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Eating well doesn’t just boost your strength – the nutrients in food are also excellent fuel for the brain. A newly published study showed eating fruit and vegetables improved mental well-being. Subjects tended to feel happier, less worried, and reported higher levels of overall life…
Hypertension (high blood pressure) affects about one in four people and the only way of knowing one has hypertension is to have your blood pressure checked. Hypertension is considered when a blood pressure reading is over 140/90mmHg, but should be confirmed by a healthcare professional…
It is often perceived that you cannot have both a healthy diet and healthy bank account; but eating a balanced and nutritious diet needn’t cost a fortune. Here, we focus on how you can eat well whilst saving money by making small and simple changes….
Research has shown that changing from the Western Diet to a Mediterranean Diet (MD) can help to reduce the risk of developing heart disease, cancer and other diseases. What does a MD consist of? Rich in fruit, vegetables, legumes and cereals (especially wholegrains) Sustainably…
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 vary among individuals and can come and go depending on the cause. Symptoms include: Abdominal…
Why choose gluten free? For people with coeliac disease and/or dermatitis herpetiformis, a gluten free diet is essential; coeliac disease affects approximately 1 in every 100 people in the UK. However, there are digestive conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and gluten sensitivity in which…
Yo-yo dieting has become the norm among many of us; shedding excess weight to feel confident on your beach holiday, to pile it all back on again over Christmas/stressful job/too little time/lack of exercise/difficult schedule etc etc etc. Going on another strict calorie controlled diet…
With social distancing now being the norm, arranging a bbq in order to get together with our nearest and dearest will be commonplace in gardens up and down the country. Here we have some delicious bbq recipe and meal ideas to have on your menu…
The purpose of water: Carries nutrients around the body Removes waste Controls body temperature by regulating the amount of fluid we lose through breathing and sweating How much fluid do we need? Water makes up for about two-thirds of a healthy body in an…
As part of a healthy, balanced diet, sugary foods and drinks should be kept to a minimum. Many highly processed foods that contain a lot of added sugar often contain a lot of calories and salt. Do you know how much sugar is in the…
To improve your heart health and help reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD), there are plenty of lifestyle changes you can make, such as the following: Stop smoking, if you smoke Maintaining a healthy weight Eat a healthy, balanced diet Keeping active…
A fad diet is typically one that promises a ‘quick fix’, usually to achieve weight loss by restricting or avoiding certain foods and/or food groups. However, some of these diets can compromise your health and achieve little or nothing in the long term. This fact…