Category: Diet & mood
Bloating is a common complaint and one the causes frequent discomfort for many. There are a number of theories and myths that float around, causing many of us to avoid a late meal or starchy carbohydrates. There are many reasons for bloating, including poor digestion,…
Sugar is everywhere – cheap, accessible and addictive. So it is little wonder that so many of us are searching for our next sugar hit. It is well known how damaging sugar is to your health, raising your risk of obesity and chronic disease, but…
Going meat-free occasionally if perhaps even frequently has become ever more common, health benefits and low costs have proven persuading factors. Meat is tough to beat when it comes to protein content, with next in line usually being eggs and dairy products. But have you…
We need a vast and varied amount of vitamins each day in order to feel and function at our best. Below we have a full range of daily vitamins we need to consume, the foods in which we can get them from and the benefits…
Energy levels will fluctuate throughout the day, however, these fluctuations can be severe and leave you feeling grumpy, lethargic and in need of an instant energy boost when the wrong foods are consumed. Some foods will help to replenish your energy levels giving you that…
Fish is well known to be a rich source of protein, vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, all of which are great health boosting properties. Whilst we know that fish is a good choice when it comes to meal times, we have an array…
May is Global Employee Health & Fitness Month – the perfect opportunity to promote health and wellness for employees across all working sectors. The majority of the population is overweight or obese, promoting ill health and reduced productivity. Each employee has an average 7.6 days…
The weather is beginning to warm up, so naturally thoughts turn to digging out the summer wardrobe. This can fill many with dread, another summer, another year of not being comfortable with your body and health. We will be bombarded with detox diets and faddy…
There is no definitive plan to follow when it comes to a Mediterranean diet due it being consumed by many countries and lifestyles. But there is a lot of research out there to confirm the health benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet, which include: Weight…
Learning At Work Week is a great opportunity to bring businesses together, instigate fresh learning through valuable resources and arrange incentive for those looking to make positive changes. The Healthy Employee has a number of services designed to generate knowledge, engagement and awareness for all…
National Vegetarian Week runs from 14th – 20th May, so we are encouraging you to go veggie for this week if you usually eat meat. There are a couple of cons when it comes to going vegetarian such as a lack of nutrients including Omega…
Fruits and vegetables are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre and therefore with such a variety, an excellent source of nutrients for good health. In the UK, a recent government survey showed that only 30% of adults (aged 19 to 64 years)…