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We help people to
regain health:

The Low-Carb Way

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Who do we help?

We help people like you. People who are struggling to lose weight and would like to improve their health for the future.

 

Many people experience gradual weight gain over the years and end up on a cycle of yo-yo dieting as they struggle to maintain weight loss. Dieting often has a negative impact on metabolic rate, leading to rapid weight gain when normal eating is resumed. This is why a different approach is needed!

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Why low-carb is different

 A low-carb approach is not a diet in the traditional sense, it is a new way for eating for life. Choosing to eat real, low carb food is a delicious and extremely healthy way of eating which will enable you to lose weight and improve health.​​

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Our approach

Our approach to helping you lose weight, reduce your diabetes risk, and support hormone balance and metabolism, is to help you transition to a diet based on real whole foods that are low in sugars and carbohydrates but rich in the nutrients you need to support good health. 

 

We also provide advice on lifestyle aspects that impinge on health such as sleep quality, stress management, emotional well-being and exercise.​

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Who are we?

​We are a team of BANT Registered Nutritionists who can work with you either individually or as part of a group programme, to support you in meeting your health goals. We use an evidence based, low-carb approach to support people with weight loss and metabolic health issues.

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As Nutritional Therapists we can also support people with concurrent issues, such as digestive problems, thyroid issues, hormonal problems and well-being issues.

Our Blog

BLOG POST OF THE MONTH

FEBRUARY

Nutrients for immune health

At this time of year many of us feel that we’re picking up colds and infections every time we leave the house. So what can you do to become more resilient to seasonal colds and infections? We suggest you start by thinking about the foods you eat and check your diet is giving you the vital nutrients for immune health. The human body has very effective systems for fighting germs, but it can't do it's job effectively without a good supply of protein and specific vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A, C, E, D, Zinc, and iron.

 

In this guide we highlight some of the most important vitamins, minerals and other nutrients needed for immune health and give you suggestions on food sources for each of these key nutrients.

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Weight Loss

MASTERING METABOLISM: HOW LOW-CARB DIETS FUEL WEIGHT LOSS
 

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THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF MINDSET IN THE WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY

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IS OUR WEIGHT LOSS THEORY UPSIDE DOWN?

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IS YOUR EATING OUT OF CONTROL?
 

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UNLOCKING THE CONNECTION: THYROID FUNCTION, GUT HEALTH, AND WEIGHT MAMANGEMENT

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MASTERING BLOOD SUGAR BALANCE: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO GLUCOSE BALANCE

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10 TIPS FOR SUSTAINING A LOW-CARB DIET FOR THE LONG-TERM
 

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EVERY MEAL MATTERS! UNDERSTANDING NUTRIENTS AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

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THE TRUTH ABOUT LOW-CARB DIETS: DISPELLING COMMON MYTHS

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WHAT IS THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS?
 

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HOW DO LOW-FAT AND LOW-CARB DIETS MATCH UP TO OUR 5 WEIGHT LOSS CRITERIA?

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TIPS FOR COPING WHEN YOU'RE FASTING
 

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WEIGHT LOSS AND SEX HORMONES
 

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Food & Nutrition

NUTS AND SEEDS - SMALL BUT MIGHTY!
 

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THE TOP 5 CHEESES FOR HIGH CALCIUM AND LOW LACTOSE
 

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THE SECRET INGREDIENT IN EGGS WE ALL NEED!
 

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THE PROS AND CONS OF COOKING WITH AND CONSUMING RAPESEED OIL
 

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INDULGE GUILT-FREE: 10 HEALTH BENEFITS OF ENJOYING DARK CHOCOLATE 

 

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THE ROLE OF PROTEIN POWDER SUPPLEMENTS IN A LOW-CARB DIET
 

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THE BEST FOODS FOR BONE HEALTH: 

 

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NUTRIENTS FOR IMMUNE HEALTH

 

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SHOULD WE EAT DAIRY FOODS?

 

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ARE YOU EATING ENOUGH PROTEIN?
 

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TOP 10 FOODS FOR METABOLIC HEALTH!
 

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THE POWER OF POLYPHENOLS AND FLAVONOIDS IN YOUR DIET: 

 

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EAT WELL TO GET HEALTHY FOR SUMMER


 

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WHY CINNAMON IS OUR FAVOURITE SPICE

 

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STAY HEALTHY THIS WINTER WITH VITAMIN D

 

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EMBRACING TRADITION: EXPLORING THE TOP 5 FERMENTED CHEESES

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THE EGG-CELLENT BENEFITS OF EATING EGGS EVERY DAY
 

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HOW IMPORTANT IS PROTEIN IN A LOW-CARB DIET?
 

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ARE ANTI-NUTRIENTS IN PLANT FOODS REALLY HARMFUL FOR HEALTH?
 

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CUT THE JUNK FOOD, BUT DON'T STOP THERE!


 

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FRIEND OR FOE? – THE TRUTH ABOUT FRUCTOSE

 

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IS OUR RELIANCE ON PROCESSED FOOD MAKING US SICK?

 

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Metabolic Health

TOP 10 FOODS FOR METABOLIC HEALTH

 

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10 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF HEART DISEASE
 

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WHAT DOES THE MINNESOTA STARVATION EXPERIMENT TELL US ABOUT THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF SEVERE CALORIE RESTRICTION?

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THE POWER OF MCT OIL IN LOW CARB DIETS


 

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WHY MUSCLES MATTER!

 

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WHY LOW-CARB IS BEST FOR PCOS

 

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MASTERING METABOLISM: HOW LOW-CARB DIETS FUEL WEIGHT LOSS WITHOUT SACRIFICING METABOLIC RATE 

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MACROS, MICROS AND YOUR METABOLIC ORCHESTRA
 

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UNDERSTANDING THE ROLES OF WHITE, BROWN AND BEIGE FAT IN HEALTH

 

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WHY MAGNESIUM MATTERS FOR METABOLIC HEALTH
 

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ARE YOU EATING ENOUGH PROTEIN?

 

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IS YOUR PEAR-SHAPED FIGURE A SIGN OF LIPOEDEMA
 

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MASTERING BLOOD SUGAR BALANCE: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO STABLE GLUCOSE LEVELS

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CALORIES, CALORIES, CALORIES AND NOT A NUTRIENT IN SIGHT!
 

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UNDERSTANDING OXIDATIVE STRESS AND INFLAMMATION: THE SILENT SABOTEURS OF HEALTH
 

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HOW TO ESCAPE THE TYRANNY OF HUNGER

 

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THE BEST FOODS FOR BONE HEALTH: HOW THEY STRENGTHEN BONES AND WHICH FOODS TO AVOID

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UNDERSTANDING LEAN MASS HYPER-RESPONDERS: IMPLICATIONS FOR LOW-CARB DIETS

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Mental Health

THE INTRICATE LINK BETWEEN GUT HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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WHAT IS THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS?


 

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HOW TO ESCAPE THE TYRANNY OF HUNGER!
 

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THE POWER OF LOW-CARB EATING: HOW IT CAN IMPROVE YOUR MOOD, FOCUS AND MENTAL CLARITY 

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IS YOUR EATING OUT OF CONTROL?


 

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UNDERSTANDING STRESS: HOW DIET AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES CAN EASE THE BURDEN

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THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF MINDSET IN THE WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY


 

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FOOD ADDICTION AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT


 

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BEAT STRESS - THE ENEMY OF WEIGHT LOSS!
 

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Gut Health

HARNESSING THE POWER OF CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS: A GUIDE TO OPTIMAL DIGESTIVE HEALTH

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10 HIGH-FIBRE FOODS FOR LOW CARB DIETS: RECIPES INCLUDED
 

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WHY GUT HEALTH MATTERS
 

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DEMYSTIFYING PREBIOTICS, PROBIOTICS, AND SYNBIOTICS: UNDERSTANDING GUT HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS

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THE INTRICATE LINK BETWEEN GUT HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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THE EFFECTS OF EATING GLUTEN AGAIN AFTER ELIMINATING IT ON A LOW-CARB DIET

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Healthy Aging

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OBESITY AND AGING: HOW A LOW-CARB DIET MAY HELP

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CAN LOW-CARB AND KETOGENIC DIETS EXTEND HEALTH SPAN AND LONGEVITY?

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT – HOW TO PROTECT YOUR AGING BRAIN
 

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AGING, MENOPAUSE AND WEIGHT GAIN
 

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Lifestyle

DO YOU NEED A REGULAR BEDTIME?

 

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UNLOCKING BETTER SLEEP: TOP TIPS FOR IMPROVING SLEEP QUANTITY AND QUALITY

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NOURISHING THE BODY IN HARMONY: CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS AND TIME RESTRICTED EATING

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IS IT TIME TO ADD EXERCISE TO YOUR WEIGHT LOSS PLAN?
 

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THE POWER OF SLEEP: WHY WE NEED IT AND WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DON’T GET ENOUGH

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UNDERSTANDING STRESS: HOW DIET AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES CAN EASE THE BURDEN

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THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF MINDSET IN THE WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY
 

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THREE SIMPLE DIETARY AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES  TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH THIS YEAR

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IS DAYTIME NAPPING HEALTHY OR UNHEALTHY? AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT IT'S IMPACT ON WEIGHT AND METABOLISM

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BEAT STRESS - THE ENEMY OF WEIGHT LOSS!
 

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS
 

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Practicalities

PART 1: THE PROS AND CONS OF LOW-CARB MENU PLANS AND TIPS TO MAKE THEM WORK FOR YOU

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COOKING FOR THE FAMILY (WHEN THEY DON’T WANT TO EAT LOW-CARB)

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STAYING LOW-CARB ON HOLIDAY (AND STILL ENJOYING YOURSELF)

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BOUNCING BACK AFTER HOLIDAY INDULGENCE: A GUIDE TO RECLAIMING YOUR LOW-CARB LIFESTYLE

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PART 2: WHY AND HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR REPERTOIRE OF LOW-CARB RECIPES

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EATING OUT AS A LOW-CARBER
 

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TIPS FOR A JOYFUL LOW-CARB CHRISTMAS!

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NURTURING HOLISTIC WELLBEING: A GUIDE TO STAYING HEALTHY BEYOND THE FEAST DURING CHRISTMAS

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PART 3: TIPS FOR CREATING YOUR OWN PERSONAL RECIPE PORTFOLIO OR JOURNAL

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STAYING LOW-CARB WHEN LIFE GETS BUSY

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INDULGE IN THE GOOD STUFF THIS CHRISTMAS!

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TIPS FOR COPING WHEN YOU'RE FASTING

 

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Cinnamon Days CIC is a community interest company, which is a not-for-profit organisation. Cinnamon Days CIC provides benefit to those who are disadvantaged as a result of chronic metabolic health conditions, and provides support for people with ME/CFS, Long Covid and Fibromyalgia

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