Appleton Nutrition

14/04/2026

16/03/2026

Have you noticed subtle changes in memory, behaviour, or decision-making — in yourself or someone you love?

It might be nothing.

But it’s worth checking.

Two useful starting points:
• The Cognitive Quotient (CQ) test from Apollo Health. https://www.apollohealthco.com/know-your-cq/
• The Dementia Symptoms Checklist from the Alzheimer’s Society. Access via the Alzheimer's society website.

Don’t ignore the signs your brain might be giving you.

10/03/2026

Such a lovely session with this wonderful group of people living with dementia and their carers 💛

We chatted about delicious foods that support brain health, shared plenty of questions and ideas, and of course enjoyed the amazing smells and tastes from our cooking together! Always a joy to connect through good food and conversation. 🍲🧠✨

I'm always happy to hold a cookery workshop, or a talk in your local organisation.

17/02/2026

Wednesday 25th February 7.15 for 7.30 pm in the Acacia Room at The Hive our guest is Nicolle from Appleton Nutrition speaking about Foods to Support Lifelong Brain Health.
Nicolle is a BANT registered Nutritionist, a CNHC registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and an NMC registered Nurse. She studied Nursing at the University of the West of England, completing her clinical placements at the Royal United Hospital in Bath and surrounding areas, and qualified in Nutritional Therapy from the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition. She has taken advanced training in Alzheimer's disease and is also a Bredesen ReCODE 2.0 Certified Practitioner. .
Nicolle specialises in supporting adults with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. She also works with individuals who are concerned about memory changes or wish to reduce their risk of developing dementia.

27/01/2026

Clinic tour

📅 In clinic: Monday morning
🧠Now offering the Bredesen Protocol ReCODE & PreCODE

Book to come for a chat. Link in bio

30/12/2025

As part of my client services, I provide an O2 ring to monitor oxygen saturation overnight. This is particularly important for those with cognitive impairment, following the Bredesen protocol. Don't risk low oxygen levels affecting your day - it's included in my client care 🫶

28/12/2025

2026 is my year for developing online courses. Alzheimer’s disease prevention course and a course for people with Alzheimer’s disease and/or their loved ones. Just unwrapped a professional microphone and can’t wait to put it to use.

27/12/2025

Meal planning is my jam, especially over Christmas with everyone home. Turkey tacos and parsnip soup are going to make it onto the menu. Enjoy your Christmas cooking!

26/12/2025

Boxing Day foodie delights so far😋

Happy Christmas🎄

14/11/2025

I’m now officially a Bredesen ReCODE Practitioner 🧠✨

ReCODE is all about identifying the drivers of cognitive decline in each individual — and then targeting those drivers with a personalised, precision-medicine plan. No generic advice. No waiting around for things to worsen. Actual intervention.

One of the most frustrating parts of my old memory-clinic role was telling people with memory concerns: “It’s not dementia yet. Come back in a year and we’ll reassess.”
Stop.
That approach doesn’t help anyone.

Now, I finally have the tools to support people before things progress — and just as importantly, to support people who already have a diagnosis, wherever they are on the journey. There is still plenty we can do.

I work across the Bredesen 7:

Nutrition

Exercise

Sleep optimisation

Stress management

Brain training

Detoxification

Targeted supplementation

Plus deep-dive testing, including genetics like APOE, advanced blood markers, and other investigations to work out what’s really driving the decline.

Most people don’t have one single cause. They have 10–12 contributors that need addressing — gut-driven inflammation, insulin resistance/pre-diabetes, chronic infections including tick-borne diseases… the list goes on.

When you find the causes, you can change the trajectory.

If you (or someone you care about) is noticing changes in memory — or already has a diagnosis — don’t sit and wait for another year to pass.

Reach out. Early action makes all the difference 💪

17/10/2025

My Story

I knew I wanted to become a nutritional therapist when I was still in secondary school. But I was advised that before specialising, I should first build a strong foundation in healthcare — so that’s exactly what I did.

I trained as a nurse at the University of the West of England and completed my placements at the Royal United Hospital in Bath. Early on, I discovered two things: I loved working with older adults, and I had a real passion for research.

Once I qualified, I spent three years working on the care of older people wards before stepping into a dual role as a research nurse and memory clinic nurse in Bath. I stayed in that role from 2007 to 2023 — and I still support their clinical trials work on a self-employed basis today.

Working so closely with people living with dementia shaped everything for me. So when the time finally came to choose my nutrition specialism, it was an easy decision — dementia support and prevention.

I’m now a Nutritional Therapist specialising in cognitive health, and I’m currently over halfway through my training in the Bredesen Protocol — a cutting-edge approach to preventing and reversing cognitive decline.

Supporting people in later life has always been my purpose. Now, I get to do it using food, science, and personalised care — and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Here are the ways I help people take control of their brain health:

🎤 Talks & Workshops — for community groups, workplaces or events
🎪 Information Stalls — invite me to your event or market
👥 1:1 Support — through my personalised dementia nutrition programme
🍽️ 4-Week MIND Diet Course — learn & apply step by step

01/10/2025

Day 16 of keto for Jake and me 🍝
We’re swapping carbs for veggies, giving our guts a reset, and feeling the difference.

Keto isn’t just about weight — it’s about brain health, reducing inflammation, and building resilience. Being in ketosis flips the switch between growth and energy-making, keeping our bodies strong and our minds sharp.

Curious what a week of keto actually looks like? Drop me a comment and I’ll send you our 7-day meal plan — created by me, with 5 years of keto experience.