Category: Diet & mood
It is not known what causes Irritable Bowel syndrome (IBS) however it is suspected that the gut becomes sensitised over time to certain foods, additives, colourants and e-numbers. Symptoms can be quite variable and include abdominal pain, bloating, and sometimes bouts of diarrhoea and/or constipation….
The New Year brings about renewed healthy intentions, but you may wonder how to have a healthy 2020. Whatever your specific goal, following these 5 tips will help to keep you healthy, accountable and in control. 1. New Year Resolutions Make only one resolution…
Being armed with techniques to beat the January blues will help to get you through this time of the year unscathed. January seems to do a good job of dampening the best of healthy intentions, with miserable weather, limited daylight and no festivities to warm…
These vital time saving recipes are an essential aspect of the festive season running smoothly. You have enough things to juggle than to be worrying about spending excessive amounts of time in the kitchen. Keep these delicious recipes to hand when you know time won’t…
Sign up to Veg Pledge for Cancer Research this November. Cancer Research are challenging you to go veggie or vegan for the whole of November to raise money towards cancer research. You can find loads of tips, tricks and inspiration on fundraising ideas and how…
Are you ready to embark on a healthier lifestyle? Below are steps for how you can get there! The British Nutrition Foundation have put together a planner to help you on the way to a healthier lifestyle. Try something new, swap old habits for healthier ones…
What is the Quality Calorie (QC) concept? The British Nutrition Foundation Quality Calorie (QC) concept encourages us to not just look at the number of calories we consume, but also the quality of our diet. This is with the aim to help us on the path to…
Vegetables are a great way to aid weight maintenance or weight loss, as well as providing your body with many essential phytonutrients, vitamins and fibre. However, many of us struggle to get our recommended amount. This can be down to a disliking for many veggies,…
The sabotage effect: When wanting to lose weight, many embark on a diet that means they can’t have any of their favourite foods. Banning favourite foods is too restrictive, it’s human nature to want the things you can’t have. Cutting out the chocolate or bread…
Bloating is caused when your body is unable to digest particular nutrients and gas is built up in the lower intestine. A diet rich in fruit, vegetables and healthy bacteria can help seal the gut lining and prevent bad bacteria, which is what causes bloating….
Approximately 1 in 4 of us will experience poor mental health in our lifetime, with depression, anxiety disorders and phobias being the most common challenges. Good mental health and wellbeing is recognised as being fundamental to physical health, relationships, education and training, work, and reaching…
Intuitive eating is a dietary concept that has become increasingly more common throughout the media. It encourages you to listen to your instincts and eat, what you want, when you want, whilst promoting variety and moderation. This way of eating is designed to focus on…