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Amino acids explained
- Nuts and Seeds
- Pulses
Protein plays an important role in the body, forming the basis of muscles, hair, nails and collagen – the connective tissue that holds the body together. It also plays a…
Eat green – why vegan is the greenest diet
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Nuts and Seeds
- Pulses
- The Environment
- Wholegrains
Thanks to Swedish schoolgirl Greta Thunberg and protest group Extinction Rebellion, it feels like we are finally waking up to the imminent threat posed by climate change. Sadly, the importance…
Dialling Down the Grim Reaper Gene
- Age Related Health Problems
- Dairy
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Meat
In 1993, a major breakthrough in longevity research was published about a single genetic mutation that doubled the lifespan of a tiny roundworm. Instead of all worms being dead by 30 days,…
Folate – Not Just for Pregnancy
- Antioxidants
- Fibre
- Fruits and Vegetables
Why do we need it? Folate is vital for normal cell division and the nervous system and functions with vitamin B12 in the formation of healthy red bloods cells. It also…
Fat lies and bad science
- Fats
- Obesity and Overweight
Saturated fat is the unhealthy type of fat we don’t need – it raises cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease. It’s found in meat pies, sausages, fatty cuts…
Fuelling vegan athletes
- Antioxidants
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Nuts and Seeds
- Pulses
- Tea and Coffee
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Wholegrains
How active you are largely determines how much energy you need to feed your body but that’s not where it ends. Younger people tend to have faster metabolism; more muscular…
Dairy’s White Lies
- Acne
- Allergies
- Cancer
- Crohn’s disease
- Dairy
- Diabetes
- Diets
- Eczema
- Heart Disease & Stroke
- Osteoporosis
Why is dairy such a disaster for health and why aren’t we talking about it? Most people in the world – over 70 per cent – don’t drink milk as…
The B vitamins
- Diets
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin B helps with energy, immunity, brain function, and red blood cell production and deficiencies can cause various health issues.
Sleep Easy
- Age Related Health Problems
- Antioxidants
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Fish
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Menopause
- Mental Health & Cognitive Function
- Nuts and Seeds
- Seafood
- Vitamins and Minerals
On average, adults need seven to nine hours sleep a night, but many struggle to get anything like that. It’s estimated that around a third of the general population and…
Cold and flu: What to eat and drink for a speedy recovery
- Antioxidants
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Immunity
- Pulses
- Respiratory Problems
- Tea and Coffee
Fruit and veg smoothies You need to drink to stay hydrated and if you’re not hungry, the best way to get some healthy vitamins, energy-giving carbohydrates, disease-busting antioxidants and water…