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 […]
Written by Lucy Sharp Tired of being told you have to cut out certain foods or food groups in order to be healthy, or lose weight, or have more energy? Tired of jumping from one diet to another with little proof that you will achieve the results you want? Dietitian Zoe Nicholson has introduced the […]
Research has shown that the traditional Mediterranean-style diet reduces the risk of heart disease, overall mortality, cardiovascular mortality, cancer and cancer mortality, and the incidence of Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. A plant-based diet A Mediterranean-style diet describes a plant-based diet, with about 15% of calories from protein and approximately 30%–35% of calories from healthy […]
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 & […]
Nutritious, low in fat and health promoting Reduce cardiovascular disease risk Population studies have found eating legumes 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 […]
While people are trying to become more health conscious when eating out, many restaurant meals are higher in calories than home-cooked versions. These tips can help you make quick, healthy decisions when eating out, which will allow you to enjoy your food without excess calories Choosing the restaurant • Choose restaurants that offer healthy options, […]