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CheckYourFood Battles: Carrot vs Chard
Who will win this battle?
Carrot vs ChardOne is a classic vegetable found in Sunday roasts and salads alike. The other is a leafy green that doesn’t get as much attention as Kale or Spinach. So, which is more nutritious? As always we’re comparing realistic portions sizes against the RDA* of an...
Low vitamin D COVID-19 risk found by University of Chicago Medicine
Can vitamin D deficiency increase the likelihood of becoming infected with the coronavirus?
Researchers at University of Chicago Medicine have found a link between vitamin D deficiency and he likelihood of becoming infected with the coronavirus in a retrospective study of patients tested for COVID-19. The research team looked at 489 UChicago Medicine patients whose...
As Seen On Channel 4’s ‘How To Lose Weight Well’
CheckYourFood featured on TV
That’s right, our very own nutrient expert and researcher, Matt Wright, was featured on Channel 4’s ‘How To Lose Weight Well’ On August 4th. Dr Xand van Tulleken talked to Matt about which foods contained the most nutrients, and why it’s important to get your RDAs (recommended...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the name given to a long term condition that causes uncomfortable bowel symptoms!
Do you suffer from cramps to bloating and diarrhoea that seem to come and go with no easy explanation as to where they come from or when they may return? If you’re an IBS sufferer you’ll be familiar with these symptoms and more. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the name...
Mums Story – Healthy Eating for Seniors
Have you got an elderly parent and are worried about their nutrition?
With more and more of us with elderly parents, we worry if they’re eating well and are terrified to get the sort of call we got on Christmas day 2017. “Come quick mum’s been rushed to hospital!” Here’s mums’ story:Not the present I wanted!On Christmas day 2017 I started to...
Vegan Foods to Eat to Support Your Immune System
Support your immune system to help it fight coronavirus
With coronavirus now a pandemic, it’s more important than ever to protect your immune system. We’ve been asked by our vegan friends to put this together for vegans to help them support their immune systems. Which nutrients are good for your immune system?These are the nutrients...
Why we need to eat well during a pandemic
Feeding your immune system
Perhaps the most powerful response we have to the Covid-19 pandemic is a very personal one, and that is ensuring our immune systems are on song and ready to kill off this prolific virus if we get it. Along with social distancing, hand washing and not touching your face, our...
The Top 10 Foods to Eat to Protect Your Immune System
Protect your immune system to fight coronavirus!
With the World Health Organisation (WHO) now declaring the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic, make sure you’re eating the best foods to protect your immune system, which needs to be strong to fight the virus. Which nutrients are good for your immune system?These are the nutrients...
Know what to eat to boost your immune system
Keep your immune system in tip top shape!With coronavirus on the rise across Europe, it’s essential to make sure your immune system is at it’s best. Now, the first reaction of most people is to reach for a bottle of multivitamins. In fact, over the past couple of week’s I’ve...
Retox -The Nutritional Benefits of Your Favourite Drinks!
With everyone on lockdown, let's check out the best drinks you can have, nutritionally wise
With the world gripped in a pandemic and everyone on lockdown, we’re all drinking more than normal, well we are anyway. So, it’s good to be a bit more informed in your choices 😃How? Just check out how good they are for you. Oh yes, some of your favourite drinks have some...
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