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Introduction We’re back again, talking about poo! In Part 1 we discussed what normal poo looked like, when you should see a GP, and some key definitions. In Part 2 we will cover some tips on how to achieve a healthy bowel, including advice on nutrition and exercise, where you can go for more information, […]

Introduction That’s right- you read the title correctly, and, whilst this topic may seem funny at first, it is actually an extremely important bodily function that we all do. We quite literally do it every day, there or thereabouts, but we’ll come to that later. The average person spends a whopping 92 days on the

Pancakes are a big hit in our households, have you ever thought about how to store your pancake day ingredients to keep them fresh? Storing our food products correctly helps maintain both the flavour and nutritional value. It also ensures they are safe to eat. Here are our top tips for storing you pancake ingredients

2022 is upon us and we wish you all a very Happy New Year. January marks the start of a new year and likely lots of resolutions. ‘Veganuary’ is an annual monthly challenge set by the UK non-profit organisation to go completely plant based for one month. Veganuary has grown increasingly more popular year by

Hello from all of us at Sunlight Nutrition. The days are getting shorter and darker meaning less glorious sunshine. At this time of year it’s important that we all start taking a vitamin D supplement again. We thought we would recap on the importance of this micronutrient and look at some up to date research

September has arrived. For many this means back to school, college or university. Coinciding with this is the return of some sort of normality as we move into our first autumn out of a new world of lockdowns and many workers head back to the office. September can often be a time of reflection, goal

We’ve made it to December of 2020, a year that nobody could have predicted and certainly one that none of us could have prepared for. We here at Sunlight Nutrition sincerely hope you are all keeping yourselves as well as you can be. We continue to see headline after headline about COVID-19 and it can

This is a great festive cake to make for family and friends at Christmas time and has been adapted by Sunlight Nutrition to be suitable for those who are following a low FODMAP diet to manage their IBS symptoms.  INGREDIENTS          For the cake 200g of soft dairy free margarine 200g of granulated sugar 50g

As we come to the end of Autumn, the trees are barer, the evenings are darker and we are moving towards the cold winter months ahead. It’s usually a time of year where we slow down and spend more time in doors, some missing the summer outdoor evenings, others welcoming the quiet nights in. This

What is malnutrition? Malnutrition amongst the elderly is a very common condition, effecting 1 in 10 over 65’s in the UK. Malnutrition in later life can lead to many negative health consequences and reduce your quality of life. However, many of us are unaware of the warning signs indicating malnutrition or the severity of the