The Gut Brain Connection
Oct
19
to Oct 20

The Gut Brain Connection

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Come join me for an in-class October weekend of talking GUT-BRAIN connection. This Short Course is suitable for anyone wanting to learn practical tips to improve digestion and gut function, boost mood and brain health. There are no prerequisites to study. Just a thirst for knowledge and an interest in giving your gut and brain the foods it needs for optimal health.

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How to Detox
Aug
8
7:30 PM19:30

How to Detox

Join me on Thursday 8th August to talk all things DETOX.

How will your mind & body feel totally rejuvenated by a high level of nutrients, detoxification support & relaxation? Join me to discuss. We will cover how the body naturally detoxifies, how the body becomes overloaded by toxins, nutritional elements of a cleanse, plus how to support a detoxification programme with yoga, breath work, sauna and more. I will also be talking through this incredible juice retreat pictured. It is located in Gozo, an island off Malta. I take a group there every year.

Just £5 to come join the conversation.

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Oral Health and the Oral Microbiome - Zoom Webinar
Jul
3
7:30 PM19:30

Oral Health and the Oral Microbiome - Zoom Webinar

Join myself and Naturopathic dentist Dr. Katarzyna Shaffie in our evening discussion on the importance of oral health and the oral microbiome. In this Q&A we will address these popular topics below:

How can bleeding or swollen gums, or a sore tongue contribute to our overall health condition?

 What is the difference between a Naturopathic dentist and a standard dentist?

What are the potential solutions to bleeding and swollen gums?

Top 5 naturopathic products for teeth and gum health.

What is the oral microbiome and how can we test the oral microbiome?

Top 5 foods for the improvement of the oral microbiome.

Or send any other areas you’d like us to cover.

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Beats and Eats Supper Club in Sussex
Apr
18
7:30 PM19:30

Beats and Eats Supper Club in Sussex

Enjoy a three course Cypriot inspired veggie feast with a menu bursting with elevated Mediterranean flavours. Expect sumptuous dishes and seasonal ingredients. Each course lovingly prepared by Belle Amatt who has over 20 years culinary experience.

As you dine, we'll take your musical requests. Everyone who comes to our supper club has to suggest a song so we can soundtrack your night with the music you want to hear as you chomp, chew and chat. We'll send you the playlist afterwards with a musical memory to keep.

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Science & Psychology to Optimise your Nutrition, Lose Weight, Feel Amazing
Mar
6
7:00 PM19:00

Science & Psychology to Optimise your Nutrition, Lose Weight, Feel Amazing

In this Zoom workshop we will be discussing the obstacles which we, as humans, create in the often sensitive area of ‘eating habits’.

The body has an incredible interplay of appetite hormones, neuropeptides and stretch receptors which theoretically should tell us when to start and to stop eating. However, our emotions can easily over-ride these physical messaging systems leading to over-eating, consuming highly palatable (rich in fats and sugar) foods in search of a dopamine hit or constant snacking. Such consistent habits can then lead to a resistance to change.

For the first hour of our webinar, we will be talking through commonly asked questions such as:

Why do I crave certain food?

Is food addictive?

Can I learn to curb a craving?

How can I learn to love eating a healthy diet?

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Online Belle Nutrition Fasting Workshop
Jan
17
7:30 PM19:30

Online Belle Nutrition Fasting Workshop

At this online event, we will be discussing the different types of fasts, how to conduct a fast safely, when not to fast (it’s not safe for everyone) and if you are tempted to combine health with a holiday I’ll be talking through the health retreat @amcharahealth ( locations both in the U.K. and Gozo - Malta ) in which it is very easy to fast as all temptations and stressors of modern life are removed.

I am very keen to give practical fasting tools, so we will talk through how to go about a low calorie but still delicious and nutritious fast for 7 days. I will be creating a FASTING FACEBOOK group for participants. To ease the process, we have the option of using Medium Chain Triglycerides for extra energy.

Why come along? Learn about fasting and join the ‘health is wealth’ conversation.

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Nutrition Q&A in the pub
Sep
25
7:00 PM19:00

Nutrition Q&A in the pub

Belle Amatt, Hurst based Nutritionist and Lecturer in Nutritional Medicine, is hosting this community evening with the aim of gathering together a group of locals to discuss some current questions in the ever-evolving world of nutrition and sustainability.

Topics will include ‘what are the benefits of coffee’, ‘is red wine good for us’, ‘should we be eating oily fish for health benefits (considering the state of the oceans)’ and ‘how to and why we should eat a more plant-based diet.’ Plus, ticket holders are welcome to bring their own questions.

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Wild View Retreat Dates for June and September 2023
Jun
3
to Sep 16

Wild View Retreat Dates for June and September 2023

Join me for a week of healthy living in a mountainous area of the Algarve. It is true bliss. Dates in June and September 2023 -I am working with the Wild View team at this incredible retreat in Portugal.. A truly restorative week for body and soul. Book early and secure great flight prices! If you are new to this retreat, I can offer you a 10% discount code. Read on for more information.

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Longevity Kitchen Supper Club Explores the Med
May
19
7:30 PM19:30

Longevity Kitchen Supper Club Explores the Med

 

The Longevity Kitchen is all about bringing people together to eat nourishing food in a community setting within the surrounds of a beautiful family home. The menu will be focusing in this event on the flavours of the Med. The Mediterranean diet, one of the most studied and well-known dietary patterns worldwide, has been associated with a wide range of benefits for health.

 

As we work our way through three tasty courses of plant-based foods, Belle - Nutritionist - will be discussing what research tells us about the longevity statistics in this area of the world. Which plant compounds may be attributed to long term health? Are there culinary tips we could learn from this region or is health all about connection? This and more will be discussed.

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The Longevity Kitchen Pop Up Restaurant celebrates Okinawa
Mar
24
7:30 PM19:30

The Longevity Kitchen Pop Up Restaurant celebrates Okinawa

The Longevity Kitchen is all about bringing people together to eat nourishing food in a community setting within the surrounds of a beautiful family home. The menu will be focusing in this event on the flavours of Okinawa, one of the Blue Zones - in fact the area of the world which boasts the greatest longevity stats.

As we work our way through three tasty courses of plant-based foods, Belle - Nutritionist - will be discussing what research tells us about the longevity statistics in this area of the world. Which plant compounds may be attributed to long term health? Are there culinary tips we could learn from this region or is health all about connection? This and more will be discussed.

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EATING OUR WAY TO EXTINCTION + PANEL - A GREEN SCREEN
Mar
10
6:30 PM18:30

EATING OUR WAY TO EXTINCTION + PANEL - A GREEN SCREEN

Delighted to be asked to join the panel for this screening of a hard hitting documentary which questions the global responsibility we have concerning the choices we make when choosing how we eat.

Eating our Way to Extinction takes audiences on a journey around the world, from the depths of the Amazon rainforests to the Taiwanese Mountains, the Mongolian desert, the US Dust Bowl, the Norwegian Fjords and the Scottish coastlines, telling the story of our planet through shocking testimonials, poignant accounts from indigenous people most affected by our ever-changing planet, globally renowned figures and leading scientists.

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Real Lives Nutrition Webinar on Mould
Mar
8
7:30 PM19:30

Real Lives Nutrition Webinar on Mould

‘Real Lives’ Cases chart the health journeys of clients who have decided to address their health issues with natural solutions. Come join me from the comfort of your own home. I’ll be running these learning webinars on regular Weds evenings during 2023. Designed for students of nutrition, health coaches, newly qualified nutritionists or those with a personal interest in this area of health.

In this webinar we discuss Chloe (name changed for confidentiality). Chloe’s main symptoms are constipation, anxiety, long Covid, brain fog, painful bladder syndrome and chronic fatigue.

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Real Lives Nutrition Webinar on Circulation
Jan
11
7:30 PM19:30

Real Lives Nutrition Webinar on Circulation

‘Real Lives’ Cases chart the health journeys of clients who have decided to address their health issues with natural solutions. Come join me from the comfort of your own home. I’ll be running these learning webinars on the 2nd Weds evening of each month from Jan 23. Designed for students of nutrition, health coaches, newly qualified nutritionists or those with a personal interest in this area of health.

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Longevity Kitchen Pop Up
Sep
30
7:30 PM19:30

Longevity Kitchen Pop Up

The Longevity pop up, brought to you by Belle (all things nutrition) and Tanya (culinary genius) celebrates all things which lead to a long and healthy life: these include community, foods abundant in nutrients, good cheer and positivity.

We will be serving up three courses of delicious vegetarian plant-based cuisine. This is not a dairy free, gluten free or vegan event but reflects the types of traditional foods which are eaten in The Blue Zones – those areas of the world which are well known for longevity.

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Nutrition Talk at Albourne Vineyards
Sep
22
7:30 PM19:30

Nutrition Talk at Albourne Vineyards

Against the beautiful backdrop of Sussex vineyards, Belle, local nutritionist and lecturer in Naturopathic Nutrition, is welcoming you to share an evening of healthy chat on common questions which crop up in the world of nutrition. These include the potential health benefits of wine, the advantages of buying organic and whether locally grown foods are better for us. We will discuss locally produced foods and how to incorporate them into your diet. There will also be a focus on the use of supplements, when and how they offer support to the diet and reputable local brands.

Guests will receive a complimentary glass of Albourne Estate wine, plant-based nibbles based on local foods and a food demo. The bar will be open for further refreshments with the opportunity to purchase bottles too.

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Wild View Retreat - Juice Fast In Portugal - September 2022
Sep
10
to Sep 17

Wild View Retreat - Juice Fast In Portugal - September 2022

This September, from 10th-17th I am working at this retreat in Portugal. It’s an incredibly special place perched on top of a hillside away from the stressors of modern life. Guests will be following a juice fast, alongside a restorative timetable of yoga, exercise, rustic walking and other health boosting activities. Guests can do as little or as much as they choose. All with the aim of rejuvenation of the body and soul. Join me. You will have a magical time.

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Nov
9
7:30 PM19:30

The Pituitary Gland - Real Lives - Nutritional Considerations

A zoom webinar detailing a real life pituitary journey.

'Pituitary disorders are considered rare. It is estimated that there are around 70,000 pituitary patients in the United Kingdom.

However, misdiagnosis is a common problem and some reports suggest that many more people could have undiagnosed pituitary issues'. I'm quoting from the Pituitary Foundation who supported me well throughout my journey.

In 2010, I was diagnosed with a pituitary adenoma; a benign growth on the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is small and oval-shaped. It’s located behind your nose, near the underside of your brain.

‘Benign’ is a comforting word, but still, this tumour was nudging up alongside my optic nerve and at one point my neurosurgeon pointed out that I could ‘wake up blind any day’. So although ‘benign’ is comforting, a tumour can grow and the news becomes less comforting when the loss of sight is a potential threat.

It was an alarming time. And because of this I would like to bring to the forefront of our minds for an hour on a dark November evening, this important gland and the reasons why we should keep on top of our health concerns.

In this webinar we will discuss:

What does the pituitary do?

What are the signs of malfunction?

Nutritional support

There are many types of pituitary malfunction. In this webinar I'll be talking through 'hypo-pituitary function' and discussing in what ways nutrition can be useful when suffering from a benign pituitary tumour. We'll be talking through stress resilience, blood sugar fluctuation and energy dips.

Who is this webinar useful for?

Everyone - we should all know about this master gland, its what steers the ship!

Nutrition students and newly qualified nutritionists - aim to be pituitary and endocrine aware

Pituitary warriors - those with pituitary issues may well enjoy hearing about a positive pituitary journey

I will be talking in 'general public' layman's terms so nothing too technical. The purpose is to raise awareness so we all have better understanding of our health.

Join me to explore this incredible topic.

The zoom link will be emailed to you on booking.

£2 from each ticket will be donated to the Pituitary Foundation

To book:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/real-lives-the-pituitary-gland-nutritional-considerations-tickets-194640734677


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Gozo Health Retreat 2021 - Sadly postponed due to travel restrictions
Sep
27
to Oct 7

Gozo Health Retreat 2021 - Sadly postponed due to travel restrictions

Come join us for the September/October 2021 Group Cleanse. It is so much more do-able, fun, refreshing and dare I say ‘life-changing’ when cleansing in a group. So much laughter, sharing and comradeship.

September 2021 seems like a lifetime away, it’s so reassuring to know that a healthy holiday centred on you is booked into the diary. I’m excited to get the dates secured and would welcome anyone to join me who feels like its time to make a change towards a healthier lifestyle. Such an amazing investment. You’re very own MOT!

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Sep
26
2:45 PM14:45

Talk + Taste with Belle Amatt at Hackney Wellness Event

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Time & Location

26 Sep, 14:45 – 16:15 BST

London, 21-31 Shacklewell Ln, London E8 2DA, UK

Tickets at Talk + Taste with Belle Amatt (Pod 4) | ACU.E8 (acue8.com)

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About the Event

I’m hosting a 1.5 hour session on the GUT as part of this wonderful 2 day event. ACU.E8 presents this weekend of wellness to help you reconnect with your community and yourself through a series of talks, mindful crafting and holistic treatments to enliven and revive your mental and physical health.

The power of connecting with others and laughing, talking, sharing is so important. This weekend encourages you to build a small pocket of self-care for yourself over the weekend and then set the intention to take the practice forward.

My nutrition session:

This talk will be a celebration of tastes and recipes that are accessible and easy to make but are gut-friendly and tailored towards optimal health. The event will cover the basics of the gut microbiome, making the gut work for optimal health and longevity, eating to aid a happy gut and boost mood. There will also be help on how to prepare quick meals that are packed with nutrients, basics of prebiotic foods and how to access testing if the gut has gone into a period of dysbiosis (where the gut bacteria has become imbalanced).  And some delicious tastes pre-prepared to try. including ideas on how to use seaweed regularly in your food plan and the wonders of kefir.

I will be combining my nutritional science background with a creative flare for food to bring sound nutritional knowledge in this workshop alongside accessible recipes that can be taken forward to create healthier eating habits for the future - these will be available after the talk via my blog.

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Sep
17
7:00 PM19:00

Longevity Pop up with Hurst Festival

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The Longevity Kitchen is a celebration of areas of the world in which inhabitants live well into their later years.

This pop up event serves up a 3 course plant-based meal bursting with nutrients. The event is not only about delicious food but also other aspects of life which keep us healthy community, solidarity and village life.

We have room for 20 guests.

As this is all about community you may find yourself on a table with other village folk. This event is about making social connections while discovering the types food eaten in 'Longevity Hot Spots' of the world.

With over 10 years of Nutritional experience, local Nutrition Consultant Belle Amatt will be talking us through the menu and Tanya Scorer, creator of amazing food will be orchestrating the menu. The food is 'plant-based' (entirely meat free), so come prepared for a feast based on plants, but containing dairy and gluten, in keeping with the traditional way of eating found in the Blue Zones (Longevity Hot Spots) of the world.
(note, we can accommodate foodie preferences but will need notice).

Tickets available at Event – Hurst Festival

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Real Lives - Nutrition Stories - Ruth's Case
Feb
25
7:30 PM19:30

Real Lives - Nutrition Stories - Ruth's Case

In this Zoom webinar - we follow the case of RUTH a 40 something client who presents to my nutrition clinic with IBS-C (constipation) symptoms and muscular aches and pains which are becoming problematic in her day to day life. Learn how by using a Functional Test such as the GI Effects test by Genova Diagnostics we are able to get a clear picture of how a disordered microbiome can drive muscular inflammation.

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The Blue Zones 10 Day Health Challenge
Jan
20
to Jan 30

The Blue Zones 10 Day Health Challenge

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What will you gain from this 10 day experience:

With each cleanse and health challenge I run, participants report a whole host of benefits, unique to the individual. These have included:

Better mental focus

Improved sense of self

Weight Loss

Enhanced energy

Greater self-esteem

Feeling and looking more youthful

A love of plant-based eating

Renewed joy in exercise

Better bowel function

Finding their 'tribe' (in the form of the Cleanse Community group which you will become a part of)

..... the list goes on.

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Anti-ageing 7 Day Supported Cleanse
Nov
27
to Dec 3

Anti-ageing 7 Day Supported Cleanse

The ageing process is accelerated by anxiety, isolation, poor nutrition, alcohol and sugar. Let's come together to focus on ourselves by following a plant-based 7 day cleanse in a supported environment. Gain new recipe ideas, a greater level of energy and quit those lockdown habits that may have crept in over this prolonged lockdown.

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REAL LIVES - Nutrition Journeys - a 9 year old girl with Psoriasis
Nov
9
7:30 PM19:30

REAL LIVES - Nutrition Journeys - a 9 year old girl with Psoriasis

‘Real Lives’ cases chart the health journeys of clients who have decided to address their health issues with natural solutions.

In this webinar we discuss Holly (name changed for confidentiality). Holly is a 9-year-old identical twin who after becoming very unwell in September 2019 with extreme lethargy and low mood then develops guttate psoriasis. What dietary changes could help her symptoms? Is there a link between the gut microbiome and the onset or exacerbating of the psoriasis condition? These questions and more will be discussed in this research based webinar. An informative hour and 15 mins for students of nutrition, newly qualified nutritionists with an interest in the skin and those suffering from psoriasis who don’t mind some technical lingo!

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