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Welcome to the May/June edition of The Nutritional Supplement.
In this edition we have many interesting articles as well as a reminder about the upcoming June Formal SSM sessions which are now available to book, plus we have a graduate interview from Minna Wood, who started her studies with the BSc and went on to complete the MSc.
Happy reading - Coriander Stone
CNELM does not necessarily endorse the content and views expressed in the content of the links to external websites, podcasts, reviews and publications and provide links to such information we think will be of interest to students and challenge views on a variety of topics. CNELM is not involved in the organisation or the content of content provided by external agencies and provides links in good faith. Please contact the Editor of the Student Newsletter Coriander Stone coriander@cnelm.co.uk in the first instance if you have any cause of concern regarding the content of this edition of the Newsletter.
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This is a fantastic BBC World podcast with CNELM's very own Dr James Neil, discussing Euzen and how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to design our diets using empirical predictions and how that might improve our health. |
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I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself for those new students who may not be familiar with me and my role. As Student Support Manager (SSM), I offer both formal and ad hoc sessions to all students at various points throughout the year.
Formal bi-annual sessions offer students a formal opportunity to provide feedback on your experience of the course, which is then anonymously analysed and reported back to CNELM in order to enhance services to students.
Aspects of your studies covered in formal sessions include: -
- Gauging whether you are on track with your study programme
- If you generally are happy with the level of feedback received for assessments
- If teaching and administrative staff are accessible and supportive
- If the learning resources are accessible and suitable to your needs
The focus of the formal sessions is therefore mainly academic.
Ad hoc sessions run monthly throughout the year and provide confidential pastoral support. They serve to offer students additional pastoral support for those of you experiencing extenuating issues which are impacting on your studies in some way - this might be personal/family reasons, health issues, financial worries or anything else which you need emotional support with.
Both formal and ad hoc sessions also cover guidance for students with known or self-suspected Learning Needs or other disabilities.
Formal dates 2023:
- 5th – 9th June
- 4th – 8th December
Formal sessions give you the students an opportunity to feedback on your experience of being a student at CNELM. The formal sessions for 2023 will run from 5th – 9th June and 4th – 8th December and June sessions can now be booked via this linked poll https://strawpoll.com/polls/NoZr30qKry3
A Zoom meeting will be set up for the session, which lasts for 15-30 minutes. If further time is required then this can be arranged via a separate, ad hoc session.
This poll is ONLY for the formal sessions; if you require an ad hoc pastoral appointment with me at another time, please email me directly at Coriander.Stone@cnelm.ac.uk
You are of course always welcome to email me directly with any queries, for example if you need pastoral support outside of the ad hoc dates.
Ad hoc sessions will take place on the following dates throughout the year and can be arranged by emailing me directly: -
- 16th May
- 13th June
- 4th July
- 12th September
- 17th October
- 14th November
- 12th December
If anyone has any further questions regarding the role of these sessions, please do contact me directly.
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We invite you to join our Why Weight Practitioner Training Course in Autumn 2023
Dates: 28th September, 5th, 12th & 19th October and 2nd, 9th & 16th November, with Faye Hall Module Leader and Chris Rasey.
This is a unique and engaging training course that aims to equip participants with specialised NLP coaching skills designed for working with clients with weight related issues.
A person’s ability to be able to make sustained changes to their diet and lifestyle is largely dependent on their ability to change their environment behaviour, their choices, their beliefs and even their purpose, values and identity.
The Why Weight Practitioner Training is a 7-day blended learning course focused on NLP coaching tools and techniques that aim to facilitate a specialist approach to supporting clients to overcome disordered eating and weight related issues. Each day is 3-4 hours with a morning and afternoon session. This course can be taken with or without assessment.
If you hold an NLP Practitioner Certificate and are interested in joining this course please register your interest.
CNELM PNPD students that have completed coaching days 1-7 are invited to apply to join the course without assessment. NLP Certification and insurance is required to engage with the assessment that involves working with clients.
Benefits of taking this course are:
- Small group learning environment
- Accessible and achievable in terms if time and commitment
- Unique specialised training in supporting clients with weight related issues that may help you tailor your practice and achieve better client outcomes,
- Refresh your NLP skills with the regular weekly practice group.
- Build on what you know with some specialist NLP behaviour change tools
- Learn about the role emotions, beliefs and social environment can have in a person’s weight management journey.
- Receive an introduction to a trauma informed coaching approach
If you are interested in building your coaching practice to include specialist skills for working with people who are looking to change their relationship with food and understand and change their psychology around food and eating, understanding more about the role the mind plays in contributing to weight issues & energy balance and working with a small group to explore these specialist techniques and concepts…
Then this course is for you!
Fees:
- Why Weight with assessment: £750
- Why Weight without assessment: £550
Book your place by emailing info@cnelm.ac.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.
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The BANT conference is on the 20th of May 2023. Please see this link for further information.
BANT are offering a student discount code to allow students a 40% discount off the full ticket price of the BANT Conference. Use code: bant23student16 for your discount.
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Supplements & Nano-particles
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Supplements are a bit of a minefield to say the least, especially ones with binders or added agents.
This article from the Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) outlines why nano-particles such as titanium or silicon dioxide as well as zinc oxide may be best avoided. |
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Healthy aging has become a key focus among many integrative practitioners and their patients.
In this podcast, nutritionist Ross Pelton describes a paper he recently had published, describing the science behind the microbiome theory of aging and how this can be applied to clinical practice. |
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Minna Wood
MSc Personalised Nutrition
Minna started with the the BSc in Nutritional Therapy and switched to the MSc after her first year, graduating in 2016 after working as a self-employed translator.
Read her story here...
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Gut Microbiome Research Studies
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London South Bank University (LSBU) are running two new Gut Microbiome Brain Studies that are beginning shortly and are seeking participants for the research studies to investigate the impact of CBD infused vegan chocolate and proprietary herbal tea blend on colonic microbiota, cognitive function & emotional health.
Both are online studies and do not require visits to LSBU.
Study 1: is a CBD-infused vegan chocolate and Study 2: is a blend of tea consisting of herbs specifically chosen for their known brain and digestive health properties.
The researchers are now recruiting for participants. Participants can access their gut microbiota stool results (x2) at the end of the study.
Contact Adri Bester bestera@lsbu.ac.uk or Susanne Macgregor on macgregs@lsbu.ac.uk to take part in this unique learning opportunity. |
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This is an interesting discussion on the effects of diet on ADHD, with Dr Duane Mellor, Nutrition and Evidence Based Medicine Lead at Aston Medical School and Dr Alex Richardson, Founder of the UK charity Food and Behaviour Research.
They ask what role nutrition may have in a condition like ADHD and whether it’s a crucial part of managing the condition, a red herring, or one important cog in a very complex wheel. |
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Walnuts & Cardiovascular Disease:
Recent research suggests that walnuts increase levels of L-homoarginine in the gut, which may lower the risk for cardiovascular disease. The researchers also found higher levels of Gordonibacter bacteria in the walnut diet group, which is responsible for metabolising plant compounds. Dysbiosis index values were also improved after including walnuts in their diets for 6 weeks.
Green Tea & Depression:
New research suggests that matcha green tea powder may have antidepressant effects, in stress-prone mice at least. In the stress-susceptible mice, matcha tea was associated with an improvement in depression-like symptoms whereas it had no impact on the stress-resistant mice. This appeared to be due to the impact on dopamine in the stress-susceptible mice.
Gut Bacteria & Immunotherapy:
This recent research looked at how gut bacteria diversity influences immunotherapy immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) treatment efficacy in a mouse model of melanoma. The researchers administered ICI therapy to mice with and without melanoma tumours and found that ICI treatment increased inflammation in the digestive tract, which allowed certain bacteria to travel to lymph nodes near the tumour and tumour site, where they activated a set of immune cells that killed the tumour cells. They also found that antibiotic exposure reduced gut microbiota movement to lymph nodes, and decreased immune cell levels – but certain strains of bacteria reversed this antibiotic-dependant inefficacy.
Mediterranean Diet & Cognition in MS:
Researchers have investigated the effects of the Mediterranean diet on cognition among patients with MS and found that patients who most closely followed the Mediterranean diet had a 20% lower risk for cognitive impairment than those who adhered to it least. The authors suggest that the mechanisms whereby the Mediterranean diet might help protect cognition include possible anti-inflammatory and or anti-oxidant effects, reduction in co-morbidities that might affect cognition such as hypertension, and substitution of healthier foods for foods that may contribute to co-morbidities or adversely impact cognition e.g. ultra processed foods.
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Lamb Albondigas with Oloroso & Piquillo
Peppers
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Serves 4
Ingredients:
500g lamb mince
30g fresh white breadcrumbs
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 tsp sweet smoked Pimentón de la Vera
3 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1 egg
Salt and black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
150ml oloroso sherry
2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
2 tsp sherry vinegar
1 x 240g jar piquillo peppers, drained and sliced
Crusty bread or rice, to serve
In a bowl, put the lamb mince, breadcrumbs, garlic, pimentón, a third of the parsley, the oregano, lemon zest and egg. Season well, mix with your hands to combine, then shape into 20 small balls.
Put the oil in a large frying pan on a medium-high heat, then fry the meatballs, turning often, for about five or so minutes, until browned all over. Transfer to a plate, leaving the fat behind in the pan.
Add the onion to the pan, cook, stirring, for 10 minutes, until softened, then add the sherry and bubble until reduced by half. Add the tomatoes, season generously and leave to bubble for 10 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, then return the meatballs to the pan along with the peppers, and leave to cook, stirring gently from time to time, for 15 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
Scatter over the remaining chopped parsley and serve with crusty bread or rice.
Please email me your favourite recipes to coriander@cnelm.co.uk and how you came to find them!
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All times are UK time unless specified.
Nutritank's upcoming webinars are aimed at medics and healthcare practitioners, including nutrition professionals, and students, and are a part of Nutritank's nutrition and lifestyle medicine education series.
- Tuesday 16th May 7pm BST: Alice Benskin, Nutrition Scientist, is speaking on Nutritional Psychiatry. Register here. The talk will introduce the emerging field of Nutritional Psychiatry, which is centred around the role of diet in neurological diseases, mental health conditions and learning spectrum disorders. It will review current evidence and discuss evidence-based strategies with regards to prevention and management of these conditions. By the end of the session, you will gain insight and understanding into: dietary patterns and their correlation with incidences of many neurological disorders, mental health conditions and learning spectrum disorders understanding of pathophysiological mechanisms related to these conditions and how these can be addressed through nutrition.
- April - June: Pharma Nord's Upcoming Spring Seminar Optimising cardiometabolic health to be held in various locations from April - June. Direct link to the webpage and to book: follow this link. Cost: All live events are subject to a £34.95 booking fee. Upon completion of the seminar you will receive a CPD Certificate and a £15 voucher to be redeemed against any Pharma Nord products purchased directly from Pharma Nord UK. Times: Tea/Coffee & Registration begins at 9.30 am. The seminar begins at 10:00 am and will conclude at 4:00 pm. Lunch and refreshments will be provided along with a £15 voucher and free products. Approved for BANT and NNA CPD.
- 17th June 11am-7pm: Nutrition Network Experiential CPD Day: Upcoming industry sponsored live festival-like event open to students and graduates. Link to sign up here. Get your ticket here.
This imaginative event was inspired by the Nutrition Network to bring nutrition professionals together to relax and unwind, eat good food, listen to motivating talks and get involved in some activities. Speakers include Dr Zoe Harcombe and Dr Rob Verkerk.
Workshops and Presentations taking place throughout the day
- Chi Kung (Qi Gong)
- Yoga
- Meditations
- Breath work
- Sound Bath
- Selfcare workshops
- Party Edition Goody Box (for attendees only)
Chill Out Area open all day
- MUSIC – folk singers and the amazing Sarah Collins
- FOOD – buffet style, vegetarian and gluten free (from Samara Cuisine)
- SURPRISE treats and mega prizes from our Gold Sponsors to be won on the day!
CNELM discount code: NUTNET30CNELM - Link to CNELM discount code here.
More webinars, events and podcasts can be found in the Science and Education section of the BANT website.
Archived Recordings:
Disclaimer
CNELM occasionally circulates information regarding external events which we think may be of interest to students, graduates and/or staff. Please note that CNELM is not involved in the organisation or the content of such events and circulates all such information in good faith.
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To support presence on social media we would appreciate a brief review on our Facebook page.
Your review should only take a few minutes of your time and and can help some prospective students understand your experience as a student. Reviews from recent and upcoming graduates of the degree programmes and clinical programmes would be welcome.
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We would like to gather your feedback for CPD events at CNELM. There are several upcoming events to be held at CNELM and it would be great to gather your thoughts on these events, as well as internal events such as Lab days and other events run by CNELM staff.
Could anyone who has attended these events please email me their brief thoughts on them to coriander@cnelm.co.uk.
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NUTRITIONIST:
Description:
On-Site at Holroyd Howe, Great Malvern, UK.
As a Nutritionist your focus is to work closely with your teams to develop a great work relationship and together to provide the best customer service.
As well as having an excellent presentation, organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm.
Qualifications:
- Have worked in a similar environment at a management level
- Be a proven, hands-on leader, able to invest in your team and their development
- Be naturally outgoing and vibrant, display a real passion for food and customer service
- Have excellent Health & Safety knowledge
- Be financially astute and have strong IT literacy
- Be innovative and creative and driven by excellence
- Excellent leadership and influencing skills
Additional Information:
There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:
- Free meals whilst at work
- Career development opportunities
- HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
- Reward & recognition schemes
- People awards to celebrate our employees
- Work/life balance
- Employee Benefits Platform
- Employee Assistance Program
- Recommend a friend scheme
- Company sick pay scheme
- Prestigious working environments
- Team events scheduled throughout the year
- 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Competitive salary
We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.
“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”
This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references. Click here to apply.
If you are a student and apply for these Job Opportunities then please make sure the work involved enables you to keep within CNELM Policy and BANT Student Membership requirements.
More classifieds can be found here and here.
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CNELM occasionally circulates information regarding external events/job opportunities which we think may be of interest to students, graduates and/or staff. Please note that CNELM is not involved in the organisation or the content of such events and circulates all such information in good faith. This includes events held at CNELM by independent organisations hiring CNELM premises to deliver the Event. CNELM may also provide a platform for external or internal contributors within CNELM's Nutritional Supplement circular, via Moodle or CNELM Social Media that may contain Links to websites or other resources related to an external contributor or organisations. Such Links are included in good faith and are strictly not an endorsement by CNELM of the organisation or content of Linked websites and/or resources. CNELM is not involved in such Organisations unless otherwise stated.
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