Dips - Rosie Letts Nutrition

Eating well during lockdown

It would be easy to put living on the backburner during lockdown. Here are my tips to make eating well during lockdown simple, enjoyable and affordable.

It’s that time of year again… winter blues, otherwise know as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) which can affect people who have normal mental health and moods through most of the year. It’s a common story that as the days get shorter and darker, people start to feel lethargic, gloomier and less interested in doing things that make them feel active and happier, which includes eating healthily. When we feel low, it’s tempting to reach for sweet treats for a quick sugar rush, but this won’t make the blues disappear!

Endometriosis nutritional therapy

Endometriosis is a reproductive disorder, where endometrial cells which are usually found in the lining of the womb, implant themselves elsewhere in the body. During your monthly, your hormones fluctuate, which stimulates these endometrial cells to grow, and then...

9 strategies for effective natural detoxification

At this time of year there is a lot of media focus on detoxing and much of it is negative. The word has become associated with fad diets, strict juice cleanses and deprivation. However it can be argued that your overall health can largely be determined by the ability of your body to detoxify itself.

Nutritional approaches to managing endometriosis

Nutritional approaches to managing Endometriosis. Now lets take a look at your risk factors, and nutritional approaches to managing this complex condition.

Bottled water vs tap water; What should we drink?

As I am sure you are aware, it is of vital importance to drink plenty of fluid throughout the day to keep you hydrated. Water is important for many processes, including the transport of nutrients around the body, excretion of waste products, and helping your mind to...

IBS Nutrition Case Study

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common conditions clients come to see me for - seeking relief from symptoms such as constipation, pain, diarrhoea, wind, bloating and headaches. In this IBS case-study, I aim to show you how IBS can present, and how...

Food intolerance-what you need to know

Food intolerance is a condition with a wide range of symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about how food intolerance develops and how to test.

Better digestion guide (part 1): Causes of gastrointestinal distress

Digestive complaints are amongst the most common reasons for individuals seeking medical help. There are more than 200 over-the-counter remedies for digestive disorders, many of which create additional digestive problems in their place, and that’s not even the worst news. Many medics don’t seem to be aware that once we have a compromised digestive system it can play out over our entire bodies leading to allergies, arthritis, autoimmune conditions, acne, chronic fatigue, mood disorders, intolerances, autism and more. So having a healthy gut is central to our entire health.

Healthy hot chocolate recipe

This healthy hot chocolate recipe is my all time favourite winter warming drink and beats coffee hands down for its energising effects.

The Power of Probiotics

Last week’s episode of BBC Two’s ‘Trust Me I’m a Doctor’ dealt with the increasingly popular discussion that probiotics and fermented foods might be good for our health. It highlighted that these foods can improve our gut bacteria, which has the power to fight a number of health issues. Probiotics work in a completely different way to antibiotics; they positively change our gut bacteria, rather than killing them. By increasing our intake of probiotics, we encourage the growth of good gut bacteria, which ultimately leads to better health.

The Gut Life

The Gut Life Looking after your gut is important and there are a number of simple ways to go about this. Drinking lots of water and having a balanced diet packed full of fresh fruit and vegetables is key and lays the foundations for a healthy lifestyle going forwards....

Better digestion guide (part 2): Healing your gut

Due you suffer from impaired digestion? Fortunately there are simple dietary and lifestyle changes we can all make to give our digestive organs a helping hand, reduce stress and restore balance.

Foods that support digestion

A sluggish gut can result in all sorts of symptoms. Here are a few of my favourite foods that support digestion and will keep your gut happy.

Eat yourself happy! Use food to improve your mood and mental health.

Did you know that the food choices that we make can have a dramatic effect on the way we feel and that when we feel good about ourselves we are more likely to make healthy food choices. Here are my favourite and least favourite food choices for creating a healthier, happier you.

Create Your Own Holistic Fertility Plan With These 4 Steps

Thinking about an appointment at the fertility clinic? A holistic fertility plan can help you optimize your fertility, conceive naturally, and have a vibrant, healthy pregnancy. An integrative approach to fertility evaluates every aspect of your life, and since your...

Mediterranean vegetable tray bake with salsa verde

whole baked cauliflower and the crispy leaves are delicious. Serve with this courgette and squash dahl, kachumber salad and chapatti.

How to make your new years’ resolutions turn into long lasting habits.

Oftentimes, we make plans and “resolutions” that we inevitably break because we fail to put in place the necessary habit forming structures which can ensure lasting changes. In fact, there is science to habit making and habit breaking and it lies in the all-important neural pathways in our brains.

Whole baked spiced cauliflower with courgette and squash dhal