Marathon Fever Nutrition Were you inspired by the amazing people running the London marathon this weekend? Have the floods of marathon finishers’ Instagram posts motivated you to lace up your running trainers? This blog will take you through the key nutrition components for success in your training and future races! The building blocks of endurance…

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What Seasonal Easter Vegetables Can Teach Us About Gut Health? Easter is often painted as a season of chocolate eggs, hot cross buns, and a little well‑earned indulgence. And while those treats absolutely have their place, this time of year brings so much more than sweet treats. Spring is a moment of renewal: longer days,…

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Meal planning is a powerful way to support patients with structured, realistic dietary guidance, and myfood24 Healthcare builds it directly into the system. The platform offers flexible, evidence-based, and practical meal plan functionality for both healthcare professionals and patients. As part of this functionality, myfood24 provides healthcare professionals with access to evidence-based templates. We have…

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Behind the Label: Decoding the food label The food Label Read more in our nutrient blogs: Energy – Calories Digested Fat – The Facts of Fat Carbohydrate– The Case for Carbs Sugar – The Sweet Truth Fibre – The Unsung Hero of a Healthy Diet Protein – The Power of Protein Salt – Salt Unpacked…

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The Sweet Truth Sugar: The basics Sugar is a type of carbohydrate that occurs naturally in many foods, as well as being added during food preparation and processing. There are several different types of sugar in the diet, coming from a wide range of sources. Fuel, Flavour, Function As a form of carbohydrate sugar provides…

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Inside the Festive Feast Christmas is the time to embrace the season, spend time with loved ones and not be concerned with your nutritional intake. BUT are you someone who embraces Christmas starting November 1st? Do you get excited by the Christmas foods coming out in October? Are you testing your Christmas cooking and baking…

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Calories Digested lets talk energy: What fuels your body and why it matters Ever wonder what powers your brain on a Monday morning? Or why you hit that infamous post-lunch slump? Spoiler alert: it’s not magic or caffeine (well, not just caffeine)… it’s energy. But we’re not talking about “good vibes” energy. We’re talking about…

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SAlt unpacked Next up in our nutrient exposé series is salt. It is one of the most common ingredients in our diets… added to everything from snacks to sauces. However, there is more to this nutrient than taste. This blog sets out to expose the good, and the bad, of salt in our diets, share…

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Fibre: The unsung hero of a healthy diet When it comes to nutrition, protein often takes centre stage. Carbohydrates and fats are frequently debated. Yet, there’s one vital nutrient that quietly supports nearly every aspect of our health… and most people aren’t getting enough of it. That nutrient is fibre. It may not be the…

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The Facts of Fat Next up in the macronutrient series is Fats! Fats have long been misunderstood in the world of nutrition. Once vilified, they’re now recognised as essential components of a balanced diet. As one of the three macronutrients, alongside carbohydrates and protein, fat plays a vital role in energy production, nutrient absorption, hormone…

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The Case for Carbs Part two of our macronutrient blog series will be a deep dive into carbohydrates: what they are, their role in the body, sources in the diet and how they can play a role in health and fitness.  Carbohydrates: Fuelling the Body with Smart Energy Carbohydrates are often at the heart of…

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The Power of Protein Part one of our macronutrient blog series will be a deep dive into protein, what it is, it’s role in the body, sources in the diet and how it can play a role in health and fitness. Protein Explained Protein is a key macronutrient, making up a significant portion of our…

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