by Kathleen Cornmell | Jul 17, 2026 | Blog, Blood Sugar, Energy and Mood, Food Cravings, Metabolic Health, Ultra-processed foods
“I know what I should be doing, so why can’t I just stop?” This is something I hear so often from clients – usually said with guilt, frustration, and a sense that they must be lacking willpower. But I don’t think that’s the full story. For many people, the...
by Kathleen Cornmell | Jun 26, 2026 | Blog, Brain Health, Fish and Seafood in Pregnancy, Omega-3 DHA, Pregnancy, Pregnancy Nutrition advice
Fish and seafood during pregnancy can feel confusing because women often hear more about mercury risks than about nutritional benefits. But research suggests that suitable fish and seafood can provide important nutrients for a baby’s brain and eye development. This...
by Kathleen Cornmell | Jun 12, 2026 | Blog, Energy and Mood, Nutritional Advise, Vegan Diet, Vitamin B12
Plant-based diets can be incredibly healthy when they are well planned. Eating more vegetables, fruits, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, and wholegrains can support gut health, fibre intake, heart health and overall wellbeing. However, when a diet excludes some or all...
by Kathleen Cornmell | May 29, 2026 | Blog, exam anxiety, Hormones, Menstrual Cycle
Exam season is stressful for all teenagers, but for teenage girls, there is another layer we rarely talk about: hormones. Girls are not the same every day of the month. Mood, energy, motivation, sleep, pain levels, appetite and confidence can all shift throughout the...
by Kathleen Cornmell | May 27, 2026 | Blog, Blood Sugar, Food and Mental Health, Gut-Brain Connection
“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates For many years, mental health and nutrition were treated as completely separate areas of health. We often thought about mental health purely through the lens of psychology, counselling,...
by Kathleen Cornmell | Dec 12, 2023 | Blog
As the season of Goodwill is upon us, it can be a tricky time for our mental health. Can what we eat and drink affect our mental health? Yes, it definitely can. Our Gut-Brain Connection Our Gut can communicate with our brains through our nervous system with hormones...
