Food as Medicine

Food As Medicine

Explore our curated collection of insightful articles that delve into the fascinating concept of food as medicine. Enjoy in-depth discussions on popular dietary approaches such as Keto and Paleo, and how these can benefit overall health.

Children’s Health and Autism

We also look at important issues like children’s nutrition, offering guidance on how to promote healthy eating habits from a young age. Additionally, we gain valuable insights into what we can learn from Autism regarding dietary needs and preferences, on this journey to understand how the food we eat can positively impact our wellbeing and health.

The biggest deception in medical history: Cholesterol is bad for you

December 8, 2025October 25, 2013 by Maria Allerton

We’ve heard it for several decades: saturated fat and cholesterol clog your arteries, make you fat and will give you a heart attack. It’s so ingrained in our psyche that we get a bit sweaty looking at our blood results and seeing ‘elevated LDL cholesterol’ scores. We run home and throw out the butter and the … Read more

Buckwheat – the amazing real food (and not a grain!)

August 25, 2025October 22, 2013 by Maria Allerton

A few attendees at my recent workshops have asked about buckwheat so I thought it needs a post of its own as it’s a pretty special food!

How to Obtain Optimal Calcium Levels with Food

March 17, 2026September 5, 2013 by Maria Allerton

We all know that dairy (full fat, raw and grass fed is the best) contains large quantities of calcium. The dairy industry has ensured over the last few decades that dairy is pretty much perceived as the ONLY sources of calcium, which is far from the truth. It’s also firmly drummed in the message that … Read more

What’s wrong with bread?

May 4, 2026August 23, 2013 by Maria Allerton

When I explain to friends what a Paleo way of eating is about, I only have to wait for about a minute until the penny drops and they get that look on their face (as if I’m from Venus) and they predictably exclaim ‘You mean you don’t eat bread??’ I always find this amusing, as if the human race can’t possibly survive without this staple, and to avoid eating it is like a heresy equivalent to witchcraft!

It’s important to know that despite the fact that in today’s world bread is everywhere and grain products are not only a part of almost every meal, but are an ingredient in the vast majority of processed products, this wasn’t always so!

The Best and Worst Sweeteners

March 10, 2026August 10, 2013 by Maria Allerton

The world of sweeteners can be a confusing place! We’ve learnt to manufacture such a variety of fake sugars and industrial low fat foods that many people’s sweet taste has become so elevated we don’t think fruit is sweet any more. Sweetened home- made treats are a source of pleasure, especially for kids (and chocoholics … Read more