The NHS 5 A Day target — consuming at least five 80g portions of fruit and vegetables daily — is one of the most evidence-based dietary recommendations avail...
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.
Vitamin D deficiency is one of the most prevalent nutritional deficiencies in the UK, affecting an estimated 1 in 5 adults. In older adults, both the risk of...
Jet lag — the circadian disruption produced by rapid time zone crossing — affects almost everyone who travels across three or more time zones. Symptoms inclu...
The skin microbiome — the community of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms living on the skin surface — is increasingly understood as a key de...
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) affects approximately 10–20% of children and 5–10% of adults in the UK, making it one of the most common chronic skin conditions. ...
Oily skin — driven by excess sebum production from sebaceous glands — affects a significant proportion of people, particularly during adolescence and young a...
The skin barrier — the outermost layer of the epidermis — is the body's primary physical defence against environmental threats: bacteria, allergens, irritant...
Gut motility — the coordinated muscular contractions that move food and waste through the digestive system — is one of the least-discussed but most practical...
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is one of the most time-efficient forms of exercise available — short sessions producing substantial cardiovascular a...
Overtraining syndrome (OTS) — the functional impairment produced by a training load that exceeds the body's capacity for adaptation and recovery — is one of ...
Emotional eating — eating in response to emotional states rather than physical hunger — is one of the most common and least clinically recognised challenges ...
All proteins are made of amino acids, but not all proteins contain the same amino acids or in the same proportions. The concept of protein quality addresses ...