Category: Family health
Each year Know Your Numbers Week revolved around a different number related to your health and wellbeing. This year blood pressure numbers are brought to the forefront. Keeping fit and healthy to ensure you can perform to the best of your ability in the workplace…
Banana and hazelnut smoothie is delicious for either breakfast or a quick and easy snack. Serves 2 Ingredients 1 peeled, sliced banana 250ml soya milk or almond milk 1 tsp honey little grated nutmeg 2 tsp chopped hazelnuts, to serve Steps Step 1 Blend the…
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…
There is nothing better than having a go-to recipe to hand whenever you are running short on time. This covers all of your bases! Ingredients 2 whole wheat pitta bread 2 tsp tomato puree ¼ tsp oregano pinch of chilli flakes ½ can tuna 1…
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….
Muscle mass and strength loss throughout the aging process is called Sarcopenia. Although this is a natural part of aging, it can be detrimental to health and wellbeing. However, with many of us working for longer it is even more important that we maintain muscle mass…
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 tbsp chickpea (gram) flour 4-5 tbsp water (try sparkling water, it makes a fluffier pancake) Salt and pepper to taste 1 egg 100g fresh spinach, rinsed and shaken to remove most of water Oil (just enough to coat a non-stick fry…
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…
Good food doesn’t get much easier or more delicious than this. Simply chuck everything into the pot and let it cook. Everyone will love this truly family friendly dish. It’s ideal for weight loss and weight maintenance too. Serves 4 Ingredients 250g celery 5 rashers…
We wanted to take this opportunityto highlight that you should grow your own fruit and veg where possible. Even if the only spare space you have is a windowsill, you can still grow some herbs and place a pot of tomatoes in some sunlight. Growing…
By combining 1 whole egg, and 2 further egg whites, you are reducing the fat content within your meal, making it perfect for weight loss. This recipe makes a fantastically quick lunch or a light dinner after a long day. Ingredients ½ onion, chopped…
Food shopping is a time consuming task, and not knowing what to buy when you get there can be overwhelming and ultimately expensive. However, purchasing seasonal foods is a healthy and cost effective way to approach food shopping. Grocery stores tend to stock up on…