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Legumes – packed full of goodness

Posted by Alexander on August 15th, 2017 (Diet, Good Foods, Health)

Legumes are Nutritious, low in fat and health promoting Population studies have found eating legume is associated with a significantly reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD)3,4. One study found including legumes in the diet four times a week reduced CHD risk by over 20% and CVD risk by over 10%4. […]

Do French children eat everything?

Posted by Alexander on May 30th, 2017 (Good Foods, Health)

We have much to learn from the French when it comes to educating our children about healthy eating and good food, as Karen Le Billon discovered. This week I learned of a fellow foodie who shares the same ethos of healthy eating as I do, particularly when it comes to teaching children about healthy eating […]

How Diet Can Have A positive Impact On Fertility

Posted by Alexander on March 8th, 2016 (Diet, Good Foods, Health, Nutrition)

Diet alone is not clinically proven to lead to improved fertility, yet researchers have found promising evidence that nutrition can have a positive impact on fertility. Avoid trans fats Trans fats are linked to many health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. It also appears that a correlation exists between these dangerous fats and ovulation […]

Healthy After-School Snacks

Posted by Alexander on October 19th, 2015 (Diet, Good Foods, Health, Nutrition)

Written By Lucy Sharpe. After-school snacks don’t have to be boring!  They are an important way to refuel hungry children after a busy day at school and an easy way to pack some extra vitamins and minerals into their diets.  The small, nutritious snacks listed below are quick for busy parents to put together, contain […]

Are Berries Really That Beneficial ?

Posted by Alexander on August 11th, 2015 (Good Foods, Uncategorized)

Written By Lucy Sharp.  Since the recent hepatitis-A berry scare, there has been a lot of hype and discussion in the media about their use and place in our diets. So are berries really that beneficial for us? Put simply, yes. Berries contain very high levels of antioxidants, which are compounds that help fight disease […]

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Posted by Alexander on March 14th, 2015 (Diet, Good Foods, Healthy Recipes, Nutrition)

Start your morning off with these healthy breakfast ideas Muesli Breakfast Tips: Homemade healthy muesli: mix all or a combination of the following in a large plastic container to make a nutritious, low-sugar muesli Buckwheat flakes / millet flakes / quinoa flakes / whole oats ages.For a gluten-free version do not add oats. Nuts & […]

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