Bitesize Nutrition

The Natural Alternative Health & Wellbeing Ltd

Our Bitesize Nutrition podcasts are packed with highlights from our health webinars. Join us and health professionals translating the nutrition science and helping you take control of your health. If you'd like to find out more - perhaps for personal interest, or as part of your organisations health initiatives - we have a range of webinars available on our website https://www.natural-alternative.co.uk/nutrition-webinars/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/natalternative Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Natural-Alternative-Health-Wellbeing-Ltd-210456875643976/ Follow us on Instgram https://www.instagram.com/natalternative/ Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. If you have a diagnosed medical condition, you should consult a doctor before making any major changes to your diet. Some supplements may interact with medications and you should check with your GP before commencing any supplement programme.

  1. E39 - Putting the 'men' in menopause with Steve Foulger

    09/21/2022

    E39 - Putting the 'men' in menopause with Steve Foulger

    Menopause is a chapter of every woman's life, and with 80% of women experiencing menopausal symptoms it can also mean that many partners, colleagues, friends also experience menopause indirectly. It can be a difficult time knowing when, how or what to do to support so I hope this is a helpful guide. I'm joined by Steve Foulger (Director of HR Services & Organisational Design at Connor) – you may have heard my episode about menopause in the workplace with Steve for Connor Conversations podcast (link below if you haven't) but this time we're switching roles and Steve is guest and so I'd like to know his thoughts on menopause in the workplace and his experience of supporting women going through the menopause. Do you know much about menopause? Examples of where you've experienced complex menopause absence cases? Advice on starting a menopause conversation From a partner point of view, what would you advise? Does male menopause exist? Menopause awareness is building in terms of awareness of symptom management options and also how partners, friends and colleagues can support women through this chapter. If you follow me on social media you may have seen I spoke at the BMS annual conference in Apr. I spoke about nutrition and menopause, and as a menopause specialist (in addition to being a nutritionist) I'm passionate about supporting both women and the workplace to raise awareness. If you'd like menopause awareness webinars for employees, manager training or menopause 1:1 consultations in your workplace reach out to me at hello@managingthechange.co.uk Links CIPD Line Manager Guide https://www.cipd.co.uk/Images/line-manager-guide-to-menopause_tcm18-95174.pdf Connor Conversations podcast https://connor.co.uk/landing-pages/connor-conversations/

    31 min
  2. E38 - A guide to fermented foods with Jo Webster

    06/10/2022

    E38 - A guide to fermented foods with Jo Webster

    Gut health and mental health. There's so much conversation about improving gut health using probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods, but it can be confusing. Jo Webster medical herbalist, nutritionist, gut health and fermented food specialist is joining me in this episode to answer a few questions I'm often asked when delivering webinars to organisations as part of their health & wellbeing activities; What is fermentation? What to look out for when buying fermented foods? How to make your own fermented food Do you need to buy a fermenting kit? What is your favourite ferment? Jo completed a 4 year degree qualifying as a herbalist (with distinction), she has a post-graduate diploma in nutritional medicine from Surrey University (with distinction) and in the final stages of the MSc Nutritional Medicine. Jo is a full member of the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy and the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. She used to be a lawyer and also has a degree in psychology. Jo is devoted to helping people address their health issues using nutrition, medicinal herbs and a focus on gut health. An important aspect is encouraging people to take responsibility for their own health and providing them with the support, tools and information they need to do so.. In her own life, Jo strives to be the change she wants to see in the world, so she knows from first-hand experience how challenging changing entrenched behaviours can be. She walks the walk rather than just talking the talk. Jo is mother to 4 young people and has a love of reading, learning, asking questions, being outside, fermenting, herbing and laughing. Website: theumbel.org IG: @the.umbel FB: the.umbel Twitter:@theumbel LI: Jo Webster

    48 min
  3. E37 - Mental health with MHFA England Chief Executive Simon Blake

    05/09/2022

    E37 - Mental health with MHFA England Chief Executive Simon Blake

    1. How to find the stress "sweet spot" 2. How to manage our own mental health at work.  3. How to help a colleague struggling 4. What can organisations do to create a more supportive environment 5. 'Reasonable' workplace adjustments Links for further support: www.mhfaengland.org www.mhfaengland.org/startwell https://mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/campaigns/my-whole-self-2022/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin/in/simonblake/   Twitter: @MHFAEngland Instagram: @mhfaengland FB: @MHFAEngland Bio Simon joined MHFA England as Chief Executive in October 2018 and has been responsible for setting the organisation's new strategic vision to improve the mental health of the nation through its mission to train one in ten of the population in mental health skills, knowledge and awareness. He has also been instrumental in leading the organisation's commitment to become a truly anti-racist social enterprise, and is the executive sponsor for MHFA England's race equity programme. Simon is a respected thought leader on the subject of mental health, workplace wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion. He writes regularly for the MHFA England blog, contributes to media articles and plays an active role on mental health and wellbeing events, either chairing or contributing his expertise as a speaker or panellist. Before joining MHFA England, Simon dedicated his career to working with young people and has a long track record of championing difference and creating platforms for people's voices to be heard. In doing this, Simon has worked on some of the most talked about and complex social issues of today: sex and relationships education, sexual and reproductive rights, volatile substance abuse, Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship and LGBTQ rights. He is driven by a passion for a better, more inclusive society where everyone can be themselves.  With over 20 years working with young people Simon has been involved in several projects and initiatives to promote positive wellbeing and mental health. He has written over 40 publications on all aspects of PSHE and Citizenship.  In his roles at the Sex Education Forum, National Children's Bureau, sexual health and wellbeing charity Brook and, most recently, as Chief Executive of the National Union of Students (NUS), Simon has considerable experience in balancing the competing agendas of various high-profile organisations and stakeholders, finding ways to build consensus and collaboration to achieve positive social outcomes.  Simon received an OBE in 2011 for his services to the voluntary sector and young people. He was recognised as a 2020 Global Diversity Champion in the Global Diversity List and the 2021 Pride Power List. He is Chair of the Dying Matters Campaign and the Support After Suicide Partnership. Prior to these voluntary roles he has held a number of trustee positions including trustee and vice chair of the Black Health Agency (2004 – 2011), Chair of Diversity Role Models (2012 – 2015) and vice chair of Stonewall (2015 – 2021). Simon is a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute.

    27 min
  4. E33 - Nutrition facts with Dr Simon Steenson, British Nutrition Foundation

    02/17/2022

    E33 - Nutrition facts with Dr Simon Steenson, British Nutrition Foundation

    Nutrition & hydration week this year is 14-20 Mar. It's one of the NHS health awareness days to highlight and educate on the importance of food and drink to maintain health and wellbeing. I receive lots of great nutrition questions when delivering wellbeing webinars and as it will soon be N&H week I thought Dr Simon Steenson could help me answer a few of these popular questions. Simon is Nutrition Scientist at the British Nutrition Foundation, a charity that provides impartial, evidence-based information, resources and training on food and nutrition. We discuss in this episode: How much liquid should we drink per day and does tea/coffee count? Does intermittent fasting appear to be a sensible way to maintain a healthy weight?  How important is 5-a-day, or should we be thinking about 30 per week challenge?  Do you think there are some nutrients which may become deficient in next few years – perhaps as a result of eliminating some food groups? Bio Simon graduated from the University of Nottingham with a BSc in Nutritional Biochemistry, after which he spent 18 months working as a researcher within the Medical Research Council's Human Nutrition Research unit in Cambridge, investigating the effects of vitamin D status on bone health. Simon completed his PhD in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Surrey in September 2018, and his doctoral research focused on the impact of fructose sugar on cardiovascular disease risk, with a specific focus on its effects on fat metabolism in the small intestine. Simon joined the BNF in November 2018 as a Nutrition Scientist. Link to free BNF resources for Nutrition & Hydration week (including activities, posters, certificate, online events): https://www.nutrition.org.uk/healthy-eating-week/why-healthy-eating-week/ Follow The British Nutrition Foundation on social media: LinkedIn: British Nutrition Foundation Twitter: @NutritionOrgUK The British Nutrition Foundation https://www.nutrition.org.uk/

    30 min

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Our Bitesize Nutrition podcasts are packed with highlights from our health webinars. Join us and health professionals translating the nutrition science and helping you take control of your health. If you'd like to find out more - perhaps for personal interest, or as part of your organisations health initiatives - we have a range of webinars available on our website https://www.natural-alternative.co.uk/nutrition-webinars/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/natalternative Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Natural-Alternative-Health-Wellbeing-Ltd-210456875643976/ Follow us on Instgram https://www.instagram.com/natalternative/ Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. If you have a diagnosed medical condition, you should consult a doctor before making any major changes to your diet. Some supplements may interact with medications and you should check with your GP before commencing any supplement programme.