Welcome to our March edition of Nutrition News. Its that time of the year when we look forward to the year ahead and ponder what changes we want to make to improve our lives. Our 10 Week Anti-Diet Wellness program has now been running for 4 years and is run either via weekly phone sessions or face […]
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 […]
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, […]
As soon as the first cool breeze passes for the year, the first few signs that winter is soon about, we all try to hibernate. Waking up later, driving or using taxis instead of walking to our destination to avoid the cold air and at times the rain. To top it all off, day light […]