Mathew Tonks, Author at Nutrition For Life Healthcare

17 May

Are You At Risk of Type 2 Diabetes?

17 May, 2019
By Mathew Tonks

The global epidemic, Type 2 Diabetes So what is the definition of type 2 diabetes? We know that Type 2 diabetes is a disorder of the endocrine system which is characterised by the body’s inability to maintain...

10 May

Gut Health, LCHF, Nutrition for Life

How You Can Boost Your Immune System

17 May, 2019
By Mathew Tonks

"Its slowly creeping up on us" The cold dark mornings, the rainy downpours, frost glistening on the grass, and the sounds of sniffing, coughing and nose blowing. Winter is looming, the season of cold and flu....

03 May

Evidence, LCHF, Nutrition for Life

Iron Deficiency, Could You Be Affected?

3 May, 2019
By Mathew Tonks

"Iron deficiency, could you be in the 1 out of 8 of the population affected?" Iron deficiency continues to rank at the top of the list for the most common nutritional deficiency in the world and...

11 Apr

Nutrition for Life

Vitamin D- Are you getting enough sunlight?

11 April, 2019
By Mathew Tonks

Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that is unique to any other type of vitamin as it is the only one your body can actually produce on its own This is only possible when sunlight...

04 Apr

Food Ideas, LCHF, Mindful Eating, Nutrition for Life

8 Hot Tips for Travelling Low Carb

18 April, 2019
By Mathew Tonks

We all know too well how easy it is to let a family holiday or a business trip become an excuse for letting a few little slip-ups slide. While a little time away from home...

28 Mar

Food Ideas, LCHF, Nutrition for Life

Can You Be Vegetarian & Low Carb?

29 March, 2019
By Mathew Tonks

The Answer is Yes! What does it mean to be eating Low Carb Healthy Fat when you are a vegetarian? The short answer is, LCHF is perfect for vegetarians. In fact, our clinic ‘Nutrition for Life...

21 Mar

LCHF

Eggs Good or Bad?

17 May, 2019
By Mathew Tonks

Media coverage once again has eggs on the brain and once again we are fronted with claims that eggs may be harmful to heart health – media running all over the JAMA study. 'Let us share...

20 Mar

Evidence, Gut Health, LCHF, Nutrition for Life

12 Ways to Help Manage Your Crohn’s Disease

27 April, 2019
By Mathew Tonks

While Crohn's disease cannot yet be cured, it can be managed successfully and can remain in remission for long periods of time. The foods that you put into your body can have an impact on the...

14 Mar

Food Ideas, Keto Diet, LCHF

Is Bone Broth Really That Good For You?

28 March, 2019
By Mathew Tonks

Broth is a medicinal liquid which provides you with a concentrated dose of vitamins and minerals. At Nutrition for Life, we love broth and really encourage our clients to try it. We consider a good quality...

14 Mar

LCHF

Turmeric is a Powerful Anti-Inflammatory

28 March, 2019
By Mathew Tonks

Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow colour but it also has many other benefits. It this blog we explore some of them. Why are anti-inflammatory foods so vital? Firstly, inflammation is incredibly important. It...

08 Mar

Diabetes, Evidence, LCHF

Diabetes – You can take control back!

18 April, 2019
By Mathew Tonks

Studies show that a low carb approach can be effective with the management of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. LCHF can improve blood sugar control, decrease medication needs and reduce your risk of diabetic complications. We at Nutrition for...

26 Feb

Quit Sugar

5 Surprising Things to Know About Quitting Sugar

18 April, 2019
By Mathew Tonks

If you have made a decision that now is the time you are going to make those much needed dietary changes and you want to start with quitting sugar, here are some good things for...

29 Jan

Food Ideas, LCHF

8 Best Foods to Boost the Immune System

28 March, 2019
By Mathew Tonks

Feeding your body certain foods will assist your immune system in being strong. Prevention of the flu is a better option to aim for the cure. "Beat the flu season by eating well" Put simply, your immune...