Why ditching the carbs may not be a great idea
Cutting out the carbs – We need carbs for many important roles in the body therefore drastically cutting out carbs, particularly for long...
Keto diet mistakes
I often hear people say that they are doing 'keto' to lose weight and whilst dramatically cutting carbs and calories can be a quick way...
Foods to help collagen production
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and whilst we may instantly think of skin when we think of collagen, it is also an...
The surprising health benefits of nuts
Activating or soaking nuts deemed popular by the paleo and wellness blogger community may leach important nutrients from nuts and cause...
5 foods that you shouldn’t be storing in your fridge
How we store our food can make a big difference to its taste and freshness. Whilst some foods need to be refrigerated to protect our...
Top tips to prevent waste and save money this festive season
A sustainable waste free Christmas: Choose ugly. Waste not want not. A great way to save on the grocery shopping bill and help prevent...
Longevity Foods - The Health Benefits of broccoli sprouts and sulforophane
Whilst eating a broad variety of different coloured fruits and vegetables is important for our health and well being, it would appear the...
Food additives that may be detrimental to your gut and your skin
Processed foods have become a convenient solution to a busy modern lifestyle. Whilst we often think of processed foods as junk food,...
Why we need to eat more whole grains
With the recent popularity of trendy diets such as paleo and keto, the health benefits and importance of including whole grains in the...
Is going vegan harmful to your health?
We know that eating a plant based diet is one of the best things we can do for our health however is it dangerous to totally cut out all...
The benefits of a plant based diet
Including more plants in your diet is key to improving overall health and wellbeing. Plants are rich in important fibre,vitamins and...
Amino Acids
Non-essential Non-essential amino acids are those that the body can synthesise on its own without having to get them from dietary...
Iodine - Are you getting enough?
Iodine is an often forgotten but very important mineral. Recent research suggests that mild iodine deficiency may be a widespread problem...
Healthy School lunch boxes
For many parents, packing a healthy school lunch can be daunting. We want the lunch box to be nutritious and delicious yet there can be a...
Protein powders – do we need them and why are there so many different types?
Protein, protein, protein,we are being bombarded with protein! The health and fitness industry is pushing a plethora of different types,...