Natalie Lemming Nutrition

08/01/2026

It's not that you can't use these drugs but are you getting the right support to make them effective long term?

Without support you could be putting yourself at risk

😥 Micronutrient deficiency

🦴 Loss of bone mass

💪🏼 Loss of muscle mass

⚖️ Weight regain and potentially increasing yo yo dieting

Please make sure you get support whilst on these drugs.

https://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj-2025-085304

08/01/2026

14/10/2024

I am leading a piece of research for the University of Aberdeen, to identify consumer usage of tap water for drinking and food preparation. We want to understand the factors driving consumption, behaviour and choices and if consumers are aware of the environmental impact of plastic waste. The results of this study will help to inform behaviours and choices around water consumption, which may contribute to the development of public health measures. By understanding if a cognitive disconnect exists, the study seeks to address the environmental impacts of bottled water consumption, including plastic waste and carbon emissions, and promote the use of tap water as a safe and sustainable option.

If you have 5-10 minutes to complete the survey i would be extremely grateful! You will be entered into a prize draw to win £50, £40or £30 amazon vouchers as a thank you for your time.

16/05/2024

What can we learn from the Blue Zones?

The Blue Zones are regions in the world, which have a particularly high amount of old people. And by old we mean “really old” - lots of them get 100 years and older! 🧓

How can you live that long?
Researchers identified quite a few healthy lifestyle habits from those 100-year-olds that might lead to a longer, healthier life. Here’s what we can learn:

🌱Eat plenty of plants - people in the Blue Zones eat a great variety of fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and legumes. And: They stop eating before they feel too full.
👣Move your body - regular, low-intensity movements like walks or gardening are part of every day.
🌀Reduce stress - have you tried meditation, yoga, journaling or other mindfulness activities?
🫂Surround yourself with loved ones - deep relationships are a great priority.
💫 Find your purpose and connect in a strong community.

By embracing healthy lifestyle habits we can cultivate a healthy, longer and more fulfilling life. Yes, genetics may play a role, but this is not everything.

What is your key takeaway from this?

16/05/2024

16/05/2024

Bone health and bone mass not only relies on adequate intake of nutrients such as calcium and protein but also Vitamin D to ensure efficient absorption of calcium. Without adequate vitamin D, less than 10-15% of dietary calcium is absorbed by the body. NICE guidelines recommend a daily supplement of at least 10mcg of vitamin D 🦴 ☀️ 🥛 🧀 🥩 🐟

An increased risk of fracture, particularly at the spine, hip, wrist, humerus, and pelvis is common in osteoporosis due to low bone mass with micro-architectural disruption and skeletal fragility.

Diet is one of the many risk factors for osteoporosis. The process of bone formation requires an adequate and constant supply of nutrients, such as calcium, protein, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin D, potassium,.
For personalised nutrition support for bone health, find a PSA-accredited BANT nutrition practitioner at bant.org.uk

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16/05/2024

Weekly NED Alert - Life expectancy can increase by up to 10 years following sustained shifts towards healthier diets in the United Kingdom in Nature Food. 2023

The mortality rate is rising in the United Kingdom (UK) due to poor quality dietary patterns. This research estimated the benefits of sustainably changing the unhealthy dietary pattern to the Eatwell Guide or longevity-associated dietary pattern on life expectancy in the UK.

Longevity-associated dietary pattern is based on a moderate consumption of whole grains, fruit, fish and white meat; a substantial consumption of dairy, vegetables, nuts and legumes; a comparatively low consumption of eggs, red meat and sugar-sweetened beverages; and a low consumption of refined grains and processed meat.

In UK adults aged 40 years, the change from an unhealthy dietary pattern to the Eatwell guide added 8.9 years in males and 8.6 years in females to their life expectancy. Furthermore, sustained adherence to a Longevity-associated dietary pattern increased life expectancy up to 10.8 years in males and 10.4 years in females.

Healthcare professionals can use the results of this research to develop health policies and to understand the beneficial effect of following the Eatwell Guide or longevity dietary pattern in increasing life expectancy in middle-aged men and women in the UK.



This paper has been BANT enhanced on the Nutrition Evidence database https://www.nutrition-evidence.com/article/37985698?term=longevity&limit=expert_opinion:Plain%20Language%20Summary.

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02/08/2023

Ive enjoyed all the tasty French food this past week, croissants, moules, pan bagnat, quiche, frittes and salads. This goats cheese salad was delicious 👌🏻 🇫🇷 .lemm

30/07/2023

Moules en France 🇫🇷 cant beat it!

14/06/2023

The best thing about Greece… the food. The most delicious greek salad 🇬🇷 🥗 .lemm