What Is Type 1.5 Diabetes? Understanding the Overlooked Form of Diabetes
In this article I want to provide a general breakdown of LADA/Type 1.5 diabetes, so that there is increased awareness around this often overlooked and poorly managed condition.
Turmeric & Curcumin: Helpful or Hype
In this article, I explore the spice turmeric as well as its popular active component, Curcumin. How might turmeric and curcumin benefit your health and is there good evidence behind its use? If it can help, what conditions might it...
The Healthiest Snack in the World
In this article we are going to look at some research looking at intermittent periods of exercise and its impact on muscle protein synthesis. We also explore other benefits of exercise snacking.
The pros and cons of tracking calories for weight loss
This article explores the popular methods for tracking your nutrition intake: calorie counting, flexible dieting and meal plans and provides some top tips for tracking your nutrition intake. For most people, calorie counting tends to be done on an app...
Why is protein important for weight loss?
If you are embarking on a weight and fat loss journey, you are likely wanting to be setting yourself up for success. Research shows that the role of protein within your diet could be one of the most important tools...
The importance of fibre for weight loss
Eating foods that are naturally rich in fibre are a corner stone of any successful weight loss journey! This article covers some of the many benefits of fibre, examples of high fibre foods, some tasty meal ideas, as well as...
Can flexible dieting help with weight loss?
In this article we provide a basic look at what flexible dieting is and some of the pros and cons to consider.
Does fasted cardio help with weight loss?
You may have heard or read that fasted cardio is superior for losing weight and fat and therefore wondered whether this is true. This article provides the science behind fasted cardio and some need to knows and top tips for...
Does meal timing and frequency matter for weight loss?
When and how much you eat are important components of setting up a weight loss diet and achieving a calorie deficit. Part of creating a personalised nutrition plan involves establishing meal frequency and timing that is optimal for you. This...
What is a good macronutrient intake for weight loss?
If you are setting up your diet for weight loss, then you may want to decide how much of each different macronutrient you will consume. This article provides a brief guide for how to choose a macronutrient ratio for your...
10 tips to improve insulin sensitivity
This article provides tips to optimise insulin sensitivity. The tips will also assist to: help manage blood glucose levels, prevent and/or reverse type 2 diabetes and reduce cardiovascular risk factors, PCOS and other insulin resistant associated conditions.
Insulin resistance and weight gain: chicken or egg?
Whilst there is a definite relationship between insulin resistance and weight gain, which one comes first remains unclear. Both insulin resistance and weight gain are risk factors for type 2 diabetes and many other chronic diseases. Let’s examine their relationship.
Lifestyle factors and type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes results from genetic and lifestyle factors. The great news is, lifestyle can be changed. Changes to diet, physical activity and weight (especially body fat) levels prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes. This article covers the key lifestyle...
Is low carb best for type 2 diabetes?
Expert advice on recommended carbohydrate intake for type 2 diabetes remains controversial making it particularly confusing to know how much to have. This article summarises research on the impact of a low carb diet on type 2 diabetes.
Water: Why it’s important and how much should you consume?
There is a striking resemblance between the amount of water on this earth and the amount of water in the human body. With around 60-65% of the human body being water and 75-85% of the brain being made up of...
What fats are best to cook with
With an ever-growing body of research underscoring the importance of dietary fats in our meals, discerning the most beneficial fats for cooking has never been more paramount. This article delves into the structure of fats, highlighting why preserving their integrity...
Understanding Hunger: Physical and psychological cues
In this article we look at hunger and try to determine what hunger actually is, what contributes to true hunger and the sensations we experience. We also look at what is more of an emotional hunger, perhaps not hunger at...
My Top 10 Mindful Eating Tips from Thich Nhat Hanh
Here are some tips I have taken from Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh, also known as “The Father of Mindfulness”. These were taken from his short book titled How to Eat.
Why We Eat: Food and the Body
In this article we are going to look at the connection between food and our physiology and why food can play such an important role in optimising health and improving physique.
Why people get “hangry” and what to do about it
In this article we are going to look at why some people get “hangry” after not eating for a while or between meals.
Understanding Fats
Fats have had a bad rap over the past 30-40 years. The obsession around low fat products along with misinformation based upon cherry picked research has ultimately lead to a state of confusion as to whether fats are helpful or...
Understanding Caffeine
Caffeine is a powerful stimulant that can help provide mental stimulation, in fact it is the worlds most consumed psychoactive drug. The media and opinion often portray caffeine as something that can be both good and bad for your health....
Understanding Alcohol
How we all respond to alcohol is likely to be very individual but let’s explore it’s potential affects on your health and physique goals, as well as providing some ways to be more mindful and make better choices when it...
Understanding Carbohydrates
Not all carbohydrates are equal and over the years the image of carbohydrates have gone from friend to foe back to friend again depending on what article or “expert” you listen to.
Understanding Fibre
In this article I aim to provide a general overview of fibre, its benefits and the best sources to include in your diet.
Understanding Protein
In this discussion we are going to look at the role protein plays in the body, whilst determining what optimal levels are for you and reviewing whether too much protein can be bad for you.
What are Phytonutrients?
We’ve all heard of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, but what are phytonutrients?
The Best Prebiotic and Probiotic Foods and how to support Postbiotic levels
To help support the balance of bacteria in our gut there are certain foods that should feature regularly in your diet. The two food groups you should include are prebiotics and probiotics. In this article we look at why beneficial...
Are you using foods to self-sooth?
In this article we look at emotional eating, how to raise awareness and some tactics to help you overcome emotional eating habits that often lead to yo-yo type dieting and an inability to achieve your health and physique goals.
The Importance of Mindful Eating
In this article we look at what mindful eating is and what you can do improve how you eat and the process of mindful eating.
Microwave cooking: How does it affect your food and your health?
For such a common method of cooking there has been a surprisingly sparse amount of research completed on the positives or negatives of microwave cooking on our food and our health. Most of the articles / blogs online are either...
Organic vs Non Organic Food
There is an increasing awareness with regards to organic foods vs non-organic foods, with many people choosing to buy organic for a variety of reasons, with the most popular reasons given are that of reducing toxin exposure, being better for...
How many vegetables should I eat per day?
There is not a week that goes by without a contradictory article telling us exactly how many vegetables we must eat to stay healthy. But is there an amount that’s right for everyone? Should we be aiming for a certain...
A Functional Medicine approach to performing an elimination diet
In this article, we delve into the intricacies of an elimination diet, meticulously outlined to align with a functional medicine approach.
Mattie D
Steve has totally changed my view on what I thought I was supposed to be doing around my nutrition for athletic performance. As a result, I feel better on my bike and avoided hormonal and longer-term health issues.
By addressing underlying issues with my nutrition and lifestyle after looking at appropriate...
Mattie D
Steve has totally changed my view on what I thought I was supposed to be doing around my nutrition for athletic performance. As a result, I feel better on my bike and avoided hormonal and longer-term health issues.
By addressing underlying issues with my nutrition and lifestyle after looking at appropriate lab tests, He’s set out a clear plan with me in line with my goals and has always been on hand to answer my questions and adapt things as necessary. I’d recommend Steve to anybody very quickly.
Heida Reed
I bounced around from doctor to doctor until I was recommended by a personal trainer to see Steven.
He was the first one to really help me rebalance my gut naturally and work on having a healthier relationship with food.
I’ll be forever grateful for his expertise.
Riz Ahmed
Steve grant is amazing. His holistic approach, range and depth of knowledge, attention to detail, and clarity and simplicity of methods make him a brilliantly effective guide in any health and physical transformation.
Puja
Choosing Steve as my health practitioner was an easy choice.
From the beginning, I immediately felt comfortable with him as he listened attentively to my health issues. Steve’s approach to health is very pragmatic, and he really delves into the root cause of the issues. The feedback reports I’m sent after...
Puja
Choosing Steve as my health practitioner was an easy choice.
From the beginning, I immediately felt comfortable with him as he listened attentively to my health issues. Steve’s approach to health is very pragmatic, and he really delves into the root cause of the issues. The feedback reports I’m sent after a session have always been thorough with clear, manageable action points. Not only does Steve have a great deal of knowledge about nutrition, but also about other aspects of health – mental and physical well-being. Steve has given me incredible support throughout my health journey and continues to. Anytime I have a question about anything related to my health, I know that I can turn to Steve for guidance. He has challenged me in certain areas of my health, which I have resisted for so long. Slowly that resistance is shifting – thanks to Steve’s constant encouragement and advice.
Steve and Fay provide outstanding service. They always respond promptly to emails and the communication is excellent. I’d definitely recommend Steve as a health practitioner. He is a very friendly and compassionate person.
Patrick V
I came to Steve after suffering from repeated illnesses (4 or 5 times a year), which culminated with a 2 month long battle where I ended up in hospital. I spent time researching functional health practitioners, as I need a holistic view of my health that identified the root causes,...
Patrick V
I came to Steve after suffering from repeated illnesses (4 or 5 times a year), which culminated with a 2 month long battle where I ended up in hospital. I spent time researching functional health practitioners, as I need a holistic view of my health that identified the root causes, and selected Steve on the basis online feedback and testimonials. But it was my discussion with Steve that made it an easy decision. Steve pursuit of functional health was based on his own suffering and issues, which meant he truly understood my situation, my feelings, experiences etc and this really resonated with me and built trust.
Steve is incredibly knowledgeable and professional, and is very personable. Steve swiftly saw where the issues lay, after some testing, and over a period of 18 months improved them all, with none synthetic natural supplements. Since starting to see Steve I have been ill once in over 2 years so far, got so much more energy, change my lifestyle for the best, and just have a really improved sense of well being. In my view Steve is the future of medicine, and what doctors should be. He allows his patients to be proactive with their health by seeking out and dealing with the root cause, rather than reactive and dealing with the symptoms once they present themselves. I would recommend Steve to anyone (already have), he has changed my life for the better for which I will always be grateful for.
Jennifer
Steve has had an enormous impact on my life, and I’d highly recommend working with him. When I met Steve, I was suffering from near constant knee pain that I’d resigned myself to having for the rest of my life, as well as digestive issues and horrible insomnia, and despite...
Jennifer
Steve has had an enormous impact on my life, and I’d highly recommend working with him. When I met Steve, I was suffering from near constant knee pain that I’d resigned myself to having for the rest of my life, as well as digestive issues and horrible insomnia, and despite all manner of extreme diets over the years, was carrying way too much weight on my body. The TL/DR of this is that after 7 months with Steve, I no longer have knee pain or digestive issues, my insomnia is well managed, and my weight trajectory is on the right course.
I’d tried several practitioners in the USA before finding Steve – traditional medicine practitioners weren’t interested in helping with my issues, and the functional medicine practitioner I found in the US was only interested in earning a great deal of revenue from unnecessary supplements. It left me feeling hopeless and defeated, but there was something genuine about Steve’s articles and videos that got me to take one more chance and reach out to him. I’m so glad I did – Steve is the real deal. No bullshit, no gimmicks, no needless supplements; just real investigative work into what was causing my particular issues with a solid plan to correct course. I was so impressed that my husband took note and started working with him too – with equally good results.
It’s hard to describe Steve’s magic. His knowledge of functional medicine is truly astounding. His perseverance and drive to solve problems is refreshing and so different than what you would find in the traditional medical system. His ability to interpret test results and link things together to find answers is mind-boggling.
On top of all that, throughout our time working together, Steve has taught me to be more practical in how I think about health – he has taught me resilience and given me the ability to roll with the punches life delivers without getting discouraged or feeling hopeless. To understand that lapses can be temporary and success is always possible, and also that we can learn a lot from lapses to correct course.
I still cannot believe that I no longer wake up every morning with aching knees any longer, and that most nights I sleep well. I can’t believe I get to buy smaller clothes every couple of months and that the days of yoyo dieting are a thing of the past. My overall sense of well-being is just so much better now.
I also have to give a big mention and thanks to Fay, who runs the admin side of things. She is an incredible person – so prompt with responses, very kind, and always makes me feel so cared for, no matter what my needs may be.
I look forward to working with Steve throughout the rest of my journey, and I’d encourage everyone to do the same, especially if you’re feeling resigned to anything less than a vibrant existence.
Pemma
I was under Steve’s care for a year which began when I found myself in physical overwhelm and mental stress due to my lifestyle circumstances and work pressures.
I am more than grateful for the professional guidance, respect shown for where I was, and the step-by-step pacing to arrive at the...
Pemma
I was under Steve’s care for a year which began when I found myself in physical overwhelm and mental stress due to my lifestyle circumstances and work pressures.
I am more than grateful for the professional guidance, respect shown for where I was, and the step-by-step pacing to arrive at the many improvements I have achieved in my overall health, my mindset and my physical wellbeing.
Steve met me where I was at each session which expanded into an understanding that the responsibility for my own wellness is a dedicated, simple and normal way of life, from which I benefit daily.
I am extremely grateful.
Priya
After a long frustrating journey of visiting many different doctors and specialists, I can’t thank Steve enough for detecting my triggers and treating my complex allergies. The nutritional and supplement protocol that Steve gave me was incredibly detailed and easy to follow and is something I plan to keep as...
Priya
After a long frustrating journey of visiting many different doctors and specialists, I can’t thank Steve enough for detecting my triggers and treating my complex allergies. The nutritional and supplement protocol that Steve gave me was incredibly detailed and easy to follow and is something I plan to keep as part of my daily routine going forward even though I have been symptom free for a few months now.
Truly grateful for my amazing results which could only have been achieved with all your support, great insight and holistic approach, thank you Steve!
Jonah Hauer-King
I was required to undergo an emaciation process for a role. Steven Grant expertly facilitated this with incredible results, achieving it not only quickly but safely. It had the potential to be both physically and psychologically challenging, and Steven offered attentive support and advice throughout. Not only did we achieve...
Jonah Hauer-King
I was required to undergo an emaciation process for a role. Steven Grant expertly facilitated this with incredible results, achieving it not only quickly but safely. It had the potential to be both physically and psychologically challenging, and Steven offered attentive support and advice throughout. Not only did we achieve our goals, but we worked together to come out of this extreme period and go back to a healthy, sustainable weight. He provided great duty of care above and beyond what was required. I would highly recommend Steven to anyone, and look forward to working with him again.
Rebecca T
After struggling with digestive issues for most of my life and finding little relief through traditional medicine, I made an appointment with Steve in 2022. Through targeted testing, he quickly identified the root causes and guided me through a personalised protocol that brought lasting improvements.
Unfortunately when I experienced a new...
Rebecca T
After struggling with digestive issues for most of my life and finding little relief through traditional medicine, I made an appointment with Steve in 2022. Through targeted testing, he quickly identified the root causes and guided me through a personalised protocol that brought lasting improvements.
Unfortunately when I experienced a new wave of debilitating symptoms at the start of this year, I didn’t hesitate to return to Steve. Once again, he pinpointed the issue with clarity and recommended a tailored plan that resolved the symptoms within just a few months.
Steve combines deep medical knowledge with a genuinely holistic, empathetic approach. He takes the time to understand your full picture and helps you integrate practical, sustainable solutions into daily life.
Thanks to Steve, I’m now living symptom-free and no longer afraid of food, restrictive diets or social plans. I always recommend him without hesitation. My husband and a close friend have both seen him recently for different issues and had similarly positive experiences.
Michelle Barrett
Steve Grant’s knowledge of functional medicine is outstanding. I know many people who have approached Steve with a variety of health issues. Every time he uses data from different tests which he reviews carefully and then applies his immense knowledge alongside a whole body holistic approach. He combines all the...
Michelle Barrett
Steve Grant’s knowledge of functional medicine is outstanding. I know many people who have approached Steve with a variety of health issues. Every time he uses data from different tests which he reviews carefully and then applies his immense knowledge alongside a whole body holistic approach. He combines all the information to suggest corrections such as vitamin deficiencies, gut microbiome imbalances etc, all of which enable the body to function at its best. Some of the outcomes have been outstanding resulting in reduced hospital admissions and we are incredibly grateful. His considered approach, depth of knowledge, attention to detail, along with clarity & kindness make him a brilliantly effective guide.
Kathleen
Steve – I’m really happy with the progress I’ve made since seeing Steve. I don’t have bloating anymore, my skin has cleared up, my energy levels are a lot higher and I’m not snacking anymore. He’s taught me how to balance meals so I’m getting the most benefit from my...
Kathleen
Steve – I’m really happy with the progress I’ve made since seeing Steve. I don’t have bloating anymore, my skin has cleared up, my energy levels are a lot higher and I’m not snacking anymore. He’s taught me how to balance meals so I’m getting the most benefit from my meals. Everything has been explained clearly, taken at my pace and the reports you get after each consultation are so helpful. I’ve really felt like no problem is too big/small and I couldn’t be happier. I wish I’d contacted you sooner!
Fay – Thank you for your quick responses to all my initial queries. It makes a big difference who you first speak to and you’ve always had a nice and friendly manner. Thank you for always reminding me of appointments because it’s so easy to forget! I know if I ever had a query, you’d help me straight away.
