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Do you really know what's in a calorie?
Calories: The wonderful truth your doctor won't tell you
Do you really know what's in a calorie?Counting calories or calories counting?For years we've been told if you want to lose weight, cut down your calorie intake and weight loss will automatically ensue. This popularly held belief comes from the traditional view of calories being...
How can you help your kids have a healthy relationship with sugar?
How to avoid being obsessed with the sugar in your food
With Easter just around the corner your children will be bombarded with sugar laden chocolate and sweets on all fronts!So how do you help your kids to have a healthy relationship with sugar with so much temptation? Read on…The war on sugarIn recent years, it seems like the war on...
Should You Eat Ultra-Processed Foods?
Updated Feb 23 - New research - Cancer risk, from Ultra processed foods!
Where to start on processed foods? There have been so many studies relating to processed foods recently and none of them have any good news. See below for the latest reseach. . . . But, before we start, you need to know what ultra-processed foods are. Most food is processed in...
How ‘Dry January’ is the secret to better sleep, saving money and losing weight
The simple act of taking a month off alcohol helps people drink less in the long term
Research from the University of Sussex shows that taking part in Dry January – abstaining from booze for a month – sees people regaining control of their drinking, having more energy, better skin and losing weight! They also report drinking less months later. The research,...
What is GERD and How Can You Manage It?
We will discuss the causes and symptoms of GERD and ways to manage it.
With Christmas approaching the amount of rich food we’ll be consuming will go through the roof. While that’s all right for most people, for some it can cause acid reflux or heartburn. Heartburn and acid reflux are two names for the same thing: regurgitation of gastric acid into...
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Austria's best kept secret [with recipes]
When summer comes around I always look forward to going to a Heurigen!
Who’s the best person to ask what sort of things you can do in Austria? An Austrian of course!A little bit about meMy name is Christina and I’m from Vienna. Currently I’m on a work placement in Brighton and it’s way cooler than I expected. I get to use my own ideas and I’m...
Your favourite curry recipes with health benefits, including two must know curry sauces!
With curry now replacing roast dinner as the nation’s favourite dish we're rising to the challenge with our favourite curry recipes! Here are our top 10 curry recipes including 2 great sauces!I really hope you enjoy them. There’s a great variety below, sure to get the taste...
What you need to know about eggs
Eggs, the low calorie powerhouse of nutrients!
"Go to work on an egg"Do you remember this slogan? Probably not, it was a long time ago, however this was once a well-known advertising slogan from the 1950's, but was banned in 2007 from being re-broadcast because it did not suggest a varied diet!Now, a varied diet is always...
Know what to eat to boost your immune system
Keep your immune system in tip top shape!With coronavirus still hanging around, it’s essential to make sure your immune system is at it’s best, as we head into autumn. Now, the first reaction of most people is to reach for a bottle of multivitamins. In fact, over the past...
CheckYourFood Battles: Potato Vs. Banana
Who will win this battle?
Potato Vs. Banana One of these is seen as a carb loaded comfort food and the other as a healthy snack. We’re pitting Potato Vs Banana as they both pack a good health punch. Let’s see which will win. As always we’re comparing realistic portions sizes against your RDA*...
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