Personal History
Donna Mastriani-Taylor, S.N.H.S. Dip. (Holistic Nutrition) is one of the longest-running members of the team, starting with Test Your Intolerance in 2014. As Customer Service Manager, she has 12 years of experience in the industry, whilst overseeing account management for numerous different health companies.
Donna is qualified in Holistic Nutrition from the London School of Natural Health Sciences, and regularly gives advice and meal plans along with our team of Nutritional Therapists, and Dr Enzo Fornari. Whilst managing the day to day running of the customer service, Donna is a keen baker and has transitioned to a vegan diet over ten years ago. She is a loyal and hardworking member of the Test Your Intolerance team by staff and customers alike, mentioned frequently in our 5-star reviews.
Posts by Donna Mastriani, S.N.H.S. Dip.:
13 May 2018 | Blog, Nutrition
Did you know that this week is British Sandwich Week?! We all love a good sandwich – whether it’s triangles in a school lunch box, or a melted cheese panini in a pub beer garden. They’re a British staple, and should rightly so be celebrated with their very own appreciation week! But for some people, […]
05 Apr 2018 | Blog, Nutrition
Fruit and Vegetables – Your Five a Day Eating your ‘5 A Day’ has been on everyone’s radar for a while now; we understand how important it is to get your fruit and vegetables fix to maintain a healthy diet. But did you know that eating fruit and vegetables that are in season provides your […]
03 Oct 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
Cabbage: It will make you feel happier and healthier. Cabbage is an amazing vegetable. Full of vitamin C, rich in fibre, iodine, Vitamin A, beta-carotene, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium and sodium. There was a study carried out in the 1950’s where patients with gastric ulcers and acid reflux were given a glass of […]
07 Feb 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
They have antibacterial antiviral properties. They are great for helping reduce cholesterol in the body. They contain, quercetin, biotin, chromium, folic acid, vitamin C, B1, B6 and K, sulphur magnesium phosphorus selenium potassium and bioflavonoids. They also help to remove heavy metal toxicity in the body. And for diabetics, it’s the chromium in onions that […]
07 Feb 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
2013 was named the “Year of Quinoa” by United Nations General Assembly, so let’s find out why it is so special. Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah) is a tiny, bead shaped grain with a bitter flavour. It is gluten free so is suitable for anyone with a gluten intolerance or conditions such as crohn’s or colitis. And […]
07 Feb 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
Many of you will know that you get protein from vegetables! It is an essential part of a healthy diet. It forms the building blocks for your muscles, blood, immune system and more. And if you aren’t getting enough fuel in the form of carbohydrates and fats to run your body properly, it will take energy from […]
07 Feb 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
An orange comes from the citrus family along with lemons, limes and a host of others and is usually (strangely enough) orange. They are available all year round from various warm countries around the globe and are packed full of nutrition. A single orange contains almost 100% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C, […]
07 Feb 2016 | Blog, Nutrition
Whether you start your day with an invigorating cup of tea, or wind down with a soothing cup at bedtime, herbal teas are an easy and delicious way to add beneficial herbs to your diet. Many are naturally caffeine free, providing a healthy alternative to traditional black tea and coffee for those looking to limit […]