Nutrition and wellbeing articles
Clear, evidence-based guides from Dr Aqsa Mukhtiar, PhD in Nutrition: healthy eating, pregnancy, menopause, children, healthy ageing and more, in line with UK health guidance.
7 November 2026Vitamin D for older people in the UK: what the NHS advisesVitamin D for older people in the UK: NHS advice on 10 micrograms a day, who should take it all year, the 100 microgram limit and a 3-question checker.Read article
7 November 2026Protein for older adults: how much you need and the best UK foodsProtein for older adults: the UK 0.75g per kg reference, 53.3g a day for men and 46.5g for women over 65, soft protein foods and a meal-by-meal plan.Read article
6 November 2026Food support for an elderly parent living alone: what UK help existsFood support for an elderly parent living alone: council meals, a free needs assessment, home care at £15 to £30 an hour and 2 benefits worth checking.Read article
6 November 2026Helping an ageing parent eat well from a distance: a weekly routineHelp an ageing parent eat well from a distance: a 10-minute weekly call script, 6 to 8 drinks a day, a sibling rota and the signs that mean call the GP.Read article
3 November 2026Malnutrition signs in older people: what families can notice earlyMalnutrition signs in older people: loose clothes, tiredness, low appetite, the NHS 5 to 10% weight-loss sign over 3 to 6 months, and when to call the GP.Read article
3 November 2026Food fortification for older adults: more nourishment per spoonfulFood fortification for older adults made simple: 4 tbsp of milk powder per pint, 2 nourishing snacks a day, cheese and cream add-ins, and when to see a GP.Read article
2 November 2026Weekly meal plan for beginners: 7 dinners, 1 list, 1 hour of prepA weekly meal plan for beginners: 7 balanced dinners, one aisle-sorted shopping list, a 60-minute prep timetable and the FSA 48-hour leftovers rule.Read article
2 November 2026Healthy eating on a budget UK: 12 habits for a cheaper, healthier shopHealthy eating on a budget in the UK: unit prices per kg, own brands, frozen and tinned 5 A Day, cheap protein and Healthy Start's £4.65 a week.Read article
1 November 2026Traffic light food labels: what red, amber and green really meanRed, amber or green? The exact UK per 100g cut-offs for fat, saturates, sugars and salt, the 1.8g salt portion rule and a free label colour checker.Read article
1 November 2026Eatwell Guide explained: the 5 food groups on a real UK plateSee what each of the 5 Eatwell Guide food groups means in portions and grams, with a sample UK day, mixed-dish fixes and a free 1-minute plate check.Read article
18 October 2026Menopause at Work UK: Your Rights, Reasonable Adjustments and How to AskMenopause isn't a protected characteristic, but the Equality Act can still cover you. 15 adjustments from Acas and GOV.UK, and how to ask in writing.Read article
18 October 2026How to talk to your GP about menopause: what to track, say and askOver 45? NICE says no blood test is usually needed. What to track, 3 sentences to open with, 6 questions to ask, and a free GP summary builder.Read article