Lena Prus - Nics Nutrition https://nicsnutrition.com Nichola Ludlam-Raine Specialist Dietitian Fri, 29 Dec 2023 18:08:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://nicsnutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cropped-apple-150x150.jpeg Lena Prus - Nics Nutrition https://nicsnutrition.com 32 32 How much Caffeine is OK to have? https://nicsnutrition.com/how-much-caffeine-is-ok-to-have/ https://nicsnutrition.com/how-much-caffeine-is-ok-to-have/#respond Fri, 29 Dec 2023 18:03:50 +0000 https://nicsnutrition.com/?p=12685 How much Caffeine is OK to have?

Caffeine is a natural physical & mental stimulant that can boost alertness, attention, and even performance before exercising. Caffeine can be found naturally in a variety of food and drinks such as chocolate, cola and…

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Do You Need to Count Calories? https://nicsnutrition.com/do-you-need-to-count-calories/ https://nicsnutrition.com/do-you-need-to-count-calories/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:36:00 +0000 https://nicsnutrition.com/?p=12229 Do You Need to Count Calories?

⁣ In the nutrition world, there is this big myth, that if you want to lose or gain weight you have to count calories. However, you don’t need to count calories, learning to listen to…

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How To Stay Active In Winter! https://nicsnutrition.com/how-to-stay-active-in-winter/ https://nicsnutrition.com/how-to-stay-active-in-winter/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2023 09:40:00 +0000 https://nicsnutrition.com/?p=12428 How To Stay Active In Winter!

So you’re working out regularly, eating a balanced diet & getting enough sleep – but as the nights get colder & darker you’re finding it challenging to keep up the motivation - does this resonate with you?

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Are carbs good or bad? https://nicsnutrition.com/are-carbs-good-or-bad/ https://nicsnutrition.com/are-carbs-good-or-bad/#respond Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:54:00 +0000 https://nicsnutrition.com/?p=12577 Are carbs good or bad?

As a nation – we LOVE to demonise certain foods and food groups! Over the past few decades, there’s been a trend for ‘cutting carbs’ fuelled by diets such as Atkins, Keto, Dukan to name…

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Top 10 Triggers for IBS and Bloating https://nicsnutrition.com/top-10-triggers-for-ibs-and-bloating/ https://nicsnutrition.com/top-10-triggers-for-ibs-and-bloating/#respond Sat, 16 Apr 2022 21:14:00 +0000 https://nicsnutrition.com/?p=12657 Top 10 Triggers for IBS and Bloating

IBS stands for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and it’s a disorder of the digestive system resulting in stomach cramps, bloating and/or altered bowel movements. It’s estimated that around 20% (1 in 5 people) of the population will suffer…

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What Counts Towards Your 5-A-Day? https://nicsnutrition.com/what-counts-towards-your-5-a-day/ https://nicsnutrition.com/what-counts-towards-your-5-a-day/#respond Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:59:00 +0000 https://nicsnutrition.com/?p=12571 What Counts Towards Your 5-A-Day?

If you live in the U.K, it’s very likely that you’ve heard about the “5-a-day” campaign, which a is public health recommendation to consume at least 5 portions of fruit and veggies a day. It…

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Cannellini Beans in Tomato Sauce with Baked Courgette & Feta Cheese https://nicsnutrition.com/cannellini-beans-in-tomato-sauce-with-baked-courgette-feta-cheese/ https://nicsnutrition.com/cannellini-beans-in-tomato-sauce-with-baked-courgette-feta-cheese/#respond Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:14:00 +0000 https://nicsnutrition.com/?p=12547 Cannellini Beans in Tomato Sauce with Baked Courgette & Feta Cheese

This is a great gut-friendly dish to add more veggies and fibre to your diet! It’s perfect for a warm dinner or you can double the ingredients and enjoy the following day for a ‘leftovers’…

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How To Drink More Water! https://nicsnutrition.com/how-to-drink-more-water-2/ https://nicsnutrition.com/how-to-drink-more-water-2/#respond Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:44:00 +0000 https://nicsnutrition.com/?p=12568 How To Drink More Water!

Did you know that almost 60% of our bodies are made of water? As a result, staying hydrated is one of the easiest and most beneficial things you can do for your body. Drinking enough…

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How To Manage Stress https://nicsnutrition.com/how-to-manage-stress/ https://nicsnutrition.com/how-to-manage-stress/#respond Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:35:00 +0000 https://nicsnutrition.com/?p=12563 How To Manage Stress

Have you ever been worried about the prospect of deciding what to eat? Anxious and eaten more/less than usual? Or have you ever been nervous and choose foods that you know will make you feel…

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Friday Fakeaway Quesadillas! https://nicsnutrition.com/friday-fakeaway-quesadillas/ https://nicsnutrition.com/friday-fakeaway-quesadillas/#respond Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:25:00 +0000 https://nicsnutrition.com/?p=12554 Friday Fakeaway Quesadillas!

I love Mexican food, so I wanted to share with you a quick and easy quesadilla recipe that’s perfect for a ‘Fakeaway Friday’ or even mid-week meal! ⁣These quesadillas are a great option to boost…

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