
Nutrition blog

Consumption of ‘ultra-processed foods’ is at a record 50% here in the UK according to a recently published Europe-wide study. The link between consumption of processed foods and obesity was also confirmed. It’s long been speculated that our consumption of hyper palatable, highly processed foods is in part to blame […]

Catherine Jeans DipION mBANT CNHC Nutritional Therapist The family nutrition expert and author of The 30 Day Sugar Detox Programme If you experience digestive issues, including IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), you’ll know that the multitude of changing symptoms can really affect your quality of life. Having worked with hundreds of […]
Know your gut type and how to soothe your symptoms: ...

Catherine Jeans DipION mBANT CNHC Nutritional Therapist The family nutrition expert and author of The 30 Day Sugar Detox Programme One of the problems with IBS and digestive discomfort is that there are so many different symptoms, experienced in such a unique way by each individual sufferer. Also, those with […]
Know your gut type and how to soothe your symptoms: ...

Catherine Jeans DipION mBANT CNHC Nutritional Therapist The family nutrition expert and author of The 30 Day Sugar Detox Programme Around one in five people in the UK experience Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) at some point in their lives, with many more of us going through spells of gut discomfort and […]
Know your gut type (and how to soothe your symptoms): ...

The subject of dairy is a complex web of confusing media headlines and fad-diet led claims but here at Igennus, we’re more interested in educating our customers on validated research helping to lay bare the truth, so you can make an informed decision on whether something really is good or […]
Dairy versus alternatives: what you need to know

By Catherine Jeans DipION mBANT CNHC The Family Nutrition Expert. It’s that time of the year where sniffles, tummy bugs, coughs and flu start to set in, but the last thing you want is missed days off school or work. The central heating might have gone back on, we spend […]
How to support your family’s immune system and prevent days ...

You need only open a magazine to see that the latest ‘celebrity eating craze’ is a ‘high protein’ diet; protein ‘shops’ have taken over high streets, and social media flashes pictures of ‘meal prep’ containing nothing but steak, eggs, chicken and additional protein shakes and bars for good measure. But […]
Protein – are you getting enough?

As you saw in part one of this two-part series, maxing out on ‘healthy’ antioxidant nutrients, via foods or supplements will not always offer the health benefits you might desire. All is not lost though, as choosing the right blend, type and dose of antioxidant nutrients, targeted to specific health […]
Antioxidants part 2: how to determine if you would benefit ...

Perhaps you are searching for an alternative and ‘fail-safe’ way to shift a little excess weight and kick-start a healthier new you. For many, the promised fast results and amazing outcomes of a detox diet might seem like a very tempting solution but are they really all they are cracked […]
The truth about detox diets – according to nutrition science

The perils of hormone imbalances are increasingly associated with greater exposure to man-made chemicals such as BPA and phthalates, but there is more than chemical doom and gloom when it comes to balancing our hormones naturally. Chemicals seem to engulf us wherever we go these days, so how can we […]
Balancing hormones naturally

We live in a world where sources of distraction are endless. Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, most people have the ability to access an infinite source of self-distraction and avoid ever having to be present, focused or attentive – if they so choose. This information overload is not […]
Ways to boost your cognitive power and achieve maximum focus, ...

It’s estimated there are now over 3 million vegetarians in the UK, who avoid eating meat or fish, and around half a million vegans, who exclude any form of animal products from their diet, including meat, fish, dairy and eggs. Numbers have risen dramatically over the past decade, and more […]
How to eat a plant-based diet and optimise your health

Antioxidants are everywhere – all you have to do is pick up some real food (i.e. something natural and unprocessed) and you’ll literally be staring a wealth of these health-enhancing, wellness-promoting, disease-preventing nutrients in the face and yet, somehow, we are living in a pandemic of oxidative stress-related diseases and […]
Antioxidants – is it a case of too much of ...

Type ‘chemicals in cosmetics’ into any search engine and you will have a choice of around twenty million articles to consult. Let’s say you can filter out the frivolous from the serious and you still have a whole lot of reading to keep you busy. It’s clear that this is […]
Avoiding the hidden dangers in personal care products: why you ...

It’s probably most common to associate acne with moody teenagers, but acne breakouts can affect anyone at any age. Certain factors such as stress, hormones and diet are all known to influence skin health and whilst the odd spot here or there may not be such a big thing, serious […]
Dealing with adult acne – tips for restoring great skin

Getting a good night’s sleep is imperative for optimum health, yet for many of us this isn’t always an easy task. Whilst we may climb into bed exhausted from our busy schedule, it is not uncommon to lay awake unable to nod off. Our hectic lifestyles may well be contributing […]
Top tips for restful restorative sleep

‘My GP told me I have IBS, is this a serious disease?’ This question is asked over and over again by individuals experiencing digestive problems such as bloating, cramping and inconsistent bowel movements. There are, fortunately, a lot of nutrition tips available on how to control IBS. So before we […]
IBS: understanding causes & controlling symptoms

So you have finally let go of the pregnancy diet guidelines; perhaps you are celebrating with a soft boiled egg with some soft cheeses and paté? These kinds of foods can be a worry during pregnancy due to the increased risk of miscarriage, but now that your baby has been […]
Pregnancy series: Nutrition for breastfeeding

If you ask the majority of people aged 60+ if they feel old, the chances are that they will respond that mentally they are still in their youth, it’s just their body that lets them down. It is often the physical changes that occur with ageing that affect, even hamper, […]
Feel younger for longer: slow ageing naturally

For some people, fatigue may be very short-lived, whilst for others, months of very high stress levels can actually lead to adrenal fatigue. This isn’t a made-up term for someone feeling a little sleepy, it is a physical state in which the adrenal glands (which sit just above the kidneys), […]
Beating stress & adrenal fatigue

Whether you are a seasoned fitness fanatic or trying out something new to help you get in shape and feel better, an important factor in the success of your training regime is what you eat, and perhaps more importantly, when you eat it. When it comes to effective, efficient and […]
Sports nutrition for performance & recovery

Although it is probably quite high on your priority list to concentrate on the health of your developing baby, as a mum-to-be you must not neglect your own well-being at this precious time! We all know too well the dreaded morning sickness which can put a damper on the first […]
Pregnancy series: Nutrition for the mother

You receive the fantastic news, and suddenly your priorities are all focused in one direction; now your efforts go towards optimising the development of your growing baby, to create the next Einstein, or a perfectly formed little being at the least! For healthy development of your baby, it is not […]