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Hello. My name is Caroline Peyton, I’m a nutritionist and naturopath with a particular passion for gut health. Nutrition Life Stories podcast has been brought to life to share a spotlight on how nutrition – and food- has influenced people’s lives. I’ll be inviting a selection of guests who may have found the power of nutrition to significantly improve health and wellbeing or who understand how nutrition and food unites communities and is far more than just “food for food’s sake”. You’ll hear ...
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My guest today is Dr Hans-Thomas Richter based on the West Coast of America and we delved into a bit more science regarding the importance of the right fats in diets. Dr Richter has a Chinese Medicine clinic in Seattle but has a background in biomedical research. He researched and has recently written a book about the importance of Omega 3 called N…
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I saw a very topical news release about a potential link between processed red meat and an increased risk of Dementia. This study, which followed 130,000 participants over 40 years, revealed some fascinating and important findings. In my podcast this week, I look into which red meats could be risky, which are beneficial, and what steps you can take…
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My guest today is Laura Dent, joint owner (with her husband) of a successful commercial and specialist cleaning company called So Fresh and So Clean covering the Swindon area. It was so refreshing to hear Laura’s health journey and how she has used nutrition to improve her health- and quality of life- by taking matters into her own hands. Laura exp…
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I am delighted to welcome Lou Joyce to today’s podcast, Managing Director of The Natural Dispensary (practitioner prescribed mail order natural healthcare company). Lou grew up on the West coast of Australia with a wonderful connection to the outdoors, land, nature and natural food. Having spent a week's work experience at a natural health college,…
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My guest today grew up in Stroud and moved to London pursuing a high-pressure job that involved extensive global travelling and eating a wide variety of (good and bad) foods. This lifestyle resulted in “burnout” and James quit his job. James spent a year travelling in the Far East with his young family. He rediscovered his love of fitness, retraine…
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My guest today is Louise Muir- Sage who runs Wellness Wiltshire. Louise spent her early years in London at Chelsea Barracks as her father was in the Irish Guards before moving to Swindon. Her food experiences growing up were influenced by her father’s travels such as Mexican and other spicy food which was far less common in the 80s. We talked about…
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Today’s guest is Lucy Humphries. Lucy spent her early years on the West Cost of America with an inspiring mother who was into natural health. Following a personal tragedy and with a career in London and with two young children, Lucy took time out and after several years retrained as an acupuncturist having found it really helpful to her own healing…
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Today’s guest is Chris Skelly. I was hugely privileged that Chris Skelley took the time to be a guest on my podcast. Chris is a paralympic judo athlete holding the world No.1 position and at the time of recording the podcast Chris was training hard for selection for the Paris 2024 games. We spoke about Chris’s health conditions including his diagno…
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Today’s guest is Bali Martindale. Bali shares her story to becoming a homeopath but how she started to struggle once she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. After many years she felt taking closer attention to her nutrition was a missing link she had not considered before. We discuss the changes we introduced into her diet that made a signific…
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Today’s guest is Marcus Collier, a television producer. Marcus shares insights into life as a TV producer, travelling abroad, long days, working on sets and the impact of catering. He spent periods of time as a student as a vegetarian then again later in life when he started to experience digestive “IBS type” symptoms. Marcus finally contacted me a…
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Providing expert, personalised, health advice utilising more than 10 years of nutritional therapy and naturopathy experience; strong emphasis on digestion and gut health. Zoom or face to face. Develop and deliver wellbeing in the workplace workshops. Helping people just like you to live happier, healthier, more active lives. 🔴 See all my latest vid…
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Today’s guest is Dave Nelson, founder and owner of Truffle and Thyme, luxury hampers and grazing boxes. Dave grew up in a foodie household, enjoyed boarding school dinners and his love of food has continued to influence his entire working life. His flourishing business grew out of Covid which like many, turned his world upside down. He loves to coo…
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How to maximise prostate health March is prostate cancer awareness month in the UK, to encourage men to become more aware of health problems they could develop, I wanted to use this awareness time to focus on my 7- step plan to maximise prostate health. 1 in 8 men in the UK are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, but for many more men a condi…
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Today’s guest is a good friend of mine, Michelle Lennon. Michelle kindly agreed to be a guest on my show as I was really interested to hear more about the influences of food in her life. With her father in the RAF on different postings, she spent part of her childhood in Malta and Germany before moving as an adult to be based outside Swindon. Miche…
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Ten Steps to a strong immunity Part 2 I wrote the first part of my immunity blog two weeks ago as I was acutely aware of just how many people have experienced prolonged, nasty Winter viruses. It’s no fun if you feel wiped out, unable to work and unable to participate in day to day life. The first party of my “strong immunity” blog focused on nutrit…
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I want to introduce you to today’s guest Ken Turner. Ken grew up in North London, learning how to cook nutritiously but economically by his mother; even continuing these good habits as a student. Ken went on to work in the creative design industry especially in TV which was demanding and involved unsocial hours and a lot of stress. This was a downw…
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I want to introduce you to my guest today Wafaa Powell. Wafaa is a bubbly Lebanese lady who runs a wonderful business called Dancing Flavours cooking Lebanese food for parties and communities and belly dancing! Wafaa tells her journey from Lebanon to the UK via South Africa and delights us with growing up in Lebanon, gorgeous dishes and why food is…
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This video is about the importance of Cholesterol and how to balance Cholesterol and your heart health. Providing expert, personalised, health advice utilising more than 10 years of nutritional therapy and naturopathy experience; strong emphasis on digestion and gut health. Zoom or face to face. Develop and deliver wellbeing in the workplace worksh…
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I want to introduce you to today’s guest Carole Stephens. Carole is a lovely lady who tells her story of growing up in Paddington at the end of the second World War during rationing. She married a chef and later moved to Wiltshire and together with her husband ran their own business. Carole has always loved food and so it was difficult for her when…
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Welcome to the launch of my new podcast series Nutrition Life Stories. Today I want to start my podcast series with telling you a bit about me. I’d like to share my journey from a chubby child to working in a high powered stressful corporate environment, to where I am now: running my busy nutrition based practice, either helping individuals find la…
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Providing expert, personalised, health advice utilising more than 10 years of nutritional therapy and naturopathy experience; strong emphasis on digestion and gut health. Zoom or face to face. Develop and deliver wellbeing in the workplace workshops. Helping people just like you to live happier, healthier, more active lives. 🔴 See all my latest vid…
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Providing expert, personalised, health advice utilising more than 10 years of nutritional therapy and naturopathy experience; strong emphasis on digestion and gut health. Zoom or face to face. Develop and deliver wellbeing in the workplace workshops. Helping people just like you to live happier, healthier, more active lives. 🔴 See all my latest vid…
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How to eat out this Christmas whilst maintaining good habits Many people treat the Christmas festive season with almost dread. Yes, they love to socialise, but they dread the January after effects of sluggishness and weight gain . But it doesn’t have to be this way. It is possible to eat out, enjoy socialising and avoid excess weight gain. Let’s lo…
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In light of World Diabetes Day, it's crucial we address this escalating global issue, especially its impact in the UK. According to Diabetes UK, an estimated 5 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, many undiagnosed. A large proportion of these cases are type 2 diabetes, primarily influenced by diet and lifestyle. As a nutritionist, I e…
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Eating Pomegranates for Optimal Gut Health | Principles of Good Health Series Pomegranates for Optimal Gut Health November is National Pomegranate Month, so it’s a perfect time to reflect on why this fruit is so valuable to support gut health. When we think about health, we must consider the health of the gut. We cannot create a healthy environment…
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Daylight Saving Time: How time changes affect our health and simple tips to help your body adjust Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of moving the clocks forward one hour from standard time (GMT) in the spring and moving them back again in the autumn to make better use of natural daylight. “Spring forward and fall back” is the way I remembe…
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Podcast 115 - Protein, How Much Do You Need PODCAST In this episode, Caroline explores the often overlooked yet crucial macronutrient - protein. She shares insights on how to determine your personal protein needs based on your lifestyle and provides practical tips on boosting your daily intake. Tune in to delve deeper into the world of protein and …
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Podcast 114 - Are You Menopausal - You Need To Watch Out For These Chemicals Why Endocrine Disruptor Chemicals may contribute to menopausal symptoms – and how to minimise your exposure As women transition through the menopause and oestrogen production starts to decline, there are a group of chemicals known as Endocrine Disrupters that can start to …
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Podcast 113 - Gut health is critical to a successful menopause Gut health and menopause: Why is gut health critical to a successful menopause? October is menopause awareness Month, so it is a great time to shine a spotlight on positive action you can take to navigate your way through the menopause with ease. It does not have to be a life sentence y…
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Podcast 112 - Is drinking coffee the secret to a healthy gut Is coffee good for gut health? Today I was asked to speak about coffee and gut health on Kaye Adam’s BBC Radio Scotland show. This follows the media interest in the announcement that coffee is good for your gut. So did I agree? The scientists behind the Zoe app and study have discovered t…
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Stewed apple for gut health I came across stewed apple as a way to nurture and nourish the gastrointestinal tract several years ago, and I frequently recommend it to my clients who experience irritable digestive discomfort, especially to those that need a quick and easy way to calm the gut. Providing expert, personalised, health advice utilising mo…
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FODMAP: is it really good for your gut health? FODMAP is a dietary approach to support gut health and a popular and well known choice. And for those suffering with common digestive symptoms like bloating, pain, cramping and diarrhoea, it can provide fantastic relief. It seems obvious that if it provides symptom relief then it must be good for your …
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Podcast 109 - More Herbs Less Salt for a Healthy Gut More Herbs Less Salt is an American Awareness day on 29th August. It is well recognised that we should be careful with our salt consumption. When we talk about salt, we are referring to sodium chloride, common table salt. The recommended salt consumption over and above the salt we find in food is…
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Podcast 108 - CoQ10 the missing link to healthy ageing and longevity CoQ10 and healthy ageing If you’re over 50, vegetarian and/or taking statins, then you may be surprised to discover you may be lacking a crucial nutrient linked to healthy ageing and longevity. CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10) is a substance made naturally in the body, but as you grow older, …
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Nutrition in the News: Can gluten lead to brain inflammation? Study finds gluten leads to brain inflammation in mice A small scale study (reported in the Journal of Neuroscience in July), showed a direct correlation between the intake of gluten and brain inflammation in mice. Whilst this was a small scale study with less than 100 mice, these findin…
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Podcast 106 - Nutrition in the News: Are you supplementing Vitamin D3 year round? It’s important for your heart Vitamin D and Heart Health A recent article in What Doctors Don’t Tell You (WDTTY) reported on two long-term studies that showed taking reasonably high strength Vitamin D3 is beneficial for your heart. Providing expert, personalised, heal…
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Podcast 105 - The Impact of Artificial Sweeteners on Health: A Nutrition in the News Analysis Artificial Sweeteners and Health: The Hidden Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners oday, I want to discuss a topic that's been making headlines recently: artificial sweeteners. These are commonly found in low-sugar or low-fat food and drink options, and while t…
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Podcast 104 - Top Tips for Optimal Hydration Just how much fluid should we drink each day? I see a lot of conflicting information about what we should drink for optimal hydration. How much? What should we choose? What should we avoid? I decided it was time for a fresh look at fluid choices, how to stay hydrated and provide sensible advice you can e…
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Podcast 103 - Why many people may be lacking this essential overlooked brain nutrient Choline is an important nutrient for brain health. It’s called an essential nutrient as the body cannot make sufficient amounts for its daily needs so must be obtained from the diet, but many people may lack sufficient intake via the diet. The British Medical Jour…
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Podcast 102 -How to use naturopathy to help protect yourself from Alzheimer’s In recent years an American physician called Dr Dale Breseden has come to the forefront of those seeking a natural holistic approach to support cognition, brain health and to help protect against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease. He has published severa…
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Podcast 101 - 5 steps to help keep your bones strong It’s more than just calcium! Follow these 5 steps to help keep your bones strong June is National Osteoporosis Month. It is often described as a silent disease, as people may not realise they have weakened bone strength until they have a fracture. Bone mass decreases from 40 years of age, and for…
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Choose these 10 herbs and spices to support good digestive health As I wrote this, it is World Digestive Health Day (29th May). It’s yet another reminder of the need to take good care of your digestive tract, since digestion, the gut barrier and its microbiome has a significant impact on your overall health. Did you know that aside from fibre, many…
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Reduce your intake of these 5 foods to help reduce your risk of Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week takes place from 22nd May to 28th May. It can, in extreme situations, lead to serious health conditions, And it currently costs the NHS over £10 billion a year – 10% of its entire budget. Providing expert, personalised, health advice util…
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Podcast 98 - Good nutrition can help students succeed during exams Good nutrition can help students succeed during exams | Principles Of Good Health Series How to stay calm during exams: Tips on how to help young people during their examinations by taking nutrition seriously. Studying for exams is a stressful time, with long hours spent trying to a…
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Protect your eyes from sun damage The first week in May is National Sun Awareness Week, and the sun is finally appearing to shine! Whilst this is a campaign led by The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD). UV radiation from the sun can also cause damage to your eyes. As someone who has been severely short-sighted, has had a retina tear, diag…
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IBS and Food Intolerance Continuing my theme for April’s IBS Awareness month, I wanted to share why so often people struggle to eat the foods they love – and have eaten all their lives- but start to find that these foods no longer love them! Listen now to find out more. ↑ Providing expert, personalised, health advice utilising more than 10 years of…
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Podcast 95 - Understand why you’re bloated and the first 5 steps you must take to alleviate it Why you’re bloated and what steps you must take to alleviate it April is IBS Awareness Month (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). It is also Stress Awareness Month and the two go hand in hand since stress exacerbates IBS and having IBS is very stressful. It’s esti…
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We all recognise that stress is the curse of the modern age and that it is “not a good thing” to experience day to day. But do you fully understand the impact that stress has throughout your body? In this first video I’ll explain just how stress can contribute to many aspects of ill health today, and in Part 2 I’ll provide the naturopathic tools an…
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We all recognise that stress is the curse of the modern age and that it is “not a good thing” to experience daily. But do you fully understand the impact that stress has throughout your body? In Part 1, I explained how stress can contribute to many aspects of ill health today, and in this Part 2 I’ll provide the naturopathic tools and techniques th…
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The Best Probiotic Foods for Gut Health Your gut is home to trillions of microbes - bacteria, yeasts and archea – with more microbes in your own gut than there are people in the World. The more we learn about the role the gut microbiome plays in our overall mental and physical health, the more we recognise the need to support this community to help…
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