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05/26/202208/13/2024

Vegan Diet: How Does It Work?

Vegan diet: how does it work?

A vegan diet comes from the philosophy of veganism, so let’s understand what veganism means.

What is veganism?

Veganism is a lifestyle and ethical choice, aimed at minimizing animal exploitation and cruelty. For this reason, the vegan diet is a plant-based diet, free of all animal foods such as meat, dairy, eggs, and honey.

People who adopt veganism in their lives can enjoy a varied and nutritionally rich diet and nothing monotonous as some might perceive. Vegans eat any type of plant food origin, such as cereals, fruits, vegetables, tubers, vegetables, roots, mushrooms, and seeds, among others and the inclusion of different foods ensures a different range of nutrients.

Many people confuse a vegan diet with a vegetarian diet, know the main differences:

Ovo-Lacto-vegetarian: it does not eat meat, but it consumes foods of animal origin (milk, eggs, and honey, for example).
Lacto-vegetarian: it does not eat meats and eggs, including products that use eggs as an ingredient. But include dairy.
Strict vegetarian: DO NOT EAT anything that is of animal origin.
Vegan: DO NOT CONSUME anything that is of animal origin, either in food, clothing or other aspects of life.

Compared to vegetarian diets, vegan diets generally tend to contain less saturated fat and cholesterol, and more dietary fibre. These factors can contribute to lower body weight, lower cholesterol and lower blood pressure which reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

A well-planned vegan diet can supply most of the nutritional needs of vegans through the intake of vegetables and can supply all the necessary protein through beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds, among others. Protein for vegans is one of the main areas that we notice in the clinic that needs to be adjusted when a vegan person comes to the clinic for a personalised vegan diet. Usually, the protein content is very low when not monitored properly. To know if the vegan diet is well-balanced, the vegan needs to follow a nutritional approach with a vegan nutritionist who can adapt the diet and can supply all nutritional demands.

On the other hand, there are some disadvantages of being a vegan, such as the lack of certain nutrients found only on animal foods, limited options for supplements and medicines and gastro discomfort as many vegan foods can worsen symptoms such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The advantages of being a vegan were listed above and we showed that it can be a healthy life choice.

It is recommended that vegans take regular laboratory tests to evaluate the deficiency of some vitamins, which may require the ingestion of fortified foods or supplementation.

At Raquel Britzke Clinic in London, we have specialised nutritionists to help vegans and vegetarians and we conduct blood tests to assess the deficiency of key vitamins. Before deciding to change consider the vegan diet’s advantages and disadvantages. If you are a vegan or vegetarian or you want to make the transition to become one, seek professional help and enjoy healthy and well-balanced meals tailored for you. Find out more here.

05/26/202208/13/2024

6 Steps to Keep Yourself Motivated

Tips to keep yourself motivated for weight loss

Think About Why You Want to Lose Weight

Having a clear reason in mind for why you want to lose weight helps you stay motivated. If your reason is vague, you might give up easily. For example, you might want to improve your health, live longer, or feel good in a bikini.

Set Long-Term Goals

The best way to lose weight and maintain your weight loss is by setting long-term goals. See the weight loss journey as a new lifestyle, adopting new habits into your daily routine. For instance, cooking from scratch for you and your family, trying new healthy recipes, or packing your lunch box.

Set Realistic and Specific Goals

With the help of a nutritionist in London, you can set realistic and specific goals. Be as specific as possible to keep yourself motivated. The higher the expectations, the higher the chance of giving up. Be honest with yourself about what is achievable. For example, “I want to lose 10 kgs in 12 weeks for my summer holiday.”

Visualise Yourself Slimmer

If you have a past picture of how you would like to look again, or if there is a role model that inspires you, keep that image in sight. The more you look at it, the more focused and motivated you will be. Think about how good and healthy you felt when you were slimmer. For example, stick the image to your fridge, computer, or wardrobe.

Challenge Yourself

If you have started the weight loss programme with a nutritionist, challenge yourself with small changes. For instance, if you eat too fast, always have distractions while eating, can’t resist biscuits around the office, find excuses to skip exercise, or don’t like drinking water, try doing the opposite. Create your own 7-day challenge and feel good about yourself every time you complete it.

Reward Yourself with Non-Food Treats

Keep yourself motivated by rewarding yourself for every short or long-term goal achieved. Remember, you can find different ways to treat yourself that are not food-related. For example, buy some flowers, book a spa day or a massage, treat yourself with beauty products or books, or take a long and relaxing bath.

For personalised guidance and support, consider consulting a nutritionist who can help you achieve your weight loss goals effectively and sustainably.

04/04/202208/23/2024

Why Exercises Won’t Make You Lose Weight?

Why I am killing myself in the gym and I don’t see weight loss results?

Have you ever thought about losing weight and the first thing you did was to enrol in the gym or go for a run? You are not alone. The first step that many take when they want to lose weight is to do exercises: running, gym or functional training. But this is a wrong concept. The truth is that doing exercises will not help you lose weight, why? Here are the facts:

Because the exercises will not be able to compensate for a bad diet. Here’s an example: if you walk 30 minutes you burn 200Kcal, which represents only 4 cookies or one ice cream (Sunday).

It is disproportionate how many exercises you have to do to burn just a few more bites. You have to climb several floors of a building to burn off a few calories.

Collaborating with this, studies have already revealed that:

Exercise alone does not lose weight.
Caloric expenditure generated by aerobic exercise does not promote weight loss.

Furthermore, doing exercises can greatly increases your hunger and if you do not know how to make the right food choices you can end up eating a lot more calories than you should in the day, which will not make you lose weight!

I recommend the practice of exercise, of course, mainly for the benefits already proven to our physical and mental health and also to prevent diseases.

So what should we do to lose weight?

To lose weight you need to generate a calorie deficit which is something that exercise will rarely achieve. To burn 1 kg of body fat you need to be in a calorific deficit of 7000kcal / week. So you need to follow a calculated diet according to your metabolism that will be effective for your weight loss! The correct combination of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fats), the right balance of vitamins and minerals and the right portion sizes will cut the path short. You will lose weight healthily and avoid frustration.

So do not waste your time in the gym if you purely want to lose weight, focus your energy on following a diet and seek the help of a nutritionist! Do go to the gym or practice sports to be stronger, build leaner mass, increase feel-good hormones, socialise and for fun.

Wanting to lose weight just through exercise, as evidenced by the studies, is like wanting and trying to fill your pool with a glass. Studies show us that slimming through exercise works ONLY if there is an intervention in the individual’s diet.

“(Physical Activity) is the best medicine ever created! But it’s a non-weight loss remedy. “Yoni Freedhoff, University of Ottawa.

If you are seeking help to lose weight in a very efficient and science-based way, our team of weight loss nutritionists can help you to achieve the most in a short time. Find out more here.

04/04/202208/13/2024

After All, What Is a Low-Carb Diet and Its Benefits?

Much has been heard about the low-carb diet, which, as its name implies, is a diet strategy with low carbohydrate intake and increased intake of healthy fats and proteins.

What is a low-carb diet?

Traditional diets and nutritional guidelines recommend eating 50-60% of the daily calories from carbohydrates. However, excessive consumption of carbohydrates (bread, crisps, sweets, sugary snacks and drinks, pasta, rice, potatoes, and chips) has been contributing to people’s weight gain because the carbohydrates that are not used as an energy source end up being stored as fat and stimulate the release of the insulin hormone that favours weight gain, insulin resistance, and increased hunger. The problem is that the carbohydrates consumed as a snack are usually high in energy as well and don’t fill you up.

Generally speaking, a low-carb diet ranges from 10-40% carbohydrates to the total energy value of the diet and may range from a more restricted low carb diet (ketogenic diet) to a moderately low-carb diet. A low-carb diet can include carbohydrates, as it is not a no-carb diet. For example, it might include rice or potatoes for lunch or oats for breakfast. The key is the portion size and the combination of carbs, proteins and natural fats.

How to start on a low-carb diet?

The basics of a low-carb diet are: avoid eating ultra-processed and processed foods and prefer real food. Different from what many imagine the low-carb diet is not based only on eggs and bacon the basis of the low-carb diet is vegetables, some types of fruits in the correct amount, healthy fats present in nuts, olive oil and proteins present in eggs, meats, fish, and chicken.

What are the benefits of a low-carb diet?

In a low-carb diet, the process of slimming occurs, therefore, the body gets energy from the fat stored in the body. Because of the adjustment period, some people may feel some symptoms like a headache, weakness, dizziness, and irritability, which are symptoms that disappear in a matter of days. Here is a list of 10 benefits:

1. Increases satiety – The greater amount of natural fats combined with proteins and vegetables, gives you a sense of satiety compared to a diet high in carbohydrates (half-plate carbs). Also feeling fuller for longer decreases appetite.
2. Weight loss and body fat loss – decreasing carbohydrates has shown to be very effective for body fat loss. Since carbohydrates contribute to the rise of the hormone insulin which is responsible for the storage of fat and prevention of using fat storage as a fuel, when we consume less carbohydrates we produce less insulin and our body works more efficiently to use body fat storage as a fuel.
3. Blood glucose control – low carb diet is proven to be very efficient in the control of glucose levels and even reversing pre-diabetes and diabetes type 2
4. Treatment for PCOs – a very efficient treatment for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. As women with PCOs have higher insulin sensitivity, it makes sense to control sugar and carb intake.
5. Improve cholesterol and triglycerides – most people think high triglycerides and cholesterol are due to a high fat diet. Indeed, a diet high in trans fat and unhealthy fatty processed foods can contribute to high cholesterol levels in your body. But the most efficient way to keep your cholesterol and triglyceride levels controlled is to consume a low-carb diet with a range of vegetables, and natural fats like oily fish, olive oil, nuts, seeds, and avocados.
6. Foods with more flavours – You can make a range of healthy recipes with all vegetables, lean meat, nuts, olive oil, oily fish, avocados, kiwis, berries, seeds and so on.
7. Foods with more nutrients – low-carb foods tend to be more colourful and consequently have more vitamins and minerals as well as other healthy compounds like antioxidants that come with all the goodness for our body.
8. Reduction of blood pressure – A low-carb diet is an effective way to reduce blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular diseases as it helps to control insulin levels. High insulin levels contribute to high blood pressure.
9. Treatment for metabolic syndrome – metabolic syndrome is a condition related to diabetes type 2 and heart disease. It includes high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, and low HDL (good) cholesterol. Following a low-carb diet guided by a nutritionist can prevent or eliminate the risk of any of these diseases.
10. Easy to maintain as a long-term lifestyle – low-carb foods are real and natural foods, easily available worldwide. They are cheap and delicious.

Is a low-carb diet suitable for everyone?

Most people can do a low-carb diet however it is important to be accompanied by a professional nutritionist near you who will choose the best strategy for you according to your goals and health. Find more here.

If you have any of the symptoms above or want to prevent any of the above, book your appointment with a nutritionist from our team and have a personalised low-carb diet for your health and eating habits.

03/30/202208/13/2024

Vitamin Deficiencies: What are the Main Signs and Symptoms?

Vitamins Explained by a Nutritionist in London

Vitamins are called essential micronutrients because they are necessary to the body in small amounts, but they are essential for the maintenance of good health.

The body does not store most of the vitamins. The deficiency of these vitamins usually develops in weeks to months. Therefore, people should consume them regularly. Vitamins A, B12, and D are stored in significant amounts, especially in the liver. Vitamins A and D are also stored in adipose cells (fat cells).

Some vitamins (A, D, E and K) are lipo-soluble which means they are absorbed in fat and we store them. Others, like vitamins B and C, are water-soluble. B vitamins include biotin, folate, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine (vitamin B1) and vitamins B6 (pyridoxine) and B12 (cobalamines). The water soluble vitamins excess usually are efficiently eliminated by our urine.

The state of nutritional deficiency occurs when the intake of nutrients does not correspond to the needs for optimal health of an individual. With this, there are some signs and symptoms that we should be aware of.

Some examples of nutritional deficiencies of the major vitamins:

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is related to immune functions, skin health, vision, reproduction and cellular communication.

Signs and symptoms of deficiency: increased risk of infections; night blindness; dry skin and hair; recurrent conjunctivitis; colour blindness; infected and ulcerated eyes; macular degeneration and acne.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and prevents various diseases.

Signs and symptoms of deficiency: Dry skin, dry or brittle hair, bleeding gums, delayed wound healing, immune problems – colds and recurring flu, tooth loss, anemia, nose bleeding, bruising, muscle weakness and fatigue.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects cells and prevents muscle weakness and neurological problems.

Signs and symptoms of deficiency: Eye problems such as retinopathy and cataract, skin problems such as acne, wounds, scars and stretch marks; mild anemia; fertility problems and abnormalities in brain function.

Vitamin B12

This vitamin plays a key role in the functioning of the brain and nervous system, as well as in the formation of red cells.

Signs and symptoms of deficiency: Numbness and twinges in the hands, legs or feet; lack of balance; anemia; swelling or inflammation of the tongue; jaundice (yellowish skin); weakness; paranoia and hallucinations; lack of air; cognitive difficulties and loss of memory and loss of vision.

Complex B Vitamins

Other B vitamins include B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6, B7 (biotin) and folate. One of their very important functions is to aid in the metabolism of nutrients in our body.

Signs and symptoms of deficiencies: vision problems; fatigue; adrenal insufficiency; oedema (fluid retention); pallor and dandruff.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D plays an important role in the immune system and promotes bone growth.

Signs and symptoms of deficiency: overweight or obesity; depression; bone pain; low mineral density in bones; osteoporosis (porous and brittle bones); osteomalacia (softening of bones); rickets (a disease that causes severe bone deformities) and muscle weakness.

Other nutritional deficiencies and risks

There are other symptoms related to nutritional deficiencies not only of these vitamins but of minerals as well, so it is ideal that everyone undergoes periodic nutritional screening throughout life by a nutritionist to perform nutritional assessments regularly.

The consumption of large amounts (megadoses) of certain vitamins (usually supplements), without the supervision of a professional, can have harmful effects.

In order for these deficiencies to be identified, it is important to do a blood tests for vitamins.

At Raquel Britzke Clinic in London, we perform blood tests for the main vitamins (A, C, E, B1, B2, B6, B12, and folate). If you are concerned and have one or more of the symptoms above seek professional advice.

For more information about the vitamin blood test contact us on WhatsApp so we can arrange it for you.. If you rather book a consultation with a nutritionist in London near you click here.

03/21/202208/21/2024

Get to know the different types of proteins

Different types of proteins are present in thousands of foods and should be eaten in adequate amounts according to each metabolism to help regulate body activities.

But, what are proteins?

They are substances formed by various amino acids, which perform numerous functions in the body since all organs require a type of amino acid to generate their function or stimulus.

Proteins are beneficial to health because they can control the digestion and absorption of other nutrients, help boost immunity, carry oxygen in the blood and to the muscles, improve energy and muscle contraction, as well as are associated with hunger and satiety hormones.

How proteins can aid weight loss?

Protein consumption should be divided throughout the day according to the number of meals. This subdivision will stimulate the process of reducing body fat and maintaining muscle mass or synthesis. The amounts and sources of protein consumed to ensure the effectiveness of weight loss depend on each person’s life habits.

Proteins generate effects that enhance weight loss, the body uses energy to digest and absorb these nutrients. As the digestion process is over, the production of digestive enzymes and satiety hormones is increased to break down and absorb the proteins, as well as hunger is reduced because there is less production of insulin, and the next mealtime is extended. As a result, the total calorie intake of the day decreases, the choices of food sources become better and weight loss occurs healthily.

Check with a nutritionist specialised in weight loss the right amount of protein you should consume for weight loss results.

Did you know that different types of proteins can be consumed?

There are two types of protein sources: animal sources and vegetable sources. The consumption of these two sources can simultaneously occur when legumes (vegetable protein) and all kinds of meat (animal protein), for example, are consumed at the same meal (lunch or dinner).

The vegetable food sources that contain a large amount of protein are lentils, beans, tofu, chickpeas, almonds, chia seeds, peas, and quinoa. Examples of animal protein sources are eggs, fish and seafood, milk and dairy products, meats, and poultry.

And how can you add these proteins to your daily eating routine?

You must eat at least one protein source in every meal of the day. For example, you can have eggs for breakfast; meat, beans, and quinoa at lunch and fish or tofu at dinner.

In summary, proteins are essential nutrients that play a critical role in various bodily functions, from supporting muscle contraction to regulating hormones related to hunger and satiety. Consuming an adequate amount of protein, tailored to individual metabolism and lifestyle, is essential for maintaining overall health and aiding in weight management. By including both animal and plant-based protein sources in your diet, you can ensure a balanced intake that promotes muscle synthesis, enhances digestion, and supports sustained energy levels. For personalised advice on protein consumption, consulting a nutritionist is recommended to achieve optimal health and weight loss goals

03/21/202208/13/2024

What is the Difference Between Food Intolerance and Food Allergy?

If symptoms disappear, progress to a gradual reintroduction diet with medical supervision.

Food intolerance

The elimination diet is recommended for 4 to 12 weeks. If the patient has not undergone food sensitivity testing – the standard exclusion diet for sensitivity-causing foods (more restrictive) can be used. The nutritionist will guide you on how to eliminate and re-introduce the foods you are intolerant. In some cases, depending on the degree of the intolerance, it’s enough just to reduce the frequency and quantity consumed. If gastrointestinal symptoms are present the nutritionist may suggest a Low FODMAP Diet.

Frequently asked question: if I am intolerant to cow’s milk, should avoid all dairy?

Some individuals might be intolerant to cow’s milk but they can tolerate milk products like yoghurt and cheese as they contain less concentration of the proteins that cause intolerance.

Types of food that cause allergy or intolerances

Allergy

Food components that cause allergy the most are cow’s milk, eggs, soy, wheat, crustaceans, citrus fruits, peanuts and nuts.

Intolerance

Food components that cause intolerance the most are cow’s milk, gluten, yeast, eggs, and nuts.

At the Raquel Britzke Clinic in London, there are Food allergy and Food intolerance tests to detect allergy or food intolerances with a small sample of blood. Knowing the differences and making an early diagnosis is of utmost importance to the health and quality of life of the patient.

In the food intolerance test, we analyse 200 types of food. Our allergy test panel includes the most common foods and environmental substances like dust, mites, pollen, etc.

Click here to order your food intolerance test or contact us on WhatsApp to find out more information.

03/18/202208/13/2024

What Causes Migraine and How a Nutritionist Can Help?

What is migraine?

Migraine is a neurological disorder (nerves and brain system) that tends to be a very strong headache usually with a pulsing sensation in one side of your head. It is very common and there are things you can do to try to help.

Migraine usually last between 2 hours to 3 days. The frequency varies, as some people might have migraine several times a week and others not so often.

Some of the side effects of migraine include feeling very tired even 2 days before the bad headache starts, lasting until after 2 days it stops.

What causes migraine?

They are known to be triggered by stress, very intense physical activities, hormonal changes, low blood sugar, skipping meals, dehydration, alcohol intake, consumption of energy drinks, and the intake of some allergenic foods. Allergenic food include: gluten, milk and dairy, soy, corn, sugar, some citrus fruits, and eggs.

Migraine and nutrition

Let’s explore the role of nutrition in the attempt to manage migraine.

Did you know that a nutritionist can help you to manage migraine? That’s right. In our practice, we have helped people to manage their migraine by eliminating the foods they are intolerant.

There are some research and evidence showing that patients that test positive for food sensitivities have worse migraine, anxiety and gastro symptoms. If you suffer with migraine and you don’t know yet the reason, you might be intolerant to some food that cause migraine. so it is worth testing.

As mentioned before, generally, foods such as gluten, milk and dairy, soy, corn, sugar, some citrus fruits, and eggs can cause migraines because they are characterised as allergenic foods that result in body intolerances.

These intolerances occur when we eat the food and we can’t digest it properly. Thus, because of improper chewing, some smallest particles of food are released into the blood and can activate the immune system and produce inflammation in the body, which can be caused by an allergy, intolerance, itching, sneezing, and migraine.

However, not everyone who develops allergies/intolerances to these foods will have migraines. It is necessary to check which food causes intolerance.

It is very easy and simple to test for food intolerances. Find out more here.

Other ways to prevent migraine is to pay attention to your daily routine and here are some tips.

What should you include in the diet to prevent the Migraine Symptoms?

Increase water intake to be well hydrated
Healthy fats: Salmon, sardines, oilseeds (almonds, nuts), chia seeds, flaxseeds, sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds.
Foods source of magnesium: Banana, oats, avocado, spinach, kale.

Which food should you reduce to prevent Migraine?

Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and energy drinks
Processed foods, fried foods, sugars
Milk and dairy products
Carbohydrates: bread, pasta, cakes.
Some citrus fruits: orange, lemon, kiwi
Foods you tested positive for intolerance

What lifestyle changes should you do?

Manage stress by engaging in relaxation activities
Sleep between 7-8hours/day
Avoid skipping meals

In summary, migraine is a neurological disorder, that can be caused by different factors. The frequency and intensity of migraine can vary to each person. There are ways to manage symptoms and try to prevent strong pain with nutrition and lifestyle.

If you found this information useful and want to speak to a nutritionist near you, book your consultation by clicking below.

03/18/202208/20/2024

Do you know the difference between weight loss and body fat loss?

Did you know that losing weight has many meanings?!

You can lose weight by changing your body composition by losing fat or losing weight.

Step on the weighing scale and looking at the numbers decreasing is a reason to celebrate, but it might mean a loss of your total weight and not necessarily only fat loss. The difference between losing weight and losing fat is not shown by the scale, and even if it’s a great ally for the weight loss process, it does not define what is being lost in this body composition change.

Weight loss or measure loss can also reflect on the elimination of body fluids or muscle loss. By losing muscle, weight reduction is being incorrectly done and unhealthy, since muscle is a vital tissue that maintains health and activates metabolism its loss will result in a lack of energy, stress, lower mood during the day, increased osteoporosis and nutrient deficiency, among others.

Body fat is the portion of the body weight that should be eliminated in the healthy and correct weight loss process. When in excess, this tissue can cause damage to health as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, among others. The weight of body fat takes up more space in the body and is less compact than muscle, besides being a source of energy for the body, its elimination in the weight loss process takes longer.

To the loss of body fat and minimal reduction of muscle mass, the types and adequate quantities of food and liquids should be managed according to the metabolism of each person to the stimulus and body changes are continuous and healthy.

If you want to lose body fat and not only weight, come and visit our clinic of nutritionists in London specialised on weight loss. Achieve lasting results with right expert guidance and support.

03/17/202208/13/2024

How To Eliminate Excess Toxins From Your Body?

How to detox your body from toxins

Every day, we encounter various toxins in the environment, air, water, and food. Therefore, our bodies need to process and eliminate these toxins to prevent them from building up. This buildup can cause damage to the brain, lungs, liver, heart, fertility and so on, and lead to chronic diseases.

Thankfully our body naturally detoxifies to remove harmful substances every day, whether they come from outside or inside our body. Notably, the liver (60%) and intestines (20%) play the main roles in this process, although every cell in the body contributes.

What Are Toxins?

Toxins, also known as xenobiotics, come from various sources:

Food Sources: Food additives, agrochemicals, and heavy metals (like aluminium, mercury, and lead).
Environmental Origin: Plastics, utensils, pollution, cosmetics, and medicines.
Endogenous Origin: Metabolites from cells that need removal.

Supporting Your Body’s Detoxification

To support detoxification and speed the natural process, it is important to consume foods and nutrients that contain particular compounds that aid detox. These include B vitamins, minerals like selenium and zinc, antioxidants, polyphenols, and amino acids. Leafy greens that contain chlorophyll like spinach and kale, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, asparagus,, antioxidants like berries. So a green juice or a big plate of greens will be a must!

Tips to Minimise Toxin Exposure:

It’s important to learn the main sources of toxins that can impact our health so we can make better choices in every aspect of our life:

Choose Organic Produce: Prefer organic foods, especially staples like rice, vegetables, and fruits. Additionally, organic options are less likely to contain harmful chemicals.
Avoid Certain Foods: Avoid cow’s milk, gluten products (wheat, rye, barley, and oats), colourants, food additives, trans and hydrogenated fats, fried foods, soft drinks, artificial juices, and sugar. Furthermore, limiting these foods can improve overall health.
Stay Hydrated: Proper hydration helps eliminate toxins through faeces, urine, sweat, and breathing. Therefore, make sure to drink plenty of water daily.
Maintain a Healthy Diet: Incorporate detox foods into your regular diet. As a result, you can support your body’s ongoing detox efforts.
Avoid plastic: plastic contain a harmful compound called Bisphenol A (BPA), which is very detrimental for our hormones
Use less chemicals: cleaning products and beauty products contain an awful list of chemicals. You can try baking powder and vinegar to clean your house and swap your beauty products for natural products sold in natural and organic shops.

Making mindful choices about what you eat and staying hydrated can support your body’s detox processes and help you maintain a healthier lifestyle.

Professional help

If you think you need help in finding out more about body toxicity or need help to have a tailored diet and recommendations, our team of nutritionists in London can help you. We can test for heavy metals and minerals. and design a plan based on your results to detox from heavy metals.