Lesley Reid Nutritional Health Blog
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Best Foods to Reduce Hot Flushes & Night Sweats: Menopause Diet Tips Backed by Science
Hot flushes and night sweats are among the most common and frustrating symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, affecting up to 80% of women. They can strike anytime which can be disrupting your sleep, work, and daily activities. While hormone replacement therapy...
Understanding Gastritis
Gastritis is a common condition that occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes irritated or inflamed. A wide array of factors can cause it, from stress, to medications, to spicy foods. But don’t worry, whether you’ve got a case of the stomach bug blues, or you’re...
What does the colour of my poop mean?
The colour of our poop is a fascinating but often overlooked indicator of our digestive health. Whilst we might feel shy to discuss it, the colour of your poop can tell you a lot about what is going on inside your body and can let you know if something isn’t working...
Temporary vs Chronic Diarrhoea
Diarrhoea can be a real pain in the … gut! But did you know that there are two different types of diarrhoea? Whilst some cases of diarrhoea are temporary and go away on their own within a week or so, other cases are chronic and may require a visit to the doctor....
How much gas is normal?
Let’s face it, nobody wants to feel like a social pariah or clear a room with their flatulence. However, it is important to remember that passing gas is completely normal and that we all do it! In fact, the average person can have anywhere between 0.5 and 1.5 litres of...
How to treat bloating
Bloating is a very common condition to experience. In fact, when asked, as many as 10-30% of healthy individuals reported that they regularly felt bloating.[1] However, when IBS sufferers were asked the same question 90% reported bloating as being one of their main...
Constipation – When you want to go, but you can’t
Giulia Enders, the author of GUT, describes constipation beautifully in that you wait on the toilet for something that just won't come, using a lot of force, but in return you get no more than what looks like raisins. You just don’t get that feeling of being empty and...
The Best Low FODMAP Salad Recipes
Let me introduce you to my favourite low FODMAP salad recipes! Summer and salads go hand in hand, so I’m always grateful for the fact that it’s fairly easy to make low FODMAP salads. I’d like to share some of my favourite ones with you now. They’re all easy to make,...
How to Make Low FODMAP Salads
In summer, there’s nothing more refreshing to eat than a delicious, fresh salad. Although many types of cuisines can be difficult to make low FODMAP, thankfully salads aren’t one of them! There are loads of salad vegetable options for you to create the perfect low...
Lactose Intolerance, Milk Protein Intolerance & Dairy Milk Allergy. What’s the difference?
Many people get confused about the differences between lactose intolerance, milk protein intolerance and dairy milk allergy, so in this article I’d like to help explain these conditions. Dairy Milk Allergy Dairy milk allergy is one of the most common allergies people...