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Health Benefits of Turmeric
Explore the health benefits of turmeric. Turmeric is a plant grown in Asia and the root is traditionally used in Indian cooking and Ayurvedic medicine. It is deep golden yellow/orange in colour. If you have…
The Best Oils For Cooking
What are the best oils for cooking? There are several things to consider when choosing the best oils for cooking but firstly it is important to understand what fat is and the difference between saturated…
How to build a strong immune system
How to build a strong immune system How to build a strong immune system by focussing on what NOT to eat. You want to ensure your immune system is ready to defend and protect you…
Supplements: Do you need them?
Supplements, are they needed? And if they are, when and how do you choose them? Supplements are a massive market. They are now stocked in supermarkets as well as pharmacies, health shops, personal care salons…
Why do we need to Train Medics in Nutrition?
Why do we need to train medics in nutrition? After all, we have Nutritional Therapists and Dieticians to advise on nutrition and healthy eating. So why bother training our medics? They are already overworked. We…
Nutrition Coach vs Health Coach
What do a Nutrition Coach and a Health Coach do? A Nutrition Coach and Health Coach both support, guide and motivate clients to make lifestyle changes helping them achieve their health goals. They work alongside…
Protect your skin from the inside out
Protect your skin from the inside out. Safe sun exposure is important but have you thought about also protecting your skin from the inside? Sun damage, known as photodamage, creates free radicals that cause cell…
Healthy barbecues – 6 great tips
Healthy barbecues – 6 great tips The sun is shining and it’s time to relax and enjoy delicious food with friends and family. Barbecues can be unhealthy but they don’t have to be. We’re going…
Is coffee good or bad for you?
Is coffee good or bad for you? Is it healthy or not? The answer to that question is, it depends on several things! It depends on the individual’s health status and genetics, the quantity of…
How what you eat impacts your sleep
How what you eat impacts your sleep. You’ve probably heard of melatonin, often referred to as the sleep hormone. Melatonin is produced in a part of the brain called the pineal gland from another hormone…
Go beyond ‘5 a day’ with a colourful diet
Go beyond ‘5 a day’ with a colourful diet! We frequently hear the phrase ‘Eat the Rainbow’ but what does that actually mean and why is it important? Plants contain phytochemicals. ‘Phyto’ means relating to…
Calories on menus could seriously harm your health!
Calories on menus could seriously harm your health! The Government’s latest requirement for businesses in England with over 250 employees is to provide calorie information on non packaged food and soft drinks at the point…