Suffering with an eating disorder which caused a metabolic and hormonal imbalance in my body, feeling depressed, alone and helpless I decided to finally seek help. After being dissatisfied with the advice I was given by a western trained doctor, I looked for an alternative.

An Ayurvedic doctor gave me a thorough assessment and detailed dietary and activity plan to follow. Within 2 weeks my body had transformed from bloating and cravings to feeling balanced and cleansed. This transformation was profound for me and its one of the reasons I became a nutritionist, with the aim of sharing the 'food is medicine' message with the world.

What is obesity and why is it so talked about? Does it matter where you have fat stored on your body and can it indicate potential metabolic problems?

Today's episode is a discussion on the factors contributing to obesity, nationally and globally. I will delve into the reasons for this widespread epidemic, why it is a problem and ways that you can change your behaviour around food and lifestyle choices to reduce excess body weight. I also discuss the difference between healthy vs unhealthy body weight and fat distribution and tackling the common misconception that living in a bigger body is a sign of poor health.

This week I am discussing the impact of type 2 diabetes on health both UK based and globally, as well as giving some detail on the symptoms, causes and natural ways to heal the condition using dietary changes. No diets insight, only nourishing food and sustainable change for life. To watch the full show see my YouTube Channel: @naturalnutritionwithsammy, and to find out more about what I do, follow me on socials: instagram @natural.nut_ and on facebook at Natural Nutrition, or visit my website www.naturalnut.co.uk. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the show.