BCNH College of Nutrition & Health

03/07/2023

July 3rd is 🫘

Beans are incredibly versatile and can be used in various meals. Some options include salads, soup, casseroles, tacos, plant-based burgers, and there are so many more to enjoy.

Beans an excellent source of fibre, and studies have shown that consuming them can reduce constipation, they help reduce cholesterol levels, and many other health benefits.

Alongside health benefits, beans can be relatively cheap and have a long shelf life 🙌

For a light lunch, make a simple and delicious kidney bean salad recipe.

All you need is:
➜A can of kidney beans (drain and rinse)
➜2 stalks of celery, sliced
➜A handful of cherry tomatoes
➜1 pack of diced baby cucumbers
➜A handful of chopped parsley (or dried parsley)
➜1/2 red onion, sliced
➜Season with sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Prepare with your dressing of choice! We recommend trying a mix of extra virgin olive oil, pumpkin seed oil and lemon juice, but this is entirely to taste!

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Our BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine programme is designed to provide students with comprehensive, evidence-based training. Our clinical training is based on Functional Medicine, promoting health of an individual on a personalised basis. Our programme is NTEC accredited and validated by the University of Northampton. A link to our course can be found in our bio.

21/06/2023

21st of June (also known as Summer Solstice) is the longest day of the year; the day we get the most amount of sunlight possible in the Northern Hemisphere. So why is this a significant day?

The answer is simple: the importance of sunlight🌞

Research shows that sunlight is the most important factor responsible for the replenishment of vitamin D pools. We should aim for approximately 5 - 30 minutes of sunlight exposure between 10am - 2pm as during this time there is more UVB radiation, which stimulates human skin to produce vitamin D. After 2pm the amount of UVA radiation in sunrays increases, and that is damaging to the skin.

In addition, researchers have found that direct sunlight exposure has numerous beneficial effects on our physical and mental health through synthesis of vitamin D. For example, it improves the immune function, it regulates the inflammatory response, it influences the sleep cycle by influencing the secretion of melatonin (a hormone critical for regulating the sleep-wake cycle) and it also influence the production of serotonin a neurotransmitter that elevates mood. Therefore, it is no wonder that even moderate sunlight exposure can positively affect how we feel.
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Passionate about and looking for a career in ?

Our BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine programme is designed to provide students with comprehensive, evidence-based training. Our clinical training is based on Functional Medicine, promoting health of an individual on a personalised basis. Our programme is NTEC accredited and validated by the University of Northampton.

Link to our course: www.bcnh.co.uk/bsc/

12/06/2023

It’s BNF ! This is an important reminder to treat your body well with a healthy diet. The BNF website has some fantastic and affordable healthy recipes that you can make this week: https://buff.ly/3IQe2k6

Please note that advice provided on our website about nutrition and health is general in nature. We do not provide any personal advice on prevention, treatment and management for patients or their family members.

06/06/2023

Just a reminder that student finance applications are now open for our September 2023 intake. Don’t forget to apply on time to ensure your finances are sorted out before applying for our BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine course!
Link: https://buff.ly/2MHTJq0

Going to uni or college in 2023 to 2024?

31/05/2023

Functional Medicine is a systems biology-based approach, focusing on identifying and addressing the root cause of disease.

Functional Medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms and it focuses on addressing the root causes of the disease.

At BCNH, we adapted this approach to our own model, teaching students how to apply Functional Medicine principles based on comprehensive Health Programme Questionnaire and the latest scientific evidence in the field of nutrition.

The Functional Medicine Tree is a diagram that helps communicate the key principles of Functional Medicine, from the root causes to health consequences.

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The BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine programme is designed to offer you a career that will enable you to improve the health of your clients. Our thorough clinical training is based on the Functional Medicine model.

Find out more about Clinical Training at BCNH: https://bcnh.co.uk/clinical-training-at-bcnh/

Interested in studying with us? Please contact us at admin@bcnh.co.uk to discuss further!

23/05/2023

Student Finance Applications are open for the 2023-24 academic year! 📢

If you are an applicant or are planning to apply for the BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine course at BCNH, we advise that you begin your student finance application now. You can apply for student finance before your place at the University is secured.

Securing a student loan early will ensure that your finances are in place in time for September 2023 enrolment.

Apply for student finance using the link below! ✍🏻

https://studentfinance.campaign.gov.uk/
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Passionate about and looking for a career in ?

Our BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine programme is designed to provide students with comprehensive, evidence-based training. Our clinical training is based on Functional Medicine, promoting health of an individual on a personalised basis. Our programme is NTEC accredited and validated by the University of Northampton. Visit our website at www.bcnh.co.uk to find out more, or drop an email to admin@bcnh.co.uk to discuss with a member of staff.

Please be reminded that the closing date for applications to our BSc (Hons) programme is 21st August 2023 – Please make sure you apply on time. ⏰

Going to uni or college in 2023 to 2024?

17/05/2023

Although the principal feature of vegetarian diets is the absence of animal products, some vegetarian diets do include some forms of animal flesh. Subtypes of vegetarianism include:
(1) pesco‐vegetarians - omit all animal products but eat fish;
(2) lacto‐ovo‐vegetarians - omit all animal products but include eggs and dairy products;
(3) lacto‐vegetarians - omit all animal products but eat dairy products;
(4) ovo‐vegetarians - omits all animal products but eat eggs; and
(5) vegans - omit all animal products including honey.

The common underlying practice amongst them all is the avoidance of consuming red meat, which may be responsible for numerous health benefits. A well-planned vegetarian diet can provide adequate amounts of all critical nutrients.

However, a vegetarian diet that is not well-balanced, can contribute to several nutrient deficiencies including lack of omega-3 essential fatty acids, lack of protein, lack of minerals such as iron, calcium, zinc and iodine, and vitamin deficiencies such as vitamin D and B12. These nutrients are particularly important for children’s growth and development.
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Passionate about and looking for a career in ?

Our BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine programme is designed to provide students with comprehensive, evidence-based training in the application of nutrition science to the promotion of health on an individual, personalised basis. Our programme is NTEC accredited and validated by the University of Northampton.

https://bcnh.co.uk/

16/05/2023

This weekend, our Year 2 BSc students will be discussing aetiologies to peptic ulcers, such as smoking, NSAIDs, H. pylori infection, etc.

Interested in studying nutrition? Arrange an informal chat with a member of our team at admin@bcnh.co.uk today, to discuss your study options! 🎓

10/05/2023

☀️May 2023 is ☀️

As we approach the warmer months, it is important to protect our skin from the sun.

Research shows that excessive sun exposure or high acute doses of ultraviolet (UV)-B radiation promote cutaneous inflammation and genetic mutations, both of which can ultimately contribute to skin carcinogenesis.

According to Cancer Research UK, “the best way to enjoy the sun safely and protect your skin is to use shade, clothing and sunscreen.”

In addition, examine your skin regularly to see if there is anything new, unusual, or changing, and if you do notice anything, get it checked with a dermatologist. 🔎


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Our BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine programme is designed to provide students with comprehensive, evidence-based training in the application of nutrition science to the promotion of health on an individual, personalised basis. Our programme is NTEC accredited and validated by the University of Northampton. https://bcnh.co.uk/bsc/👆

04/05/2023

If you live in the UK, Coronation Day is almost upon us! 👑 Why not make a as part of the festivities this weekend? 🥧 😍

We have chosen to share our favourite and friendly quiche recipe by . https://buff.ly/415A7Bo

25/04/2023

New post on our BCNH Blog!

April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month. Around 1 in 20 people have been diagnosed with IBS in the UK, making it the most commonly diagnosed digestive condition.

We have recently published a post about Lactose Intolerance & IBS. Click the link below to read it.👆

https://bcnh.co.uk/lactose-intolerance-ibs/

Lactose Intolerance & IBS As noted in the review Misselwitz et al (2019), the risk of lactose intolerance (LI) symptoms and the severity of symptoms are greatly increased in IBS patients. The authors observed that susceptible individuals with a sensitive (‘irritable’) bowel develop symptoms when...

21/04/2023

Did you know? 💡

BCNH students come from all walks of life, backgrounds and cultures. This makes us a truly diverse college.

Many of our students have changed their career to nutrition, coming from professions such as doctors, lawyers, teachers, accountants, dancers, fitness instructors, and full-time parents, etc.

Are you looking to embark on a new career in nutritional therapy?

Please arrange an informal chat with a member of our team to discuss your study options at BCNH.

📧Email us at admin@bcnh.co.uk or visit our website for further information.