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...
Do we really need to be boosting our immune system?
There is a lot of information on social media at the moment promoting ways to build immunity to protect you from Covid 19. Taking vitamin...
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...
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,...
Simple tips for healthy, glowing skin
Keep it simple. Over cleansing and exfoliating can disrupt the natural barrier function of the skin thereby increasing sensitivity,...
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...
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,...
Liver loving foods
At this time of year there is plenty of media attention on ‘detoxing’ and cleansing. Many of us believe special diets, slimming teas,...
How to avoid weight gain over Christmas
Staying on the health wagon over Christmas need not be daunting; it all comes down to choosing healthier options, enjoying a few treats...
How healthy is your yoghurt?
Regularly consuming yoghurt can be highly beneficial to our health by providing a rich source of nutrients such as calcium, B vitamins...