Surrey Nutrition

20/02/2026

Your weekend listen…

Carly has some fantastic episodes for midlife women about why things might not feel like they’re adding up right now.

She explains the science in easy to digest morsels. No huge overwhelming shifts. Just little adjustments that actually work.

I hope you enjoy our chat! Does our conversation resonate for you…?

29/11/2025

✨SPICED APPLE AND PLUM COMPOTE✨

This smells and tastes like Christmas!

👉🏻Add to yoghurt, porridge, muesli, pancakes, waffles.

💫Apples and plums are high in soluble and insoluble fibre to support gut health, digestion, and steady energy release. They’re also rich in polyphenols that help reduce inflammation.

💫Cinnamon can improve blood-sugar regulation and contains anti-inflammatory properties.

💫Mixed spice (e.g., ginger, cloves, nutmeg) contain bioactive compounds that can support circulation, aid digestion, and contribute to immune function.

12/11/2025

Anxiety disorders are the world’s most common mental disorders with women affected more than men, according to the World Health Organisation.

Can we support our mental health with the food we eat every day? Absolutely! And this study in Nature demonstrates one small part of the link between diet and brain chemistry.

Do you ever notice a link between your food intake and mood and memory…?

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20/10/2025

This was a snippet from the lovely message I received from a client who finished her 12-week Reset Programme recently.

I’m always grateful to work with such wonderful women and help them reach health goals they’ve been struggling with for years or even decades!

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24/03/2025

📢 NEW SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

I’m introducing my Wellness Check service from today, with two options to choose from…

Perhaps your New Year’s resolutions fell by the wayside. You’re trying to incorporate new diet and lifestyle habits but you’re not sure if they’re the right ones.

This programme is for you if:

👉🏻You’re looking for guidance tailored to your personal needs

👉🏻You want a sustainable set of recommendations from an experienced and qualified Nutritionist

I’m so looking forward to supporting women with this new offering.

I have 5 spots available - make sure you grab yours soon!

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07/03/2025

If you’re trying to address hormonal symptoms, consider how endocrine disruptors from your environment might be impacting you.

It seems that pre-COVID we were all doing much better with our reusable cups and containers. With the fear of germs from 2020 onwards we reverted to disposable cups for our hot drinks again.

This is such an easy change and one of many we can make to lessen the toxic burden our bodies have to deal with.

06/03/2025

Why do I encourage my clients to read for their health?

On World Book Day, I wanted to share an insight that has helped many of my clients over the years to combat seemingly unrelated health issues. Even those who were initially resistant to the idea of picking up a book confirmed how effective it was as part of their wider programme.

As entertainment becomes faster, attention spans become shorter. So much research exists detailing the detrimental impact this has on our mental health and ability to concentrate. Is reading an antidote...?

Here is why I believe reading is the antidote to our fast-paced and often stressful lives:

1) The slower consumption and deeper engagement required for reading reduces stress significantly. A 2009 study by The University of Sussex found that reading can reduce stress by up to 68%, which is more effective than other activities like listening to music or taking a walk.

2) Reading before bed is particularly powerful if you struggle with sleep. A 2023 study found that positive emotions induced by reading at bedtime can reduce time to fall asleep and improve sleep quality.

3) If you're struggling to concentrate at work and find yourself in a bit of a fog, a regular reading habit activates different regions of the brain and encourages neural connectivity, which can boost cognitive function. Vocabulary and language skill improvement doesn't just take place at school either! Adults can benefit from this at any stage in life by reading.

4) Consider future brain health. Studies have suggested that mentally stimulating activities like reading may delay or lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease onset and dementia by keeping the brain active.

5) Reading has been correlated with longevity. A 2016 study demonstrated that reading books specifically (as opposed to newspapers and magazines) led to a 20% reduction in risk of mortality over the 12 years of follow up compared to non-book readers.

To gain the best results, read broadly as fiction has been shown to increase empathy and emotional intelligence in readers whilst reducing stress. Evidence suggests that self-help or motivational books can foster a mindset of growth and resilience whilst personal development books can lead to improvements in self-esteem and self-efficacy.

If you're unable to concentrate initially, start small by just committing to a page a day. With practice, your brain strengthens its ability to focus and process information from text, leading to better concentration over time.

27/01/2025

🧠 Lacking in motivation? Looking for quick fixes? Struggling to find pleasure or concentrate? You might benefit from a dopamine reset by adjusting your habits and nutrient intake.

👉🏻Tyrosine is an amino acid that is involved in dopamine production. You can ensure you have sufficient levels by eating foods containing protein such as soy, meat, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, seeds and wholegrains.

👉🏻Aim to incorporate more behaviours from the ‘do’ column into your day. As I always say, create good habits and start small. In a few months you’ll be amazed at the difference to your mood and motivation.

19/09/2024