​This humble grain which is actually a seed has a deceptive name; it’s related to rhubarb and has no association with wheat at all. It was originally widely used in China and found its way through Europe over the centuries.
​It is gentle, nutritious and is just as easy to use as wheat.
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This lady summarised her weight loss journey so eloquently.  Highlighting the highs and lows, effects on her osteoarthritis and lifestyle.  She kindly typed up her journey with me, hoping it will inspire other people to achieve their goals and to realise that whilst change is hard, the benefits are worth it.  I dedicate this to my wonderful patients, and their journeys.

Getting Back Out There!   

In May 2014, I received my diagnosis of Diverticulosis, I accepted it pretty much in ignorance of its future impact on my life.  Little did I know explosive bowel urgency and weight gain would take its toll.

Life, in its many forms, carried on.......  Me, eating all the wrong foods, gaining more weight.  Extra weight I did not need to carry as I also had arthritis.  The blessed osteoarthritis - in hands and feet, which had made me give up the job I loved – Complementary Therapies. 
The final straw – a much looked-forward-to evening out with old friends – I had to cancel – my bowel/colon had decided to go into overdrive. ​

Stop scrolling and losing hours trawling for ansers about glycaemic load and blood sugars.

​Are you wondering about the signs of diabetes ? Is the information on the internet confusing.  I'm not surprised as there is so much out there, it can be overwhelmng.  Blood sugar management is vital to vibrant health and energy and the article below explains why and how we can manage our blood sugars more effectively.
Also if we manage our carbohydrates we can shift stubborn weight.  It is important to clarify what carbohydrates are and what their role is with our blood sugars.
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BLOATED?  What could be to blame?
I see lots of patients complaining of stomach-ache, bloating, feeling tired, and some have bowel problems ranging from constipation to severe diarrhoea.  If we look at our heritage, our food's evolution has raced ahead of our own development, and this has affected our ability to digest our food.  Also, wider imports of tropical fruit and vegetables from far flung continents means we are at times eating foods outside our own culture all year round, so our fructose intake can rise exponentially.

Some diet regimens recommend eating larger volumes of fruit, leading to an increase in fructose and the above symptoms.  A trend for juicing and smoothies has also affected individuals trying to lead a healthier food lifestyle but triggering a host of symptoms because of the trends requirement for increased fructose.

Vegans and vegetarians will come to me complaining of bloating, and the large quantity of fruits they are eating can be the cause.  Also, some gym and lifestyle choices lead to juicing and smoothies as a quick go too food, but again this can lead to incredible discomfort.

An example of this is mango, a wonderful juicy fruit which can be used raw or cooked, and also dried.  It has gradually become more and more widely used and is seen on many menus now.  The problem is it is high in fructose, and some individuals have difficulty digesting this type of sugar. 

We are naturally designed to better digest glucose.  Our bodies do not have the dedicated means of absorption for fructose that glucose has, so this digestive difficulty means some fructose remains undigested in the large intestine, causing bacterial fermentation.  This fermentation leads to the production of gas (hydrogen, CO2 and methane as well as short chain fatty acids), bloating and for some people diarrhoea.  Osmotic diarrhoea can occur also due to the increased colonic sugar load.

Professor Whorwell from the University of Manchester says 'our bodies are not terribly good at digesting fructose, especially in the quantities we eat these days, with year-round access as well'.
Fructose malabsorption can go hand in hand with IBS, Crohn's disease and IBD (inflammatory Bowel Disease), and 'approximately 1/3rd of IBS sufferers will have fructose intolerance' (quoted Julie Thompson, Specialist Gastroenterology Dietician.)

Fructose connected to depression and low mood

Fructose malabsorption can also be linked too depression or low mood, as fructose has been associated with blocking the production of serotonin!  It's interesting to note that children's behaviour has been affected by fructose intake.   Fructose is used to sweeten many foods, and marketing and manufacture has made these very appealing and available to children, and behaviour changes have matched this increase.
Some fruit and vegetables are better tolerated than others, so random exclusion is not a good idea.  Exclusion should be properly managed to prevent further mal-absorption and mal-nutrition.

Glucose has been known to counteract the effects of fructose; however it must not be used as a preventative as glucose will have an effect on the metabolism and therefore could lead to the development of other disorders.
The FODMAP regimen has become a popular route to attempt to resolve fructose malabsorption symptoms.  This diet must be managed by a health professional and should only be followed for a period of up to 8 weeks.  It involves limited eating, through the exclusion of foods high in fructose, so long-term use could lead to malnutrition.

Here is a small sample of foods which are high in Fructose:
 
Apple
Pear
Red Pepper
Date
Fig Raisin
Apple Jam
Honey
Orange Marmalade
Berry Jams
Tinned Cranberries but not fresh
 
Sweeteners
Certain sweeteners can increase or decrease fructose intolerance and where these are often added to many foods, it is worth double-checking packages.
 
Not known to have an effect:
Stevia
Aspartame
Acesulfame K
Cyclamate
 
Sorbitol – Fructose intolerance increases
Glucose – Fructose intolerance decreases. 
Dextrose – Fructose intolerance decreases

Credit to the Clairmont Digestive Clinic for the information below.  This is a fantastic quick guide. 

B12 and Folate Deficiency can be mis-diagnosed or missed altogether as the symptoms are so varied and similar to other conditions such as depression, IBS, eczema, menopause, CFS.  A B12 blood test is a clear means of assessing whether deficiency actually exists.  There can be false negatives however, it's never simple it is.  So even if you have a negative result, there still could be underlying conditions related to B12 deficiency.

Limited eating such as vegan, fasting, smoothies, fussy eaters can all potentially develop B12 deficiency. 

Treatment is very effective and patients described feeling incredible.  How many of the boxes do you tick?

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 The pancreas is part of the endocrine system and its role is very important for digestion. When we eat the pancreas is stimulated to produce digestive enzymes needed to break down food and absorb the resulting nutrients. Most of the enzymes are produced in the part of the small intestine called the duodenum.  
EPI means the pancreas does not produce enough enzymes which can cause various symptoms and nutritional deficiencies. To help boost up enzyme’s PERT can be introduced (pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy). The treatment is in tablet form and is made up of lipase, protease, and amylase.  

Diet guidance

• eat a healthy varied diet using fresh foods
• avoid packet foods so you avoid hidden fats and sugars
• avoid solid fats and limit fat intake to 30–50g a day
• spread calories out throughout the day, so you have for example six smaller meals rather three
• choose low fat packet foods
• keep hydrated with water throughout the day
• avoid alcohol
• avoid caffeine

Breakfast ideas
Egg-white omelette filled with chopped cherry tomatoes, served on a piece of whole grain toast (no spread).
Bowl of blueberries with four tablespoons of Quark (vanilla flavour).
Whole grain muesli with ‘red’ top milk or alternative.
Cloudy apple juice as a drink.
Weetabix x2 with low fat milk or alternative, blueberries.
Baked apple with sprinkle of coconut sugar. 
Meringue nest with two tablespoons of vanilla Quark and few peach slices in juice (this is a version of Eton Mess and is so great for puddings).

Lunch ideas (use lean proteins around lunch and snacks)Whole grain brown bread two slices, skinless roasted chicken with watercress, drizzle of lemon for flavour, very fine spread of low fat margarine or plain quark.
Home-made chicken kebab with red pepper and cherry tomatoes skewered and cooked. Make up batches so they can be snacks during the day as well.
Small jacket potato, tuna in brine, rocket leaves and baby sweetcorn.
Low fat tomato soup with two slices of wholegrain brown bread (no spread).

Dinner ideas
Cod poached in cup of water with a large squeeze of lemon juice, add chopped French beans and peas, continue to poach, stir in three or four tablespoons of plain quark to thicken, add low fat Thai paste or lemon grass to flavour. Serve with wholegrain brown rice.

Roast dinner with skinless chicken or turkey, broccoli, carrots, mashed swede and sweet potato. Use cornflour to make the gravy the old fashioned way with the vegetable water. Remember leftover chicken or turkey can be used in sandwiches.  Avoid packaged meats as these can contain hidden fats.

Tuna fish cakes (cook a couple of extra for snacks) serve with small roasted sweet potato or white potato and courgette.

Chicken mince cottage pie. Avoid packet flavourings as these often contain powdered garlic and onion.

Lean beef mince spaghetti bolognese served with wholemeal pasta. Omit any cheese toppings. Omit onion and garlic. Use chopped fennel for flavour, this is very subtle and not overpowering at all. It also helps with digestion.

Grilled salmon steak with boiled new potatoes and steamed broccoli, carrots.

Snack ideas - Snacks should be low sugar and low fat.
Low fat yoghurt (natural yoghurts are less likely to be sweetened) with a dash of orange or vanilla extract and chopped banana.
X2 Ryvita with crushed tinned mackerel (in brine).
X2 Corn thins with low fat cottage cheese.
Pear.
Apple.
Small orange (try not to eat too many oranges as they can cause loose bowels with their high vit. C content).

Fat soluble vitamins
Vitamins A, D, E, and K need fats in the diet to help with their digestion. Individuals who have EPI will therefore have difficulty absorbing enough of these vitamins. Some doctors recommend that a vitamin and mineral supplement is added to help boost these. If you do take a multivitamin it is advisable to take it in the morning.

Food to avoid
Keep saturated fats to a minimum.  Foods which are high in these fats are:

• butters
• cream
• cuts of meat which have the fatty marbled look when raw such as beef and lamb
• offal/organ meats
• skins such as chicken skin
• pastries 
• biscuits
• cakes
• cheese
• oily dressing
• onion and Garlic

Don’t mix on the same day:

• cabbage
• broccolli
• kale
• sprouts
• spinach
• cauliflower
• aubergine
• mushroom
• suggest space tomatoes out as well so not eaten every day

Useful flavours:

• fennel
• cumin
• turmeric
• lemon grass
• black pepper
• watercress
• rosemary
• marjoram
• sage
• basil
• lemon juice

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What should I eat for a heathy gallbladder?

A gallbladder is an organ found near the liver, similar to a pear in shape and acts as a vessel to store bile that the liver produces. As we eat fatty foods, the gallbladder squeezes out the stored bile into our digestive system to help break the fats down.  
We can survive without a gallbladder and in extreme cases, they can be removed (known as a Cholecystectomy). Generally this procedure is keyhole surgery, however sometimes normal surgery may be needed.
As the gallbladder and pancreas share a duct, the pancreas can be effected if the gallbladder becomes inflamed or gallstones move. The gallstones or crystals can sometimes travel and block the shared duct (common bile duct).  This can result in the pancreas being inflamed as well, which in turn can cause pancreatitis.

Gallstones - what are they?

• These vary from minute crystals to actual stone like masses.
• Their content can be calcium salts, bile pigments, bilirubin and cholesterol.
• They can go completely unnoticed, cause mild discomfort or cause very severe debilitating pain. The gallbladder can become inflamed which is called cholecystitis and can result in a hospital admission.

Gallstone symptoms
As mentioned above these can vary, but here are some of the more frequent symptoms:

• Discomfort or pain after eating a high fat meal.
• Shoulder discomfort, usually right sided.
• Pain in the back.
• Feeling sick and vomiting.
• Pain gradually worsens and lasts more than 30 minutes.
• Sweaty, feverish.
• Restless, unable to settle and get comfortable.

If you have persistent symptoms it is advisable to consult your GP or dial 111 for advice.

What foods support a healthy gallbladder?Most importantly, consume a balanced, low to no-fat diet which is high in fruit and vegetables and drink plenty of water. 

Include foods in your diet such as:

• root vegetables
• beetroot
• green and runner beans, mange tout
• courgette
• squashes
• tomatoes
• oily fish (particularly cold water fish)
• fruit - apples, pears, blueberries, lemon, lime, avocado, grapes, figs
• onion
• ginger
• garlic
• peppermint tea
• chicken with no skin

Foods to avoid include:

• pork, beef, turkey
• nuts
• dairy (use zero fat options but watch out for added sugars)
• oranges and grapefruit
• chocolate
• alcohol
• margarine
• fried foods

Tips for supporting a healthy gallbladder Remember to chew your food well and take your time when eating. Chewed food has enzymes introduced to it through the saliva, which helps break the food down during the digestive process.  

A low fat diet is easy to achieve by using whole foods, rather than processed foods which may have added fats for flavour. If you have had your gallbladder removed, it is still advisable to eat a low fat diet. Some individuals suffer from loose bowels if they eat fatty foods after having their gallbladder removed.

Use herbs to flavour your food and make sauces from tomatoes, carrot juice, vegetable stock etc to avoid adding fats to dishes. Fats are needed to overall health and total exclusion is not advisable.  However, certain fats are easier to digest that others, so getting advice will help you make the correct choices.

Seek professional guidance as to how you can adjust your diet healthily.  Excluding foods should be done with caution and care so nutritional deficiencies do not occur.  


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IBS Specialist Clinic
Nutritionist Clinic
Food Intolerance Testing

These services are available and can be booked by sending your details via the form below or telephoning: 07789512825 (please leave a message if the answerphone kicks in, I may be clinic).

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Gluten Free Bread Alternatives – Are they worth eating?

As a Consultant Nutritionist I often hear patient’s say they have switched to the Free-From range of breads, cakes and biscuits and pastas.  Generally, they are seeking a mimic for their lunchtime sandwiches, breakfast options and of course pasta has become a regular food on our tables these days.

I see a considerable amount of IBS sufferers and patients with other gastric symptoms who, despite eating the Fee-From foods, still experience their symptoms.

Why is this?

Some gluten free products, despite being ‘safe’ too eat, do have added sugar, so their glycaemic load is higher.  This leads to an energy spike, which will be followed by the familiar slump in energy.  Hence people whose diet are dominant with gluten free products will complain of feeling tired, lethargic and low mood.
The gluten free products are often highly refined, so the fibrous husk of the grain used is missing or over milled.  This reduces the fibre effect on the colon, leading to constipation, and the familiar bloat.
Bloating and gas is a common bi-product of eating ‘Free-From’ foods, but IBS gets the blame.

Why use Free-From Foods?

Yes indeed why ? I call it ‘The Vicky Pollard Syndrome’ or ‘The Yeah But Phenomenon’.  We are all guilty of saying ‘I don’t have the time’, ‘I have to have bread’, ‘I can’t make break’, ‘There isn’t anything else too eat’.
We have become very comfortable with rip and go packets, and easy options, to the point of being brain washed that we can’t live without them.

The consequence of this is that we are also becoming less familiar with experimenting and thinking ‘outside the box’ when it comes to food.

It is far healthier and simpler to only use the Free-From alternatives if you are eating out or going too friends for tea and cake for example.

On the whole it is a good idea to find some good staple options to replace breads, biscuits and pasta, too ensure you are eating whole, nutritious, low sugar food.

IT IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK.

Simple Steps To Replace Free-From Breads and Bakes

• Buckwheat Flour – It isn’t wheat, buckwheat is from the rhubarb family and can used in the same way as wholemeal flours.
  
• Make soda bread recipes too cut out the yeast, kneading and proving involved with making conventional breads.  
  
• Flat breads, pancakes and crepes can all be made with gluten free flour alternatives.
  
• Ham slices and turkey slices make great alternatives for wraps.
  
• Zucchini (wafers of courgette or spiralizer courgette) can be used as a pasta alternative.
  
• Lettuce wraps
  
• Waffles
  

These are just a small selection of ideas to replace breads, rolls, pasta etc.

At www.eattolive.org.uk there is a selection of recipes, which we will be adding too regularly to help you build up your repetoire of dishes.

You will be pleasantly surprised how easy they are.



Diabetes – A Growing Epidemic

What is it ?
Diabetes is raised blood sugars (glucose).  There are two types of Diabetes;
Type I - which is where the pancreas can’t produce enough insulin to control blood sugars.  Type I Diabetes is also known as insulin controlled diabetes as the patient has to use medication to introduce insulin to the body, to perform its role.  
Type 2 - the body’s cells can’t react to the insulin produced.

What does insulin do ?
Insulin is a vital hormone produced by the pancreas gland.  It acts as a vehicle, transporting glucose into our cells which in turn give us energy.   If we do not produce insulin the glucose (fuel) can’t be transported so we lack energy, and also the glucose will then remain in the blood stream to be reprocessed by the kidneys.
Interestingly, the high glucose in the urine will leach water from the bloodstream, hence the increased urination in diabetics, and the associated thirst.
The failure to assimilate glucose will lead to the body using other sources of energy eg. Fat cells, which produces Ketones.  These Ketones and the raised blood glucose will make an individual feel very unwell.
Blood glucose level stays between 3.5 mmol/L and 7 mmol/L.

What are the symptoms ?
Fatigue, extreme thirst, weight loss, muzzy headed, sweating, low mood, dizziness, tingling in the hands, increased urination.

So why do Diabetics gain weight, if the symptoms are weight loss ?
It’s all about balancing the books ………
We eat some food so our blood sugars, a Type I Diabetic injects insulin to do the job of the pancreas, and allow the body to use the glucose for energy.
BUT the patient has over-eaten and does not exercise.
The excess glucose will be converted and stored, leading to weight gain, which balances off the blood sugars again.
Also, the more body fat we produce, the more resistant to insulin we are, so it has to be tailored as we gain weight, which many patients don’t do, or health professionals overlook.
This weight gain and increased insulin resistant as a result causes a vicious circle, and as the weight goes up, so other health conditions evolve, for example:

Less exercise due to weight gain = increased insulin resistant = weight gain.
Joint problems = increased insulin resistant = weight gain.
Heart Disease = increased insulin resistant = weight gain.

Some patients manipulate their insulin to suit their food, so they can over-indulge, so the excess glucose is then stored as explained above.

Seems bleak doesn’t it, but it is all about choices really and balancing the books.  If you choose to be a victim of diabetes you could fall into the weight gain trap, or you can master the disease and manage your lifestyle and diet, to help prevent the above problems.
So, how do I keep healthy with diabetes and avoid the weight gain ?


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Are you facing Christmas with dread that your IBS symptoms may ruin your holiday or time with friends and family ?  I have listed some very simple tips to help you avoid a flare up:

Stay Calm – That may sound crazy, but anxiety and stress are huge triggers for IBS/IBD sufferers.  By managing your stress levels and allowing yourself to stop from time too time to recharge your batteries, you are actually reducing the likelihood of IBS symptoms.  Also Acid Relux, Diverticulitis and many other gastric problems can be helped.
Do Not Eat On The Go – As we rush around the shops, taxi the children about and then manage to fit in housework, Christmas shopping, job and social life, we forget a fundamental part of digestion.  For IBS spectrum sufferers, chewing is essential.  By making sure you do not swallow lumps of partially chewed food you are actually eliminating another trigger for a flare up.  Therefore, no matter how busy you are, chew your food so it is very mushed up.
Hydrate – Liquid consumption is, in my opinion, as important as food.  Remembering to drink as we go about our daily lives during the festive season, is essential.   We can become dehydrated very quickly, and this in turn can lead to constipation.  So you could have an excellent diet, and undermine the hard work with food, with poor hydration.  
Avoid peels, skins and pips – Fibre can be a friend or a foe for IBS sufferers.   To ensure you do everything you can to have a flare free festive season, peel your fruit, avoid the pips and leave the skins.  If you apply this rule literally, that would mean you avoid dried fruit, as it is very very difficult to peel !  The little capsules of fruit sugar are a potential trigger and we do tend to consume more during the Christmas season.
Be Happy – The happy hormones do create a happy gut.
'It is Just One !' – DO NOT DO IT – Do not compromise your health and fun, by saying ‘just one’.  Those naughty nibbles and yummy deserts could trigger an IBS flare up, so be strong.
Plan – Have some stand-by foods in your bag, so you do not get caught out.  Take some of your own breads or biscuits with you for example, and most of all, if you are eating out, do not be afraid to ask the staff for information.  Restaurants have to supply allergy and intolerance information now, and a quick glance at their guide could save you days of discomfort.

Please note IBS and other gastric symptoms all respond in different ways, so the guidance above is just that a guide, not a cure all.  To book an appointment for more information and to attend the IBS Specialist clinic please contact Victoria, 01795 534627.  or [email protected]


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Some women gently slip into the menopause, their menstrual cycle slowly dwindles, eventually stopping and after one year of no periods, they are menopausal.

They are the lucky ones !

The Peri-menopause stage for many women can be very very difficult, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, low labido, mood swinge, deep depression, loss of memory, hair loss, weight gain are just some of the symptoms. 

I have seen some women who have described feeling lost, bereft and empty with a sense of deep uncertainty and frustration.  Anger is another Peri=menopausal symptom, where huge outbursts appear to erupt from nowhere, in otherwise placid people.  Relationships can be effected and some women have even committed suicide.

The Peri-menopausal phase can very miss diagnosed as well, if it coincides with another life event such as bereavement, children going to university, relationship breakdown; some women have been diagnosed with depression or empty nest syndrome, and they then continue to suffer.

You are not alone.

If you feel things spiralling out of control or just feel 'different' with changes to your cycle, talk to other women around you, be open about how you feel, and start to log the changes so you can evidence your menstrual changes.

If you have a family history of osteopenia or osteoposis, have taken long term steriods (and other bone depleting drugs) make sure you are doing weight bearing exercise and eating a healthy diet, not smoking or taking recreational drugs.  Ask you GP for a hormonal screen, so they can then determine whether you need better bone protection.

Women do slip the net whereby their peri-menopausal phase triggers bone density changes, and without the proper treatment can develop severe osteoporosis.

Could the Foods You Eat Be Making You Feel Unwell ?

‘Excluding Suspect Foods Can Cause Other Health Problems if Not Properly Managed.’

Eat To Live, run by Consultant Nutritionist Victoria Shorland, offers the opportunity to see a professional for advice relating to all sorts of health conditions, including gastric / bowel disorders, which are an area they specialise in.   Through correct management and simple changes an individual can see their symptoms subside, and health improve considerably.

Food Intolerance Testing and Allergy Clinics are also available. 

So let’s take a look at the difference between allergy and intolerance:
 
Allergy

An allergy is an extreme, sudden immune response such as swelling of the face, tongue, other limbs, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, palpitations and even organ failure.  This response is caused by IgE Anti-bodies being produced to fight off a particular ‘allergen’ which in some cases could be a food.  This is also known as anaphylaxis.   IgE (Immunoglobulin E) is the most common allergy form.  This is a sudden onset allergic reaction.

A very tiny amount of ‘trigger’ food or substance is needed to promote a reaction.

Food Intolerance

This is not the same as a food allergy.

Symptoms can be stomach cramps, dull aching in the lower abdomen, low mood, hyperactivity, lethargy, diarrhoea, constipation, diverticulitis, excessive gas, burping, acid reflux, rashes.  The causes vary from person to person and can be difficult to identify, which is why a Nutritionist should be consulted, and in some cases a food intolerance test carried out.

‘Foods should not be excluded without supervision from a Professional specialsing in diet, in order to prevent malnourishment, vitamin deficiencies, and other health problems.’