It is a fundamental belief in any health and nutrition plan that you only get out of your body what you put in to it. Almost all physical fitness mentors the world over would confirm that abs are made in the kitchen and not in the gym. In addition, the mental health foundation systematic review confirms that a poor diet is strongly linked with poor mental health, particularly in children and young people.
Our nutritionist can assist in signposting you to the foods that will underpin your health, wellbeing and fitness goals, creating a nutritional path to optimum health which is tailor made for you. As well as compiling your bespoke nutritional support plan, our nutrition team may recommend further treatments to specifically identify allergies and intolerances to inform their work with you. They can also work closely in conjunction with your personal trainer and indeed the ALTR GP if necessary to ensure that your wellness goals are more quickly achieved in a sustainable and healthy way.
Food choices each day impact heavily upon both physical and mental health, whatever the age group. Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Combined with physical activity, diet can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease, diabetes and cancer), and promote overall wellbeing.
Allergies and intolerances often go undiagnosed for years, leading to poor health and easily preventable health conditions, including hormone imbalance and gland issues (thyroid and pituitary glands are often most quickly affected). Imbalance in the diet and vitamin, mineral and trace element deficiencies in some key nutrients - such as vitamin A, B, C and E, and zinc, iron and selenium - can weaken parts of your immune system leaving the body susceptible to illness. Food, especially highly processed and high sugar food can also profoundly affect mood and behaviour.
Good gut health and functioning cannot be underestimated. The incredible complexity of the gut and its importance to our overall health is a topic of increasing research in the medical community. Numerous studies in the past two decades have demonstrated links between gut health and the immune system, mood, mental health, autoimmune diseases, endocrine disorders, skin conditions, and cancer. The essential balance of the “gut microbiome” is crucial for avoiding stomach upsets, reducing sugar cravings, achieving sustainable weight loss, reducing fatigue and improving sleep patterns, banishing skin irritation, avoiding autoimmune conditions and controlling food intolerances and allergies.
