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Eating a healthy diet is not only good for your physical health – but what you eat can have a significant impact on your mental wellbeing. Increasing evidence is coming to light which shows that what you eat affects how you feel. Your diet can…
Artificial trans fats can be formed when oil goes through a process called hydrogenation, which makes the oil more solid (known as hardening). This type of fat, known as hydrogenated fat, can be used for frying or as an ingredient in processed foods to improve…
Social pressure and maintenance can be stressful at times, particularly if you feel that you maybe slipping back into old bad habits. However, it can be easy managed, you just need to be in control. If you feel you are slipping, acknowledge it and take…
Starchy carbohydrate foods mainly consist of bread, pasta, rice and cereals which in most cases are our primary source of fuel, especially for the brain as they eventually get broken down into sugar. Sugary foods such as chocolate, cakes, sweets biscuits, sugar coated cereal bars…
It is a basic human function, yet many of us struggle with it. What follows are some tips on how to improve your sleep quality. Most of us need around eight hours of good-quality sleep a night to function properly – but some of us…
Even if you choose healthy options, eating too much will increase your weight unless you are exercising enough to use food as energy. Think about the amount of energy (calories) you eat versus the amount you use as fuel (calories) for physical activity. It is…
How much fat do we need? A small amount of fat is an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet. Fat is a source of essential fatty acids, which the body cannot make itself. Fat also helps to absorb some vitamins for the body. However, any fat…
The Eatwell Guide recommends that we should drink six to eight glasses of fluid a day. Water, lower fat milk and sugar-free drinks including tea and coffee all count. With this in mind, below is a list of fluids; try to have these as first choice:…
Eating regular meals and the right amount can help in keeping your energy levels going throughout the day and can assist you with weight management. However, as we are all too aware, food often comes second and is made to fit around our busy lifestyles….
Given the circumstances that we are now living in, stress is rife among many of it. April is Stress Awareness Month, and we wanted to bring it back to basics. What can stress do to your mental and physical wellbeing? How do we look after…