Simply Nutrition

Simply Nutrition's member site...

If you are someone who cares about your health and wellbeing, you'll want to visit my member site DailyBread365. This is a vibrant, 'feel good' community for both men and women. Updated weekly, with fresh articles and a weekly audio, full members can also benefit from my unique year-long eProgram. The DailyBread365 eProgram focuses on ALL aspects of health, wellbeing and lifestyle, and is delivered daily to your inbox. You will find the "bite size" format easy and fun to use, as well as enjoy continual support, guidance and encouragement from myself, and your fellow members - perfect for 2010! 

Why not head over now to www.DailyBread365.com and take advantage of the 7 day risk free trial. I would love to welcome you there!    

101 Mouth-Watering & Supremely Healthy Recipes

DailyBread365 co-founder Claire Raikes writes,

"As you may already know, I am co-creator of the ‘body & soul nutrition’ eProgram & Member Community DailyBread365.  Throughout the program, and on the site, there are some of the MOST ‘delicious AND nutritious’ recipes you can ever imagine, eg. Quinoa, apricot, yogurt and almond butter breakfast mousse – all of which have, lovingly and carefully, been developed, tested and measured by Registered Nutritionist Lucy-Ann Prideaux, my partner in that venture.

Lucy-Ann is a total foodie and has the most amazing ability to combine her love of flavour, texture and colour with her passion for the health-giving properties of food too.  Subscribers to our Monday Minute audio postcards may have already heard some of Lucy-Ann’s recipes – and me drooling as I read them in the recordings! Listen to this one for example, my mouth-watering is audible by the time I get to the  Spicy avocado dip!

Well, our members have been asking for some time if we could produce a recipe collection in a ‘downloadable’ ebook format so they quickly and easily get ideas for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks etc.  so that’s what I’ve been spending a fair amount of time on lately, and I’m delighted to announce that we’ve decided to make it available to everyone, ie. you don’t have to be a member to get yourself a copy.

So, if Sweet potato, avocado and coconut mash, Puy lentil, carrot and almond casserole and Sweet raspberry and raisin yogurt parfait are dishes which tantalize your taste-buds, then click here for more info and to BUY the DailyBread365 Recipe Book #1. (more examples given.)

Real life questions and answers...

Question:
I’m a nurse working on a busy intensive care unit. I have a set rota of Monday and Wednesday days and Friday night duty. What would you suggest for nutrition, and eating times during night duty so I¹m not to be completely drained when it comes to training at the weekend?

John Gough, email

Answer:
The very nature of your job presents the biggest hurdle, which is having regular breaks and chances to actually eat! I know it’s common within the nursing profession to go for hours on end without a chance to eat at all. This causes a host of problems, all as a result of erratic blood sugar levels – which “mirror” the erratic nature of life on a busy ward. The dreaded cycle of sudden lows in energy, intense hunger, cravings for (and consumption of), quick-fix sugary foods, resultant blood sugar lows, more strong cravings for high-sugar foods, sweets, caffeine etc. is the “bane” of many people’s lives, and can lead to very “real” sugar addictions, mood swings, long periods of fatigue, poor stress management, hormonal imbalances, and disrupted sleep patterns. Try not to fall into this trap John. My very first suggestion to you is

Beetroot juice may keep you running for longer...

I wrote about beetroot juice a while back now, highlighted new research revealing the effects and actions of beetroot juice on lowering blood pressure. Beetroot juice is especially high in nitrates, compounds that convert to nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide has several metabolic effects, such as dilating blood vessels (hence its blood pressure lowering effects). These and other findings of the health benefits of beetroot juice are also potentially relevant to those with heart disease or, breathing complications or modern-day metabolic diseases.
 
With regard to running and athletic performance, new results from the University of Exeter suggest that a simple beetroot juice could be a new and popular contender to take the crown as top sports drink. Certainly beetroot juice is far healthier all round, compared to many sugar loaded sports and energy drinks on the market. 

According to the findings published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, drinking half a litre of beetroot juice every day helped men to extend their ability to exercise by about 16 per cent, compared with when they drank a blackcurrant cordial. The boost in nitric oxide after drinking beetroot juice significantly reduces oxygen uptake, or less oxygen being burned during exercise, making exercise less tiring.

Professor Andy Jones from the University of Exeter, who led the study said "Our study is the first to show that nitrate-rich food can increase exercise endurance. We were amazed by the effects of beetroot juice on oxygen uptake because these effects cannot be achieved by any other known means, including training. I am sure professional and amateur athletes will be interested in the results of this research,” added Prof Jones. “I am also keen to explore the relevance of the findings to those people who suffer from poor fitness and may be able to use dietary supplements to help them go about their daily lives".

Here are some great beetroot and beetroot juice recipes for you!

Ref: Journal of Applied Physiology. Published online ahead of print, “Dietary nitrate supplementation reduces the O2 cost of low-intensity exercise and enhances tolerance to high-intensity exercise in humans”. Authors: S.J. Bailey, P. Winyard, A. Vanhatalo, J.R. Blackwell, F.J. DiMenna, D.P. Wilkerson, J. Tarr, N. Benjamin, A.M. Jones

A completely refreshed approach to food and healthy eating...

Hi Lucy-Ann.

Just a quick update. I am feeling a lot better! I'm now eating lots more green and fresh raw food. My quality of sleep has improved by at least 50%, my energy levels are up and my jeans are now a baggy fit! Ian is also enjoying trying new meals and eating better. He has improved all his PB's 10,25,50,100 mile distances on the bike. We have now completely refreshed our whole approach to food and healthy eating. Thank you!

Sarah Sutton,

Endurance Cyclist
Maidstone, Kent, UK

Why not e-mail me at [email protected], for your own individual nutritional support!

Interview & "life" conversation with leading performance coach...

I have a brand new podcast for you all to listen to. I am in interview & "life" conversation with leading performance coach, author and counsellor Julia Armstrong - www.juliaarmstrong.com.

Julia has over thirty years experience helping others find happiness and fulfilment in their lives. She is renowned for working at the core level, helping many people unravel areas of their lives where they feel stuck or unable to move on, or move forward in life. She helps them gain awareness in all aspects of their lives. Julia brings many skills to her work, and provides other with the necessary skills themselves, to manage life during times of difficulty. Julia is also an x-international runner, and celebrated her 50th birthday recently by completing a 100km run! She talks here of this amazing achievement, and together we have a very enlightening conversation about our work, health, food, nutrition and life in general.

Just click on this link to listent to the full podcast.

Can prunes reverse bone loss?

The latest blog post by Dr. Susan E. Brown, PhD, of "Better Bones" really caught my attention. Dr. Brown is one the world's leading researchers in bone health, and has a very interesting website, with informative articles and resources for those wanting to learn the very best strategies in improving "bone health" and understand proper "bone nutrition". She produces an excellent newsletter too.

According to Dr. Brown, fellow osteoporosis researcher Dr. Bahram Arjmandi has uncovered one of the most exciting foods, to help combat the bone disease osteoporosis - the humble prune!

Dr. Arjmandi's research shows that prunes have the capacity to reverse bone loss. Dr. Susan Brown writes...

"For more than a decade Dr. Arjmandi of Florida State University in Tallahassee has tested a wide variety of "functional foods" for their potential impact on bone health. He has studied soy, blueberries, strawberries, raisins, dates, and finally prunes. No other natural substance, he reports, comes near to having the bone-building effect of prunes. Further, when I saw him at the ASBMR international bone meeting last fall, he reported he had never seen any natural substance produce such consistent beneficial bone-building results."

So what is actually in prunes, that gives them such amazing bone-building properties?

Dr. Brown explains..."Special phenolic compounds in dried plums up-regulate growth factors linked to bone formation (such as IGF-1) and counter the activity of factors that inhibit bone formation (such as TNF-alpha). It probably also helps that prunes are one of the foods highest in antioxidants and also contain generous amounts of various key bone nutrients including potassium, boron, and copper. While Dr. Arjmandi has found other natural substances capable of halting bone loss, prunes were the only food found to actually restore lost bone."

A controlled human clinical trial on prunes and bone health starts this summer, and Dr. Brown explains this exciting research here....

Hazelnut Granola and Avocado and Chocolate Mousse

I have been working on, and experimenting with some new recipes lately, mainly for work, but also to enjoy at home! AND... on a completely different subject, I had a sudden inspirational "urge" to start a brand new blog! Check out "The Loves and Life of Lucy-Ann". Now, back to the recipes...

I made a gorgeous Hazelnut Granola yesterday, and made some fresh hemp milk this morning to enjoy it with! This week I am also going to do the recipe below - Avocado and Chocolate Mousse. Avocados are my absolute favourite food! Here are both these recipes for you...

Hazelnut Granola
This delicious sweet granola that is grain and gluten-free takes minutes to make and can be eaten hot or cold. It is full of protein, essential fats and minerals, and served best with chopped fresh fruit, or simply by the handful for a quick snack!

6 servings
100g hazelnuts (soaked overnight in water)
100g raisins
50g sunflower seeds
50g pumpkin seeds
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tablespoon of Xylitol

Thinking about losing weight?

If so... you have much in common with this lovely lady, whose blog is, in fact called "Thinking About Losing Weight"! However, she's no longer just thinking about it, she is actually doing something about it - and doing great things too. One of these "great things" is making the decision to JOIN DailyBread365... my on-line health community, that is building fast! She is blogging about her experiences as she progresses through the daily guidance, teachings and support from myself, towards what will be, I am sure, her having more knowledge, self-motivation, confidence and understanding in how she can live and be a healthier, happier, and slimmer individual! If you also want to benefit from this fabulous on-line health program, simply CLICK HERE and I'll see you on the site!

There is another great review of DailyBread365 here.

I do work on a one-to-one basis with many individuals, so if YOU would like to consult a Nutritionist like myself, full details are right here. Why not e-mail to discuss your requirements?

Pete Cohen, Weight Loss Guru interviews Lucy-Ann Prideaux

I am not often in the situation of being "interviewed", but when someone like Life Coach Pete Cohen is in the driver's seat, the whole experience is no different than having an enlightening, interesting and often humorous conversation with a good friend! You may know Pete from his TV roles on GMTV, and ITV with Fern Britton, so might have seen Pete in action. He has helped literally thousands of people lose weight, overcome fears and phobias, and generally live a happier life! He has a wonderful gift, a great personality, and so it was a great privelage for me to share some time with him!

So why not take some of your time and listen to our great conversation right here http://rurl.org/1bi7. You'll pick up some great tips, as well as key tools and techniques to control your weight, your appetite and help you overcome any challenges with weight loss, or food control. Find out too why "My sweetness is your weakness"!

You can watch Pete in his brilliant coaching and TV role here - http://www.petecohen.com/go/pete-cohen-on-TV-clips/