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Amino acids explained

24/07/2019  |   Tags: 
  • 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

24/07/2019  |   Tags: 
  • 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

15/07/2019  |   Tags: 
  • 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

02/07/2019  |   Tags: 
  • 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

23/04/2019  |   Tags: 
  • 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

08/04/2019  |   Tags: 
  • 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

26/03/2019  |   Tags: 
  • 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

20/03/2019  |   Tags: 
  • 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

05/03/2019  |   Tags: 
  • 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

05/03/2019  |   Tags: 
  • 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…

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