Navigating a balanced vegan or vegetarian diet can sometimes be overwhelming especially now with increased availability in supermarkets. So what should you be looking out for to keep healthy?

Out of all the questions I get asked about nutrition, iron is one of the most frequent. This might be because so many of us feel tired constantly or the fact that iron is associated with red meat and people’s concerns about not getting enough with a more plant focussed way of eating.

The free from aisles in supermarkets have exploded with an abundance of gluten free products and I often hear of people (and new clients) choosing gluten free products with the belief they are making healthier choices.

Supporting gut health is a topic I am fascinated about and discuss regularly in clinic. Recent research shows that eating a variety of different plant foods has been shown to have the most significant impact on gut health.

Smoothies can be a great way of increasing your daily fruit & veg intake and can work well alongside a meal or as a snack. 

The UK supplement industry is huge and growing rapidly - expected to be worth £559 million by 2025. You can find pills, herbs, tinctures, powders that support literally every ailment and desire in most supermarkets, health food stores and pharmacists.

I often get asked what the miracle food or diet is that will result in a bulletproof immune system, endless energy, a healthy gut, weight loss and prevent physical and mental ill health. The honest answer is there isn’t one single food or diet that will work for everyone. 

I am regularly asked about the impact of caffeine on health and although there is no absolute ‘wrong’ or ‘right’ in nutrition, understanding the facts can empower you to make your own decisions on whether foods might work for you.