Meal shakes and protein powders
Friday 13th November 2020
Shakes – can they help with weight loss? Tricky meal planning Meal planning, as part of a slimming or ongoing weight management programme, which ensures that you are…
Vegetarian
Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Being a vegetarian Vegetarianism is quite widespread today and is growing in popularity all the time, for a wide range of reasons – ethical, environmental and nutritional, to name just a few. As a result, chances are that (if you are not…
What are probiotics
Friday 23rd October 2020
What are probiotics? Probiotics are live micro-organisms (often bacteria) that are thought to have a positive effect on the health of the host organism (i.e. our bodies) and, in particular, digestive tract health. They are more…
Brain food
Tuesday 22nd September 2020
Listen to the hype about certain “superfoods” and you’ll hear claims that they can support everything from cognitive function and psychological function, to enhanced memory and focus. But what are these foods and do they really do what is promised? There’s no…
Exercise
Wednesday 29th July 2020
Exercise
Why is exercise important? Regular exercise is important for everybody, not just those who are looking to lose weight. Our bodies operate best when they are engaged in regular activity. Conversely, health issues tend to crop up with your…
Clean eating
Wednesday 1st July 2020
In this modern age of processed foods, farming on a massive scale and the widespread use of artificial chemicals to enhance everything from taste and appearance…
Fibre
Friday 19th June 2020
What is dietary fibre? Dietary fibre, “bulk” or “roughage” (a complex carbohydrate) is the part of plant-derived foods that can’t be completely broken down by digestive enzymes in the human…
Healthy blood sugar
Tuesday 9th June 2020
What is your blood sugar level? A person’s blood sugar level (also known as serum glucose level or plasma glucose level) is the amount of glucose (sugar) present in their blood at any given time. Why is glucose important? Glucose (also…
Benefit of organic food
Monday 18th May 2020
Discover the benefits of organic foods When it comes to shaping your daily diet, organic foods have a great deal to…
Plant based protein
Thursday 7th May 2020
Who would opt for plant-based protein? The most obvious groups who might opt for plant, as opposed to animal, protein sources are vegetarians, vegans, raw foodists and those following the Living Foods Programme. However, you might be surprised to hear that, more…