Dr Claire Plumbly's Blog

Most discussions on food revolve around its role in nutrition and physical health, with an unhealthy diet as a leading risk factor for...

It can be difficult to know where to start when trying to make the right food and nutrition choices. Which macronutrients (carbohydrates,...

Before you can understand why you get the munchies when you're stressed I first need to explain how the brain and digestive system work together to keep you safe. Quick guide to the digestive system during stress If there is something stressful happening the body switches into survival mode (i.e. it's on high alert: muscles contract; blood pumps faster and so on). These parts of the body that are ready for action need extra energy to get through the stress and fuel fast respo