Understanding the Health Star Rating

Since the health star rating was introduced in 2014 it has led to some confusion and controversy. This…

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The truth about alcohol and your health

Alcohol is one of those things that most people enjoy but knows isn’t great for their health. A…

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The Principles of Sports Nutrition for Endurance Runners

Endurance runnershave one thing in common… they all do large amounts of training to achieve their personal best!…

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The health benefits of eating fish

Fish is a high protein food that is often forgotten in our diets. Fish should ideally be consumed…

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Plant based milks for optimal nutrition

No doubt you have noticed an increase in plant-based milks on the supermarket shelf over the last few…

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Nutrition for Women during Menopause

Do you feel like no matter what you do to lose weight, your body is working against you?…

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Nutrients to consider on plant-based diets

There is a general misconception that following a plant based diet will automatically result in deficiencies. A plant…

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Handy tips to living a healthy lifestyle

Make a plan and get organised – organisation is the key to healthy eating. Think about what happens…

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Staying healthy throughout winter

With the days getting shorter and colder, the easy thing to do is to head straight home from…

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Grams of carbohydrate for low carb and keto diets

Carbohydrates are an essential macronutrient for quick energy production. They are split into 2 categories. Simple carbohydrates: refined…

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil – can it be used for cooking?

Extra virgin olive oil is an unrefined oil packed with antioxidants and heart healthy monounsaturated fatty acids which…

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Can beetroot juice enhance sports performance?

Beetroot contains a particularly high content of inorganic nitrate which has been found to have a positive effect…

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Butter or margarine – which is best?

Butter or margarine? That is the question we are always asked. There is an ongoing debate about which…

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Why we should all be eating more prebiotic foods

We all know that dietary fibre is good for our gut health. High intakes of dietary fibre have…

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Sports drinks… Are they necessary?

It is important to stay on top of our hydration. Increases in temperature often means we lose more…

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Facts about Fat

Fat is one of three macronutrients found in the diet. Fat has previously been thought to be the…

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Are you getting enough Iron?

Iron is a mineral needed by the body for the transport of oxygen to all of our cells…

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Setting Realistic Health Goals

For most of us, making a change can be incredibly challenging when we don’t know where to start.…

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Which probiotic is right for me?

Our gut microbiome is a collection of bacteria that lives in the digestive tract. A healthy balance of…

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Nutrient absorption… How does it work?

Our bodies require a range of nutrients for proper growth and development, some in large quantities and others…

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