Nutritional psychiatry has produced enough high-quality research to make evidence-based dietary recommendations for mental health support. The SMILES trial, ...
Vanda's Kitchen Journal: Healthy Food, Nutrition & Well-Being
Welcome to the Vanda’s Kitchen Journal — your space for trusted insights on healthy eating, nutrition, and well-being. From allergen-free catering and food choices that boost energy to gut health, digestion, and balanced living, we explore how what you eat shapes how you feel. Discover practical tips, expert perspectives, and real stories from inside London’s nut free, halal and gluten free friendly kitchen near St Paul's Cathedral.
UK food law requires 14 allergens to be declared in all food labelling and, for food businesses, in menus and allergen information provided to customers. The...
London has one of the most vibrant halal food scenes in Europe — reflecting 1.2 million Muslim residents and growing mainstream interest. But navigating the ...
A landmark 2021 Cell study demonstrated that high-fermented-food diets (versus high-fibre diets) significantly increased gut microbiome diversity and reduced...
Natasha's Law came into force on 1 October 2021. In October 2026, it marks five years. This assessment examines what has genuinely changed in corporate cater...
The City of London's food culture has shifted substantially in the past five years — driven by the return-to-office transition, growing dietary diversity awa...
Dehydration as a cause of fatigue is consistently underestimated. Most people don't feel thirsty until 1-2% dehydrated — at which point measurable cognitive ...
The connection between food quality and workplace productivity is supported by a growing body of research examining specific mechanisms by which dietary qual...
Mindful eating — bringing deliberate, non-judgemental awareness to the experience of eating — has an evidence base for improving dietary quality, reducing em...
Ultra-processed food (UPF) awareness has reached a tipping point in the UK. The Lancet's November 2025 series on UPF generated the largest food-related media...
UK food labelling changed significantly after Brexit, with new rules coming into force from 2023 onwards. Understanding how to read nutrition labels — traffi...
The perception that healthy eating is expensive is widely held and largely incorrect when the right foods are prioritised. The most nutritious foods availabl...