Category: Family health
Transitioning to a healthier diet can often seem overwhelming. However, starting out small will see you make great leaps in improvements to your health one step at a time. Eating a healthy diet will: Improve overall health and wellness Reduce risk of chronic disease such…
On the 14th November each year, we are reminded of the health and financial costs we pay towards diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high, due to a lack of insulin resistance. When blood sugar becomes too…
Movember was established in 2003 with the aim to focus on the awareness and fundraising for 3 key areas of men’s health – prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health and suicide prevention. The charity is committed to men living happier, healthier and longer lives….
We have been advised that our sugar consumption should account for no more than 5% of our daily calories which amounts to no more than 7 teaspoons of added sugar per day. On average we are consuming more than double that at 12.3%. Sugar is…
We have all done it many times – your body begins to register the fact that you are comfortably full, you eat past this point and are now uncomfortably full. You continue to eat, and are now so full that it is all you can…
The more you look, the more you realise that sugar seems to be in absolutely everything. This modern age addiction has captured the taste buds of the majority of the population. Eating excessive amounts of sugar can result in tooth decay, type 2 diabetes and…
Making a great salad is about incorporating all nutritional aspects, and making a delicious salad is about ensuring you include your favourite ingredients! Salads are often at the bottom of the list when it comes to favourite meals, but with plenty of food flexibility, there…
9th– 15th October is National Curry Week! Not only is this national favourite delicious and versatile, it also offers a whole host of health benefits. Of course we are not referring to the fried rice and oily naan bread, but the spices used in many popular…
Work-Life Balance is something we all struggle with at times! Making a conscious effort to improve your work-life balance will see a considerable improvement in all areas of your life. We can often feel bogged down with responsibilities both in and out of the workplace,…
Over half of all adults in England have raised cholesterol (>5mmol/L). Healthy adults should aim for total cholesterol of 5mmol/L or less and LDL cholesterol of 3mmol/L or less – this will be slightly different to those at an increased risk of heart attack. There…
Maintaining heart health should be a priority for everyone. A healthy diet is vital to enable this, including complex carbohydrates, lean protein and healthy fat. Making a few simple changes to your usual diet, without compromising your enjoyment of your favourite foods will help to…
Why prepare meals ahead of time? Save time Save money Ensure healthy meals instead of skipped or unhealthy meal choices Ease stress and pressure Tips for preparing food with minimal time and effort: Choose recipes with few ingredients. This could mean preparing a meal…