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In 1980, around 6% of men and 8% of women in England were classified as obese. By 2002, those figures had risen to 22.1% for men and 22.8% for women. As of 2025, approximately 64% of adults in England are either overweight or obese.

Clearly, something has changed dramatically to drive such a steep rise in obesity. 

Were people in the 1980s slim because they were religiously counting calories? 

I highly doubt it.

What was different was the food our parents and grandparents ate — and the availability of snacks, which are now truly omnipresent. Since the 1980s, the market has been flooded with sugary and ultra-processed foods, which contribute to blood sugar dysregulation and chronic inflammation — two major drivers of weight gain.

Here’s something important to understand:
When you drastically cut calories, your metabolism slows down to conserve energy. This is why traditional calorie-counting diets often fail and lead to the frustrating yo-yo effect.

My approach to weight loss — including menopause-related weight gain — doesn’t involve counting calories, carbs, or anything else. Instead, I focus on balancing blood sugar and eating foods that reduce inflammation. These are two simple but powerful steps toward sustainable weight loss and overall well-being.

If you’ve been struggling to lose weight and want to know what really works, get in touch with me today!

  Digestive issues can arise due to a variety of factors, including poor diet, stress, infections, gut dysbiosis, and food intolerances. 

The gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play a key role in digestion, immunity, and overall health. 

When this delicate balance is disrupted—whether by processed foods, antibiotics, or chronic stress—it can lead to symptoms like bloating, acid reflux, constipation, or diarrhoea, often associated with IBS or SIBO. 

Additionally, conditions such as leaky gut, low stomach acid, and enzyme deficiencies can impair nutrient absorption and contribute to various health problems. 

As your gut health Nutritionist, I will focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of your digestive problems, which is essential for restoring optimal long-term gut health and general wellbeing.

I may offer you stool test analysis and food intolerance test to have a better understanding of triggering factors.

If you have been suffering from chronic constipation, diarrhoea, bloating or indigestion, I would love to hear from you! 

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Struggling with perimenopause, or menopause? 

Symptoms like mood swings, fatigue, bloating, painful and swollen breast, menopausal weight gain, hot flashes, and poor sleep can be overwhelming - I know that first-hand!

Factors such as stress, inadequate diet, and blood sugar imbalances often make them worse. But the good news is that there is a way to balance your hormones and feel better. Trust me, I did it, and so you can do it too!

Diet and lifestyle play absolutely a key role in supporting hormonal balance at all stages of woman's life!

A balanced, nutrient-dense food rich in healthy fats, fibre, high-quality protein, and essential vitamins and minerals can help regulate hormones, support estrogen metabolism, mitigate symptoms of estrogen dominance and related symptoms
 

I use personalized nutrition, natural supplements and lifestyle changes to help women balance hormones naturally—supporting better energy, healthy weight, mood, and long-term well-being. 

If you need natural and effective support to balance your hormones, contact Plymouth Holistic Nutrition today and book your consultation.

(DUTCH test is invaluable tool to assess your hormonal health - let me know if you would like to find out more about testing)

Ongoing fatigue can have many underlying causes — from blood sugar imbalances and poor sleep to low nutrient status or impaired cellular energy production. 

Common contributors include stress, hormone changes, and deficiencies in key nutrients like iron, B vitamins, or magnesium. 

Nutritional therapy can help identify and address the root causes of your fatigue through targeted diet and lifestyle changes, helping you restore energy, improve resilience, and feel more like yourself again. 

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is influenced by several key factors, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, obesity, and oxidative stress. Poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and chronic stress can all contribute to these risk factors. 

However, adopting a nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory diet—rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, polyphenols, and antioxidants—can help reduce inflammation, support healthy cholesterol levels, and improve blood sugar regulation. 

Regular physical activity, stress management, quality sleep, and maintaining a healthy weight also play a crucial role in preventing CVD and supporting long-term heart health.

If you would like to know more on how diet can support your cardiovascular health including normal blood pressure, please do get in touch.

 Did you know that what you eat can have a powerful effect on aches and pains? 

Joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation—like that seen in arthritis—are often made worse by diets high in sugar, processed foods, and unhealthy fats.

 On the other hand, a diet rich in colourful vegetables, omega-3 fats, and anti-inflammatory nutrients can help calm the body’s inflammatory response, reduce pain, and support more comfortable movement. 

Simple changes to your diet may bring real relief over time—naturally and gently.

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