Category: Weight loss & maintenance
Fruits and vegetables are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre and therefore with such a variety, an excellent source of nutrients for good health. In the UK, a recent government survey showed that only 30% of adults (aged 19 to 64 years)…
A full range of vitamins are essential for health and wellbeing. This means that we should be eating a varied and well-rounded diet each day. Take a look at our final installment of health boosting vitamins and which foods you can find them in. …
A full range of vitamins are essential for health and wellbeing. This means that we should be eating a varied and well-rounded diet each day. Take a look at our third installment of health boosting vitamins and which foods you can find them in. Vitamin…
It is likely chocolate has been consumed on a daily basis over the Easter period. Indulging more than you usually would is harmless from time to time. However, once you are back to the daily commute or sitting at your desk facing daily deadlines, sugar…
April is Emotional Overeating Awareness Month – prompting many of us to empathise with this issue. Emotional eating doesn’t just refer to eating too much, but it also choosing to indulge in the wrong foods. To achieve and maintain your ideal weight and feel at…
We all have our favourite snacks that we know aren’t the greatest for our health. However, would you think differently about them if you knew the direct effect they had on your body? Crisps 1-5 seconds The salt dissolves onto your tongue, giving you an…
A recent study was conducted of type 2 diabetes patients whereby half took part in a 16-week healthy lifestyle course, and the remaining half did not. Those who completed the course were found to have healthier blood sugar levels, no need to increase their diabetic…
Nutrition and Hydration Week aims to highlight improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally and globally. Encouraging your workforce to get involved with this event will help to promote this healthy message, encouraging positive choices when it comes to your food and…
This recipe is a great change of pace for a different and exciting main meal. The salmon is quick, simple and easy to prepare, not to mention it’s delicious! Serves 4 Ingredients For the coleslaw: 200ml soy sauce 3 tbsp rice wine 3 garlic…
You may be avoiding the healthiest part of your food without realising it! Herb Stems The stalks of fresh herbs are generally more nutritious than the leaves, having been shown to boost endurance. Orange Pith Orange pith is saturated in antioxidants and anti-inflammatories – avoid…
Below you will see our extensive ‘eating out’ guide. This is simply a rough guide as to which meal choices are to be avoided, savoured, or indulged in. We have concentrated on starters, mains and side dishes. This is because if you are choosing to…
The 6 weeks of Lent is a great opportunity to really kick-start your good intentions and practice self-control. From 14th February – 29th March, people across the globe will be instigating healthy habits and forgoing their favourite luxuries. The time scale of 6 weeks is…