The gut-skin axis is one of the most clinically interesting developments in dermatology β the idea that skin conditions are often expressions of gut dysfunct...
Vanda's Kitchen Journal: Healthy Food, Nutrition & Well-Being
Welcome to the Vandaβs Kitchen Journal β 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 Londonβs nut free, halal and gluten free friendly kitchen near St Paul's Cathedral.
The brain is the body's most metabolically demanding organ β consuming approximately 20% of total energy despite comprising only 2% of body weight. Its nutri...
The Blue Zones β five regions where people consistently live to 100 and beyond (Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Icaria, Greece; Loma Lin...
Exercise nutrition for women over 40 requires different considerations than the generic sports nutrition guidelines developed primarily in younger male cohor...
The phrase 'hormonal balance' is used extensively in wellness marketing with varying degrees of scientific rigour. This guide separates the evidence-based nu...
London has more gluten-free options than at any previous point in its history. The problem is not availability β it is quality and honesty. For people with c...
Immune function is influenced by nutrition more directly than almost any other physiological system. Deficiencies in specific micronutrients reliably impair ...
Seasonal eating β consuming produce at the time of year when it naturally grows in the UK β has compelling arguments on both health and environmental grounds...
The thyroid gland regulates metabolism, energy production, body temperature, heart rate, and cognitive function β making thyroid health one of the most found...
Cooking from scratch β preparing meals from whole, unprocessed ingredients rather than ultra-processed convenience foods β has documented health benefits bey...
Restrictive dieting produces short-term weight loss in most people but long-term weight regain in 80-95% β with many regaining more than they originally lost...
Chronic fatigue β persistent tiredness not resolved by sleep β is one of the most common complaints in UK primary care. While chronic fatigue has multiple po...