
Stepping off the plan under a pure blue sky. Instant exhale.
Juice fasting. Always keen to flood my body with high nutrient juices. And tip the balance ⚖️
Hosting health talks for the guests. Talking through some of my favourite themes. Longevity and detox go hand in hand.
The lake walk. My ritual. Where every day begins and life slows down.
Re-establishing healthy habits. Small strategies which lead to a bigger picture.
Maybe you’ll join me next time

02/12/2025

Forget the Blue Zones for a moment - here are ‘longevity’ lessons closer to home.
Over many a road trip, myself and my 83 year old father have discussed ageing. An 80 something year old man, steady on his feet, always up for a camping trip and with many a tale to tell. ‘What are your longevity tips’? I ask.
‘People need purpose and objectives when they retire. Something to get up for and target first thing in the morning’.
Some would call it ‘ikigai’ - a Japanese term … but we don’t need to travel too far to grasp the concept.
Retirement truths - he refers to retirement as ‘a double edged sword’, ‘people crave it, save for it … but once they get here often do not know what to do with their free time’
Time well spent- His time is often filled with self-taught wood work. Up and out at the crack of dawn, crafting unwanted palate wood into furniture. My apartment is full of his creations. This isn’t done for money, but for the joy of creating something useful out of an object which would otherwise be discarded. Holding dear to the ‘waste not want not’ attitude of the post war era.
Purpose as medicine - food, sleep and exercise are discussed as the 3 main pillars of health and longevity. Let’s elevate purpose as a longevity tool.
Free time can be ageing or energising. Never to early to work on purpose 🙌🏼

28/11/2025

Today the magic happened. Two of my longevity highs collided.
Ikigai and connection.
If you’re not familiar with ikigai, it’s all about ‘what makes you tick’? For me, this includes many things. One is … being a source of inspiration, setting others afloat into their journey of wellness.
So this morning I attended The Nutritionist Brunch hosted by the wonderful … I was there on behalf of the supplement platform which all nutritionists are keen to hear about. To spread the word and welcome NT’s aboard this fabulous wellness platform which cuts the noise of the supplement market and offers nutritionists support and education alongside a carefully curated product repertoire.
During the morning so many of my CNM students came over to say ‘hi’ and we shared many a heart warming conversation. Happy to see these women thriving in an exciting health arena. And so ikigaid (new word!) to have been part of your journey.
Connection is just so incredibly important 🙌🏼

24/11/2025

Calling all Nutritionists and Health Coaches

Are you interested in joining W-Wellness - or already signed up but not sure where to start?

W-Wellness is an expert-led wellness platform built specifically for Nutritionists and Health Coaches. Our mission is to take the noise out of the supplement market.

When you type “turmeric” into a search engine, you won't need to sift through 72 options as we streamline the choice for you and talk you through the best evidence-based solutions, if you need our support. We curate premium brands (premium in quality, not price) that demonstrate true efficacy, thoughtful formulation, and transparent science. This gives you and your clients clarity, confidence, and a trusted space to work from.

Join Belle and Maz for a 30-minute lunchtime session that will:
• Introduce you to W-Wellness
• Show you how to add your first client
• Help you build your practitioner favourites

Date: Wednesday 3rd December, 12:30pm
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84026402372?pwd=5O6q5JpqxNvF1LfN1Tm4b8D8bSgTea.1

If you can’t make the session, email nutritionist@w-wellness.co.uk
and we’ll arrange a one-to-one call at a convenient time.

As a reminder, being part of the W-Wellness community gives you access to:

• Our Practitioner Group on LinkedIn
A space to share insights and stay informed on industry updates. Each Wednesday we spotlight a Supplement Brand of the Month, alongside our Monthly Focus. Every Friday, our Wellness Brief explores current health trends.
Join the Practitioner Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14948027/

• Nutrition Support for You and Your Clients
Got a question about supplements or recommendations?
Email nutritionist@w-wellness.co.uk
for direct support from our team.

See you at the webinar — or speak soon for your one-to-one.

13/11/2025

What can we learn about longevity from our own elders? Far flung longevity hot spots get the headlines but sometimes the best advice is closer to home.
I’m Belle, a nutritionist fascinated by what helps us to thrive, not purely focused on length of life - but how do we live well? Today I’m celebrating my parents, both in their mid 80’s.
Growing their own fruit and vegetables, superbly physically and mentally active and living to the rhythm of nature there’s a lot we can learn. So I asked for their top tips - of which there were many - so let’s see this as part 1.
‘Don’t take yourself too seriously’.
‘Be moderate with food and alcohol’ … aligns well with ‘hara hachi bu’ (Okinawan ‘8 parts full’ ritual) I’m nut sure thats happening in my Moules’ photo but living life with balance allows for a few indulgences!
‘Walk everywhere, when you have the opportunity’ … simple, consistent. No gym required, just life lived in motion.
‘Don’t fall into the trap of feeling old just because the calendar tells you so’ … ageing can begin in the mind before reaching the body.
‘Buy an MX5 and keep the journey alive’ … love this.
More to follow. The best well-being advice doesn’t need to come from the lab. Let’s learn from the people who lived it.

06/11/2025

https://www.belleamatt.com/new-events/2025/11/6/a-winter-detox-in-the-algarve

Swap the mince pies for a 10 day retreat - Dec 6-16th - in the Algarve. I'm excited to make this change and welcome health seekers to join me. Currently there is a 200 Euro discount on this December retreat experience. Take a read at the event link and for any further information or do send me an email at bellenutrition@gmail.com

Join me for a 10-day, pre-Christmas juice fast in the beautiful Algarve countryside at Moinhos Velhos, near Lagos. This peaceful retreat offers daily yoga, meditation, fresh juices, and deep rest surrounded by nature. It’s the perfect way to cleanse body and mind, release stress, and return home l...

05/11/2025

Calling Nutritionists and Health Coaches

Are you interested in signing up to W-Wellness? Or signed up and not sure where to start?

What is W-Wellness? - An expert led online platform providing a curated selection of wellness products. We are welcoming health professionals to join our community and start using our supplement selections to support your client plans.

Join Belle and Maz for a 30-minute lunchtime session that will:
· Introduce you to W-Wellness
· Show you how to add your first client
· Help you build your practitioner favourites
· Get you started earning 25% commission on every client purchase

Date: Thursday 13th November | 12.30pm

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83979518671

If you can’t make the session, just email nutritionist@w-wellness.co.uk and we’ll arrange a one-to-one call at a convenient time.

As a reminder, being part of the W-Wellness community gives you access to:

• Our Practitioner Group on LinkedIn
A space to share insights and stay up to date with the latest in wellness. Each Wednesday, we feature a Supplement Brand of the Month and our Monthly Focus. Every Friday, our Wellness Brief explores current health trends - we’d love you to join the conversation.
Join the Practitioner Group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14948027/

• Nutrition Support for You and Your Clients
Have a question about supplements or product recommendations?
Email nutritionist@w-wellness.co.uk for direct support from our team.

See you at the webinar or speak soon for your one-to-one.

31/10/2025

For years, SMASH has been touted as the elixir of health - but do we need to rethink this?
A new 2025 paper in Marine Pollution Bulletin is challenging one of nutrition’s long-held assumptions: that oily fish is the safest, most effective route to omega-3 consumption.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X25007945
The study reports persistent contamination of marine species with mercury, PCBs, and PFAS, including the pelagic fish we know under the SMASH acronym (sardines, mackerel, anchovies, salmon, herring). While levels often sit within legal limits, the authors argue that these limits don’t reflect cumulative exposure or the combined toxic load already seen in population health data.
For practitioners, this raises an important question: is the “oily-fish-first” approach still the safest option, particularly for clients with cardiometabolic conditions, endocrine disruption, detoxification challenges, or those planning pregnancy?
In this context, high-quality omega-3 supplementation becomes less about convenience and more about risk management. Trusted, independently tested options include:
• Wild Nutrition Pure Strength Omega-3
• Inessa Advanced Omega-3
• Bare Biology’s fish oil range including Vim & Vigour (algae-based, for those avoiding marine sources)
All are available through the W-Wellness platform, where transparency and contaminant screening are non-negotiable.
As this research becomes harder to ignore, should we now be prioritising screened supplementation over SMASH in routine clinical guidance?
We will be unpacking this further including practical implications for client protocols inside the W-Wellness Practitioner Group.
To join the discussion, you just need to be a Nutritional Therapist or Health Coach and part of our community it’s free to sign up here: https://w-wellness.co.uk/pages/practitioner-sign-up

29/10/2025

What can we learn from Gen Z?
As someone with a keen focus on longevity, I invest time in reading and researching the question. ‘What makes us live longer and healthier lives’? And much of this is centred around geographical locations, nutrition and lifestyle.
Im also interested in new generations. How their thought patterns differ and what can we learn. If you have Gen Z children or colleagues this may resonate.
It’s common in our 50’s to post on a midlife shift which enables us to stop caring so much about other peoples judgements, negative opinions of us - we shake off the shackles of feeling like we need to ‘fit in’. We may have struggled for years hiding who we really are in order to fit that expectation of marriage/ settled/ steady job/ age appropriate clothing and make up etc
Decades of blending and masking, living unfulfilled lives … how much cortisol is produced I wonder in the process of dumbing down self-expression.
Enter Gen Z who have a wholly different mindset. Where non conformity is to be celebrated. It’s not even a conversation. Authenticity is quietly accepted or noisily fought for. What we reached at 50 they knew by 20.
And this freedom to be yourself will perhaps allow for lives less ‘people pleasing’, calmer central nervous systems …

What we can admire is that natural grasp of ‘you do you’ and the open dialogue of ‘identity, boundaries and wellbeing’
So much to learn from our younger generations. As well as our older ones. If you’re interested to read more, my latest blog post is on just this. Link in my bio.

www.belleamatt.com

28/10/2025

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