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Accredited Online Nutrition Courses and Training at ION

We offer all our nutrition courses online, for flexible distance learning. Our courses are offered both full time and part time and are designed to fit around … See more

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What Is Functional Nutrition

WEBUsing nutrition to support health is sometimes referred to as ‘functional nutrition’. A subset of functional medicine, it’s an approach used to optimise how the …

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CPD on-demand Nutrigenomics: A Simplified Approach

WEBOverview . This CPD course is delivered: As an online on-demand-video from a live course is for: Nutritional therapy practitioners, nutritionists, dieticians, …

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Our clinic Institute for Optimum Nutrition

WEBHere at the Optimum Nutrition Clinic and the Brain Bio Centre our qualified, fully-insured practitioners are experienced in supporting clients with a range of health issues and …

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The lowdown on low stomach acid

WEBHealthy stomach acid has a pH somewhere between 1 and 3; for context, lemon juice and vinegar are about 2, while 7 is as neutral as water. A pH value above 3 suggests …

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How does nutrition affect your mental health

WEBEat 10-a-day. Several studies have linked a colourful, varied diet that includes vegetables, fruit, wholegrains and omega-3 fatty acids with good mental health. …

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Brown rice: nutrition, tips, health and risks

WEBThat makes brown rice a better source of vitamins and minerals, including calcium, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, selenium, vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). …

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Everything you need to know about courgettes

WEBAll those nutrients. Nutritionally, courgettes are a good source of manganese and potassium, vitamins B6 and C, lutein and zeaxanthin — the latter two being protective …

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Why intergenerational play benefits all

WEBMental health. Sometimes you watch a TV programme that sticks with you. For me, this has to include the first series of Channel 4’s Old People’s Home for Four …

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Choline: everything you need to know

WEBWhether it is during foetal development or old age, choline plays a role in forming cell membranes, cell signalling, nerve impulse transmission, muscle control, …

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Five minutes with Patrick Holford Institute for Optimum Nutrition

WEBFive minutes with Patrick Holford. Published on 8th April 2019. We chat with Patrick Holford, founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION), nutritionist, and author of more than …

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Insulin resistance: the hidden epidemic driving modern day disease

WEBInsulin resistance is a spectrum. Over time, more cells may become resistant until the pancreas can no longer produce enough insulin to overcome this. The result is …

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Are baked beans good for you

WEBHealth benefits of baked beans. At its most basic level, a tin of baked beans comprises haricot beans (called navy beans in the USA), tomatoes, sugar, herbs and spices. …

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75 Hard challenge: risks and benefits of viral ‘mental toughness’ …

WEBIn its current form, taking on 75 Hard is probably not a good idea. Sure, it might go well, but it might not. The water requirement could leave you feeling ill and …

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Intermittent fasting: fleeting fad or ancient tradition

WEBPeople have even said that IF regimes are eating disorders in disguise, or at least fleeting fads doomed to fail. But author and nutritional therapy practitioner Amanda …

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How does nutrition affect your sports performance

WEBThe verdict. Ultimately, nutrition for sports performance comes down to your personal goal. Evidence suggests that a low-carb diet mainly supports fat-loss but can …

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What endorphins are released during exercise

WEBResearchers compared opioid release after moderate- and high-intensity exercise, finding that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) led to the biggest increase in …

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The low carb GP taking a stand against type 2 diabetes

WEBBy Louise Wates. Dr David Unwin, a softly-spoken GP based in Southport, Merseyside, has become a formidable voice on the treatment of type 2 diabetes. His …

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