Vital Nutrition

27/04/2025

We all deserve Self-Care:

The Benefits of Self-Care: Essential for a Balanced Life

In today’s fast-paced world, self-care is often overlooked, yet it is essential for overall well-being. Taking time to care for oneself improves physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a balanced life.

1. Enhances Physical and Mental Health

Self-care activities like exercise, healthy eating, and sufficient rest boost the immune system, reduce stress, and increase energy levels. Practices such as meditation and journaling promote mental clarity and emotional stability.

2. Boosts Productivity and Creativity

Taking breaks and engaging in enjoyable activities prevent burnout, enhance focus, and improve problem-solving skills, leading to greater efficiency in daily life.

3. Strengthens Relationships

Caring for oneself leads to better interactions with others. Setting boundaries and prioritising personal well-being fosters healthier relationships and prevents exhaustion.

4. Builds Resilience and Reduces Stress

Self-care helps manage stress effectively through mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and social support, increasing resilience in difficult situations.

5. Promotes a Balanced Lifestyle

Incorporating self-care into daily routines ensures harmony between work, relationships, and leisure, leading to a more fulfilling life.

Therefore, don’t consider self-care as a luxury—it is a necessity. By focusing on self-care, we can lead happier, healthier, and more balanced lives, ultimately benefiting both themselves and those around them.

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26/04/2025

If you or a loved one are on the cancer journey don’t hesitate to contact us🙏🏻

🌟 The HELP Course – Support, Connection & Empowerment 🌟

We’re thrilled to share that our very first group HELP Course was a great success, and the feedback from participants has been truly heartwarming 💛

“The course was faithful to the name of the Charity, a true ‘Cancer Support Group!’”

If you or someone you love is living with or beyond cancer, the HELP Course could be just the support you need. It’s a free six-week group programme designed to offer emotional support, connection, and practical tools to help you feel more in control.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, in recovery, or supporting someone close to you, remember: you're not alone 🌿

You can find out more about the course and see reviews from the last participants on our website. Just head to We can help → Need to talk → Group Sessions (link in comments).

We’re currently putting together a waiting list for our next group. If you’re interested in joining or want to learn more, please send us an email or WhatsApp. We’d love to hear from you 💙

24/03/2025

Www.vitalnutrition.eu
My website has been updated, finally.
With my additional qualification as a level 4 counsellor I now offer an even more holistic approach.
This article explains my bespoke service as a Nutritional Counsellor

https://vitalnutrition.eu/nutritional-counselling/

04/04/2023

Last December my husband, Nodge, was diagnosed with mixed dementia (vascular and Alzheimer’s). He constantly lost his keys, wallet and glasses. He asked the same question and told the same stories repeatedly. He couldn’t remember where he lived. He’d even got lost on the way to the toilet in the night. He couldn’t join conversations because he couldn’t follow them. He was unable to drive because he couldn’t think about more than one thing at once. There were lots of signs of dementia.

At the Memory Clinic we had wanted to discuss a prevention programme but instead were given a virtual pat on the head and a pile of depressing leaflets about where to go for support. There was no hint of hope...We had two days of deep depression and hopelessness then decided to take things into our own hands.

We went to the Alzheimer’s prevention charity Food for the Brain and watched a 4 hour ‘masterclass’ by some of the world’s leading prevention professors. It was mind-blowing. Nodge did their free on-line Cognitive Function test, and questionnaire which works out your Dementia Risk Index and tells you what actions to take to reduce your risk. His score was 56% – it should be zero.

Nodge started taking the recommended B vitamin supplements and omega-3 fish oils, radically changed his diet, cutting out all sugar and refined carbs and added two tablespoons of Ketofast (C8 oil) a day. C8 is, a type of fat from coconuts that the body turns into ketones. Ketones are an alternative fuel which brain cells prefer to glucose.

In just three months the change has been remarkable. We both feel better. Our moods are better, our energy is better. Honestly, I feel like I’ve got my husband back. I am so grateful to Food for the Brain.

Dorothy & Nodge, Worthing

Read full testimonial here - https://www.patrickholford.com/ive-got-my-husband-back-from-dementia/

15/03/2022

My thoughts exactly!!!
Keep away from packaged foods, whether they claims to be “Plant- based”, “Gluten-free” or “Lactose-Free” it doesn’t mean they are healthy most are ultra-processed!

Keep to clean, varied, fresh and seasonal options!😋

As you probably know from my page, I'm all in favor of plants. After returning from a large expo featuring all the latest innovations in food, supplements, and personal care products, I can see that 'plant-based' everything is taking hold. That said, don't let the 'plant' reference deceive you into thinking that just because it's from plants, it's healthy. I see a lot of plant-based, ultra-processed foods out there that have me scratching my head. They don't all carry the true health halo. Stay close to whole foods!

08/09/2021

Come join us all in a good cause!!🙏🏻

07/03/2021

Challenge yourself!!

From today´s Majorca Daily Bulletin. Even managed the get a photo from 1995 (with hair) in there!!

26/05/2020

Lettuce season!!

hello, I am replying to lovely Stella's request (with Nourish the Guide) for juices with lettuce, as she has a lot in the garden.
So, lettuce is a rich source of vitamins K and it may help in controlling inflammation, reducing body weight, promoting brain health, and reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and other related diseases like diabetes and cancer. It’s best if you use the Romaine lettuce, as not all lettuce is created equal in nutrients and flavour. Also, the darker the lettuce, the more nutrient-dense it is.
Basically you can replace spinach with lettuce in juices, but the variety can determine how good it tastes:

Here are 4 recipes

4 large lettuce leaves
½ yellow pepper (cored and deseeded)
½ cup kale
1 tart green apple
1 sweet red apple
½ head fennel
4 celery sticks
1 cup spinach
2.5cm (1in) piece fresh root ginger (unpeeled)
¼ lemon (rind and pith removed)
½ cucumber

2 apples
½ head lettuce
1 cup kale
½ cup parsley
1 fresh green chilli (deseeded)
¼ cup mint
½ lime (rind and pith removed)
1 large cucumber

½ head lettuce
1½ pears (stalks removed)
1 cup spinach
1 cup kale
4 broccoli florets and stems
½ cup basil
1 cucumber

1 pear (stalk removed)
1 sweet apple (stalk removed)
1 small beetroot (washed and trimmed)
½ head fennel
4 celery stalks
½ head lettuce
2.5cm (1in) piece fresh root ginger (unpeeled)