Healthy snacks on the go
A few years back you would struggle to find a healthy option when you needed to nip in for a quick snack to keep you going until the next meeting…
Do anti-inflammatory foods exist and can they reduce ongoing inflammation in the body?
This has become a hot topic in recent years, and a whole host of books about the anti-inflammatory diet are available today. I’m getting more and more questions on the…
Mindful Eating – the method that teaches you to eat your food without distraction!
That we should sit down at the dining table and eat our food slowly, being fully attentive to it, may sound obvious, but many of us do the exact opposite.…
How to sneak more vegetables into your food
I often go on about the fact that we ought to eat AT LEAST 500 g vegetables a day (fruit is a bonus). Most of these 500 g should be…
Simple ways to make healthy food child friendly
Mealtimes with the family needn’t be stressful and healthy meals to suit everyone can easily be adjusted with small measures. Such as choosing different carbohydrates then the children as they…
What you need to know about bread
Bread; it’s a love, hate relationship, right? It’s so tasty, but it’s not often we eat it without feeling a little guilt. The misconception is that bread is all bad,…
Is your fibre intake under control?
You might already have your intake of carbohydrates, protein and fat under control, but are you aware of fibre and how much you eat of it? Even if fibre does…
Waist Measurement – An important indicator of health
Why is it good to be aware of the size of your waist? It is simply one of the best indicators to determine your health and whether you are overweight.…