Category: Weight loss & maintenance
There is no doubt that the nutritional composition of fruit and vegetables are altered when they are cooked. However, it isn’t always for the worse. Whilst some vitamins and minerals can be decreased throughout the cooking process, it has been shown that others can increase….
Throughout 2016/17, there were 617,000 hospital admissions where obesity was listed as a primary or secondary diagnosis. These admissions have increased by 18% from the previous year with 524,725 admissions made throughout 2015/16. It comes as no surprise that these are the highest level of…
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…
Your metabolism is the sum of all the energy your body uses throughout the day, this includes basic bodily functions and exercise. Higher energy use can increase your metabolic rate. The higher your metabolic rate, the more fat you will burn, making weight loss and…
Losing or maintaining weight can be difficult when on holiday, with much of our plans often revolving around meal times. But this needn’t be the case, making a few simple switches will ensure you stay on track and arrive home feeling refreshed and rejuvenated rather…
Losing or maintaining weight can be difficult when on holiday, with much of our plans often revolving around meal times. But this needn’t be the case, making a few simple switches will ensure you stay on track and arrive home feeling refreshed and rejuvenated rather…
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…
What is satiety? Satiety is the feeling of fullness and the suppression of hunger once you have finished a meal. In today’s society, there are temptations everywhere and it is incredibly easy to make an unhealthy food choice or overeat, leading to weight gain. At…
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…