Nutrition and wellbeing articles, page 4
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.
12 October 2026Morning Sickness Foods: What to Eat in the First TrimesterJust woken up, at work, can't face water? Pick your moment for NHS-backed food ideas, safe deli swaps and the 7 signs to call your midwife or 111.Read article
12 October 2026What Vitamins to Take When Pregnant in the UK, Stage by Stage (and the One to Avoid)Folic acid 400mcg to 12 weeks, vitamin D 10mcg, iron only if your bloods say so. What to take at each stage, and how to get vitamins free.Read article
12 October 2026Fish in Pregnancy UK: Tuna, Salmon, Sushi and the Oily Fish Limit Explained4 tins of tuna or 2 steaks, 2 oily portions, and why smoked salmon needs heating first. The NHS fish rules for pregnancy, with a free week checker.Read article
12 October 2026Caffeine in Pregnancy: What 200mg Looks Like in Real Drinks2 mugs of tea + a cola = 190mg. 3 teas = 225mg. See 8 real UK days added up against the NHS 200mg pregnancy limit, and what still fits today.Read article
12 October 2026Which Cheeses Can You Eat When Pregnant? A UK Cheese-by-Cheese GuideHalloumi, burrata, Stilton, baked camembert, tiramisu? See which cheeses are fine, which must be cooked and how to spot unpasteurised on a UK label.Read article
12 October 2026Pregnancy Food Safety UK: What to Eat, Take Care With and Avoid (with a Printable Fridge List)Brie, sushi, salami, runny eggs, coffee? Check 52 foods in seconds, see what 200mg of caffeine looks like and print the fridge list. June 2026 rules.Read article