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Do you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

Posted by Alexander on March 6th, 2014 (Health)

Hydrogen/methane breath testing for Fructose, Lactose and Sorbitol malabsorption (key triggers for IBS type symptoms) is now available at our clinics. A Hydrogen / Methane Breath Test is a painless and non-invasive test that helps to diagnose gastrointestinal disorders and food intolerances – in particular, sugar malabsorption, such as lactose intolerance and fructose malabsorption, which […]

We all know we shouldn’t eat too much sugar but do we really need to give it up completely?

Posted by Alexander on February 20th, 2014 (Diet, Good Foods, Health, Nutrition, Uncategorized)

Sugar has been blamed for a worldwide obesity epidemic. Weight gain is caused by eating more energy (or kilojoules) than is used up in physical activity. So to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, the focus needs to be on eating fewer kilojoules (including watching portion sizes) and moving more. Studies have shown that a […]

Apps to help you achieve your health, fitness and diet goals in 2014

Posted by Lynda on December 29th, 2013 (Diet, Health, Nutrition)

Four useful apps to help you achieve your health, fitness and diet goals in 2014. Foodswitch – free This is a nifty free little app brought to you by BUPA.  Packaged foods can be surprisingly high in salt, fat and sugar.  This app allows you to scan the barcodes of packaged foods with your smartphone […]

Fun family activities for the summer holidays

Posted by Lynda on December 23rd, 2013 (Health)

Get active together as a family, and burn off a few extra calories too with a few of these fun, family activity ideas for the summer holidays. 1. Make bike rides an adventure Family bike rides are a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon.  Pack a healthy picnic and make it an adventure, with […]

Christmas tips for diabetics

Posted by Lynda on December 19th, 2013 (Diet, Health)

You don’t have to feel like you are missing out if you have diabetes. Healthy eating for people with diabetes is the same as for everyone else at Christmas.  Treats can still be enjoyed, but remember that traditional Christmas foods do tend to be higher in fat and calories than everyday foods, so moderation is […]

Forget those New Year’s resolutions and make a start today

Posted by Lynda on December 18th, 2013 (Health)

Ditch those new year’s resolutions and make a start today.  You will gain less weight over Christmas and be mentally and physically ahead of yourself by January 1st. Every year, thousands of people all over the world make the usual New Year’s resolution to get fit, and every year, the majority of those fail. This […]

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