Fibre is good for the gut and the microbiome, helping to build a colony of good bacteria that supports our immune system, breaks down food to send nutrients into the body, and synthesises vitamins. It also aids our digestion. It helps to slow down digestion to help blood sugars release at a slower pace, stopping those blood sugar spikes and it helps to keep bowel movements regular. Fibre is found in fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains.

Eat the rainbow. Eating a wide variety of different fruit and vegetables helps you to consume a variety of different vitamins and minerals that we need for our body to function at its best ability. Each colour has its own unique set of antioxidants that help benefit our health.

Protein is something we should be thinking of adding to each meal. Like fibre, it helps to slow down digestion and slow down the release of sugars into the blood, this will also help keep you sated. The amino acids in protein build and repair muscles, bones and make hormones and enzymes in our body. It has many other functions in our body, which is why is it a vital part of our diet.

Fat, like protein and carbohydrates, is a vital nutrient that we need in our body to survive. Note that not all fats are equal, however healthy fats including oily fish, nuts, olive oil and avocados help our body to absorb vital nutrients into the body. They can help lower cholesterol, helps the immune system and provide structure for cell membranes.

Omega 3 fatty acids found in oily fish are known to reduce inflammation and regulate clotting and blood flow. They are an integral part of cell membranes and affect the function of cell receptors. Our body cannot make omega 3 fatty acids and we do need to source it from our diet. Omega 3 fatty acids can help with the symptoms of depression, help prevent heart disease, reduce acne flare ups, and can help to ease the effects of arthritis.

Above all, as I mentioned above, a healthy diet is unique to you and your body and is all about balance and not restriction. It is about being mindful of what and how much you are eating and making sure you are choosing foods that will nourish your body and your soul. Taking note of how what you are eating makes you feel both physically and mentally.

If you would like to know more about what specific nutritional adjustments that you can make I can help you. We can work together to look at what foods or changes can benefit you and your healths needs. I cannot give medical advise, but I can work alongside your health professional to give you guidance about the food that will aid your medical needs.