Root & Renew Nutrition

14/03/2026

This explains my glass bottle San Pelligrino obsession 🤓

Get an instant mood boost from sparkling water? Scientists might have just figured out why.

According to a new small study, carbonation could boost alertness by activating sensory nerves in the mouth, which signal the trigeminal nerve, brainstem, and prefrontal executive networks.

It’s similar to another study that found the astringent taste of cocoa polyphenols can directly activate the autonomic nervous system.

Part of the benefit is the repeated stimulation with every sip, generating small bursts of trigeminal activity. A bit like the alerting effects of cold water on the face or chewing gum.

Links:
- Drinking sparkling water helps gamers stay mentally sharp for hours: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260304/Drinking-sparkling-water-helps-gamers-stay-mentally-sharp-for-hours.aspx

- That dry, bitter taste may be waking up your brain: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206012224.htm

And if you’re worried about sparkling water harming your teeth, know that the amount of carbonic acid is very low. Plain sparkling water is safe for enamel (it's far less acidic than soda or juice).

11/03/2026

Anyone else fancy a weekend in London with me (and lots of other exciting speakers ☺️)?

This isn’t just another health event. It’s a wake-up call.
If you’ve ever felt something isn’t quite right with our healthcare system, you’re not imagining it.

Too often, we focus on managing illness instead of preventing it.

But it doesn’t have to stay this way.

Whether you’re a doctor or someone ready to take ownership of your health, change starts with knowledge.

Knowledge that helps you make better decisions.
Knowledge that helps us build a system that supports health, not just treats disease.

This May, the PHC Conference 2026: Nourish to Flourish brings together leading experts in nutrition, medicine, and education to help you understand:

• what’s really driving poor metabolic health
• why so many people struggle despite doing everything right
• how to make informed, evidence-based decisions earlier, not later

Comment 'PHC2026' to get your ticket

06/03/2026

Talking about supplementation is sometimes frowned upon as a Registered Nutritionist because of the very fact that supplementing is a very individual, needs-based thing which really does require personalised advice based on health history, symptoms and current medications.

HOWEVER the fact is the supplement industry is HUGE and growing, with a lot of NOISE from the world and his wife about what people should and should not be taking.

I see many clients who are so confused, at best wasting their hard-earned cash creating expensive wee and poo and at worst causing themselves damage by inappropriate use of supplements.

On that basis - I'm done being silent on this.

While it is true all that is possible on here is generic advice, if this at least gives people a framework to consider then I'll be happy *

* Obviously, taking individual and personalised advice on supplementation is 100% best done with a qualified practitioner like myself who has the clinical experience and knowledge to make sure you are helping and not harming yourself or your purse ☺

02/03/2026

Reverse habits of a lifetime and take control of your health - honestly, YOU can do it.

I've got space for just two more clients to start working with me this month.

Book in for a free exploratory chat via my website if you might like to be one of them.

13/02/2026

💡What do you really want to know about nutrition and supplements?

💡What do you always wonder but feel silly asking?

Never before has there been so much noise and opinions about what you should and should not be eating. Confused?

To mark my 50th birthday tomorrow I thought I'd open the floor to you! (I know, you thought I was only 35...to be honest, so do I)

Over the next few weeks I will answer questions popped onto this post in the comments.

💡Will we get to 50 questions? 💡

Get some no nonsense and straightforward answers from me over the next few weeks - after all, I now qualify as a wise lady in age and not just qualifications and clinical experience 😉😂

PS. If you want to remain anonymous please DM me and no names will be mentioned in the response

04/02/2026

Do you ever look at wellbeing days and wonder if you'll actually learn anything beyond having a lovely relaxing day?

Or perhaps that the benefits of the time away from daily life will be lost as soon as you set foot back in your front door?

💡If so, this might be just the ticket💡

I'm excited to share details of this upcoming event I'm hosting alongside two wonderful practitioners which will bridge that tricky gap between relaxation and knowledge-building.

You will go away with practical actions you can implement in your daily life with little effort and maximum reward.

There are only 15 spaces available.

If you'd like to know more, please get in touch. If you are feeling like 'hell yes, this is me' then you can book straight in using this link
https://www.yourbestmind.co.uk/events

18/01/2026

As I’m in the last few weeks of my 40’s I absolutely love this message ❤️

I feel like this is something a lot of women need to hear today… Getting older is a privilege and not everybody gets to do it. The internet can make ageing feel like something us women need to hide but in reality getting older is where a lot of us actually get to know ourselves the best! Getting o...

08/01/2026

Last few spots to register for this free talk in Portishead next Saturday 17th January ☺️

Join Ruth from Root & Renew Nutrition for an inspiring nutrition talk:
“Food Matters: What to Eat for Energy, Happiness and Health.”

📅 January 17th | ⏰ 10am

Discover how simple, everyday food habits can literally change your life. Ruth will cover:
✨ Blood sugar balance
🧠 Feeding your brain for better mood and focus
🌱 Loving and supporting your gut
🥗 How to personalise your nutrition

The talk lasts around 45 minutes, with time for questions and discussion, making it a relaxed and interactive 1-hour session.

This event is free to attend but you’ll need to register with the clinic. Spaces are limited!

📞01275 818303
🌐walnutgroveclinic.com

04/01/2026

Ok so it was gluten-free but it was no less decadent. My only New Year’s resolution? Enjoy moments like this! Happy New Year. P.S. I really need to live on the Lizard Peninsula…am waiting for my Mum to hurry up and win the Lotto 🤞

28/12/2025

Feeling a bit ‘meh’?

Come to this and let me help you feel better ⭐️

Join Ruth from Root & Renew Nutrition for an inspiring nutrition talk:
“Food Matters: What to Eat for Energy, Happiness and Health.”

📅 January 17th | ⏰ 10am

Discover how simple, everyday food habits can literally change your life. Ruth will cover:
✨ Blood sugar balance
🧠 Feeding your brain for better mood and focus
🌱 Loving and supporting your gut
🥗 How to personalise your nutrition

The talk lasts around 45 minutes, with time for questions and discussion, making it a relaxed and interactive 1-hour session.

This event is free to attend but you’ll need to register with the clinic. Spaces are limited!

📞01275 818303
🌐walnutgroveclinic.com

03/12/2025

This is shaping up to be a really great conference if you fancy a weekend in London with a difference!

1 in 4 UK adults now meet the criteria for metabolic syndrome.

Poor metabolic health increases the risk of chronic disease, from heart disease and stroke to type 2 diabetes and fatty liver.

And it doesn’t just affect you.

It can shape the long-term health of your children, your partner, and the people you care for.

That’s why the PHC Conference 2026: Nourish to Flourish matters.

This event will change how you think about metabolic health forever.

We’re bringing together leading experts in nutrition, medicine, and education to show you:

• what’s really driving this epidemic
• why so many people struggle despite “doing everything right”
• and the practical, evidence-based steps you can start using immediately

Because the longer you wait, the harder it becomes to reverse.

And the sooner you understand it, the sooner you can protect the people you love.

If prevention matters to you, grab the Early Bird now and join 200+ already coming.

Comment 'PHC2026' to get your tickets

27/11/2025

Many of my clients struggle with sleep.

I’m often surprised how long people will put up with not sleeping well.

It’s absolutely normal to have the odd night of disrupted sleep. But if you regularly get less than you need, or you don’t wake feeling rested please try to get to the bottom of why.

For some people caffeine and alcohol are part of the picture. This 5-minute video explains why.

It really hammers home why I didn’t sleep until 5am after an expresso martini at a 50th party recently…

Caffeine wakes you up, and alcohol makes you nod off, right? It's not that simple. Sleep scientist Matthew Walker, PhD takes us into the eye-opening ways that these drinks affect the quantity and quality of our sleep.