Hannah is a scientist by trade, having gained her degree in Human Biology in 1999 and working in various food microbiology, police forensic and private pathology labs in London in the decade that followed. She hung up her lab coat in 2009 when she joined the team at a pioneering online doctor, which is now the largest of its type in the UK, having changed the way certain medicines can now be prescribed. Specialising in health, wellness, fitness and environmental issues, Hannah loves using her passion for words and clear science to help spread the word on what it means to look after our own health, and that of the planet.
Ah December, how we love you, with all your temptation and indulgence. However, with all these treats comes excess calories that we might end up regretting in January. Check out our healthy festive food ideas so that you can enjoy a Christmas feast without the overindulgence!
Thu 01 December 2022 | Hannah de Gruchy
Modern life can be exhausting, meaning that poor mental health can be symptom of a 21st Century lifestyle. But what we choose to eat could help to boost our mood and reduce our chances of feeling low. These are the top ten mood boosting foods!
Tue 15 November 2022 | Hannah de Gruchy
Fibromyalgia causes pain as well as insomnia, fatigue, depression and anxiety. The cause is as yet unknown and there is no definitive cure. Pain relief medications and anti-depressants can be helpful, but there are also some steps you can take at home in order to manage your symptoms.
Mon 17 October 2022 | Hannah de Gruchy
Discover why Vitamin D is essential for our bodies and find out what foods are the richest sources of this vital nutrient, so you can get more. Vitamin D is pivotal to the immune system and we reveal why most people just aren’t getting enough. We’ll show you how to tell if you’re Vitamin D deficient, so you can rectify the situation with supplements or food.
Mon 26 September 2022 | Hannah de Gruchy
These are the 10 foods that MUST be avoided before bed if you want to enjoy good quality sleep and avoid gaining weight. We’ve rounded up some of the worst culprits so you know what you should pass on to achieve uninterrupted rest and stay lean. We cover all the foods that you should swerve – from the obvious, like alcohol to the more surprising, like ice cream!
Thu 04 August 2022 | Hannah de Gruchy
We reveal the top 10 superfoods for your face – as after all, you are what you eat. Discover the ultimate nutrient rich beauty diet and makeover your skin – and glow up, the natural way. The food you consume shows up on your face but we’ll uncover the 10 things you should eat regularly to get glowing skin and slow down the ageing process.
Wed 06 July 2022 | Hannah de Gruchy
Manage type 2 diabetes using the power of nature with our 10 effective tips to overhaul your diet. Get more energy, keep blood sugar stable, and avoid nasty insulin spikes with our easy to implement nutrition and lifestyle advice. Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or have been struggling with diabetes for years and years, these tips should improve your condition.
Mon 20 June 2022 | Hannah de Gruchy