In this issue

If you’re cutting out dairy, do you know what nutrients you need to put back into your diet? Many dairy alternatives are not like-for-like substitutes, so we guide you through what to include, and taste-test some dairy-free cheeses.
Our feature interview is with Amelia Freer, ION alumna and ‘nutritional therapist to the stars’. Amelia tells us about her new book, what drives her, and what she thinks of the so-called ‘clean-eating’ movement.
Do you skip breakfast or find yourself munching on sugary snacks in the morning? If so, you may want to rethink your first meal of the day. Find out what ION’s nutritional therapists eat, and get inspired with some twists on classic breakfasts.
More parents are worried about their children eating not enough than eating too much. We look at the problem of portion distortion, and also take a look at the UK snacking culture and ask how necessary snacks really are for little ones.
Are you nutty about coconut oil? We investigate its health benefits and whether we really should be paying for expensive varieties.
Sourdough or sourfaux? Find out what makes the “best” sourdough bread and try making it for yourself; plus kitchen tips, recipes, nutrition news and much more.

Proton Pump Inhibitors And Acid Reflux

This summer, a study published in the online journal BMJ Open 1 revealed that long-term use of commonly-prescribed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) was associated with a higher risk of early death. Lisa Patient looks at what recent research says about both PPIs and acid reflux

6 mins

Keep Calm And Eat Breakfast

The modern breakfast is becoming an increasingly rushed affair, so Amelia Glean looks at the health implications of hurrying what is still often called ‘the most important meal of the day’

5 mins

Down To Earth With A High Flyer

Catherine Morgan speaks to ‘nutritional therapist to the stars’ Amelia Freer

9 mins

Something Fishy?

If the whiff of fish is putting you off getting some omega-3 into your diet, read on.

3 mins

Coconut Oil: Sinner Or Saint

Christian Billinghurst finds out that the devil’s in the detail when it comes to health benefits

7 mins

Sourdough

Requiring time and patience to get right (plus a little help from some invisible friends) a properly fermented sourdough loaf demands appreciation, writes Catherine Morgan

5 mins

When Food Is A Chore

Nicola Moore looks at supporting Sharon, who has little interest in food, but wants to put on weight

6 mins

Snack Attack

Do you panic if your bag is not fully-loaded with snacks on stand-by to silence your child’s rumbling tummy? If so, read on.

5 mins

Are You An (Over) Feeder?

Having a child that seems to barely eat can be worrying, so mum-of-two Catherine Morgan investigates whether cajoling her eldest to take one more bite is really necessary

4 mins

Why Sport England Says: This Girl Can

Former fitness-phobe Alice Ball takes a look at why Sport England wants to get women of all ages moving with the This Girl Can campaign, and speaks to some women who did

5 mins

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Optimum Nutrition Magazine Description:

ION's quarterly printed magazine is an essential read for anyone wanting to understand more about the role of nutrition and exercise in health and disease.