Heart disease is lower in some Mediterranean countries than here in the UK. The word on the grapevine is that their traditional diet – mainly Spain, Italy, France & Greece leads to longer and healthier life. With FATs holding the key. When in Rome: In continental cuisine, their fats come from olive oil and omega […]
As far as your cholesterol is concerned, its not how much you eat thats the problem, its all the other types of fat that can have the biggest impact. Here is a list of the good fats you should eat more of and the bad fats you should stay away from. The Goodies: Omega 3 […]
A food allergy is the bodys response to a food it mistakenly believes is harmful. Thankfully they’re not as common as you might think. People often confuse them with food intollerances. Although we could have a reaction to just about anything, like wasps or rubber flip flops, only a small number of foods are to […]
The supermarket shelves are full of processed food, healthy ranges and organic foods are more costly, more and more people are now becoming more aware of what they eat and what is or could be hidden inside the food they eat. So imagine you are in a rush at lunch to get back to the […]
Does anyone remember good old Bananaman the cartoon? Ever since Eric turned into Bananaman after eating a banana our appitite for miraculous foods has been insatuable, fitness magazines are full of articles about certain foods being known as SUPERFOODS, but is it true or just another con??? Every week we see another story in the […]
Every time you go food shopping you’re faced with shelves and chillers of choice. Organic food is just one of them. With the UKs Organic market the 3rd largest in Europe (after Germany & Italy). But exactly what is organic food and is it really better for us? What is Organic Food? Organic food is […]
You’ve read about it in the press, heard about it in the media about how much sodium is in salt and how harmful it can be for usif eaten in excess, but how do you know if you are consuming too much? Heres how you can find out… The following chart shows a number of […]
Eating too much salt is bad for your health! We know this, we see the adverts but do you know why? Salt can raise your blood pressure and having high blood pressure tripples your chances of heart disease and stroke. Adults should eat no more than 6g of salt per day. Children should eat even […]
As science advances at a fast rate in nutrition appear in medical journals etc, nutritionist and Joe Public get a better picture on how to keep the body in tip top condition. For years we have been told that vitamin suppliments were a good thing… But now its not that black ant white. The word […]
Sardines on Toast: for a super quick lunch, serve tinned sardines on wholemeal toast. use a low fat spread. With Tuna prices getting very high in the super market now, this is another great option to get in your Omega 3 fatty acids.
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