IT'S ABOUT NUTRITION

When you eat could be as crucial as what you eat

The old adage, “Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper” has been around for years and is widely attributed to American nutritionist Adelle Davis, who wrote a number of nutrition books in the 1940s and 50s and became one of the most influential figures in diet and nutrition in the US – she pretty much was the godmother of nutrition in many ways. But this isn’t about…

A diet high in salt has long been associated with raised blood pressure, a primary cause of heart attacks and strokes. However, new science suggests that heavy salt could also adversely impact the immune system too.

British guidelines suggest that we should not consume more than 6g of salt per day in total, that’s just over a teaspoon. However, many of us exceed this by an average of 2g; resea…

How Healthy are Nuts?

One of the principle foods we’re told to include in our diet is nuts. Nuts are  a very popular bar snack, particularly coated in salt or seasonings. Many avoid them due to their very high calorie content – so how healthy are nuts, and are they as fattening as we think?

Nuts are one of the most popular snack items in the modern world, with global production increasing year on year since 2007 –…

2019 Top 5 Health Tips

As December draws to a close, we kiss goodbye to yet another year! Traditionally, many of us make a new year resolution – whether we keep it or not is another thing! But there are some simple health tips that can really kick off your health promise!

I know that we’re increasingly becoming cynical about making new year’s resolutions, largely because we know that we generally fail them by week two!

Kefir - the latest health product adorning our supermarket shelves. But does it have healthy properties? 

Supplements – Are they Harmful?

The news headlines recently covered the issue of supplements after an American man needed a liver transplant following the consumption of green tea extract capsules. Dietary supplements is a massive industry, raking in billions every year. But are they worth it?

The Headlines

Jim McCants, an American who decided to take green tea extract capsules for heart health benefits and weight loss, had…

Your Guide to Omega-3

Omega-3 fats have hit the headlines a lot recently,  but do you know what they are, why you need them, how you get them and what they do anyway? There are so many nutritional terms used in the media, yet many are left unexplained. Let’s look at everything you need to know about this important nutrient.

Nutrition is one of the most frequently discussed topics in the media – and so many nutritional…

Focussing in on Raw

In recent years, we’ve seen a rocketing interest in vegan diets. The term plant-based is now used more than ever. We’re even bouncing on this whole, undefined concept of clean-eating. And now Raw is here loud and proud – animals eat their food raw, so are we missing a trick with a raw food diet?

You thought you’d seen it all when your work colleague announces he or she is now vegan. Maybe you…

Top 6 Links to Food, Mood and Wellbeing

Good nutrition keeps our bodies fit, healthy and functioning smoothly, but did you know that what we eat is also strongly associated with our mood, mental health and wellbeing? Anxiety and depression can dictate what we eat, and what we eat can dictate how often we feel depressed and lacking in energy.

Depression,  anxiety and diet is a vicious cycle. Our mood can make us seek foods of low…

Bloating? Gas? It Could be your Diet

Everyone of us will suffer excess gas, bloating or noisy stomach at some point in our lives. But for some, this is a constant problem that can cause embarrassment or discomfort. Typically, the diet is the primary cause – but there are signs and symptoms to be mindful of.

If you suffer from a condition called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or simply have gut symptoms that bother you from time to…

Probiotics – Worth the Money?

Probiotics is one of the fastest growing industries, with millions of new sales of both probiotic supplements and probiotic food products sold every year. But are they just a waste of your hard-earned cash or are they worth every cent you spend? New research may hold the answer!

What are probiotics?

You would not be alone if you got confused between probiotics and prebiotics. These technical…

Is Cheese Dangerous to Health?

Cheese is very high in fat, and considered by many of us to be a food item that’s best enjoyed a little now and then. But does eating cheese actually have any negative health effects at all? Some interesting studies suggest that it might not.

Setting the Scene

Late last year, I reported on some studies that suggested eating cheese was protective against heart disease , purely because it was…

Can being a fast eater affect weight?

Are you a fast eater? Always the first one to finish your meal, or the last? Does how quickly we eat have any influence upon how much we weigh? Hypothetically, yes. And some studies may also back this up too.

The theory

When we eat food, there are a number of factors that tell our brains that we’re full and we should put down our fork. They are:

Striationsin the stomach. As we eat, our stomachs…