International Coffee Day
One of the most frequent questions I’m asked is if coffee is good or bad for us. And like most things in the world of nutrition my answer is it depends! And whether it’s good or bad may well depend on …
Protein powders – what you should know
Protein powder is big business these days and there is a huge range both in terms of cost and quality. They can be a healthy addition to most diets, particularly if you exercise a lot or just struggle to get …
It’s exam time again … healthy eating to beat exam stress
As end of year exams approach, the next few months can be a stressful time for students (and their parents!). Rare is the student who doesn’t experience some stress around exam time. And while stress can have its benefits – …
It’s World Sleep Day … how well do you sleep?
Are you one of the increasing number of people who struggle to sleep each night? In our 24 hour society a good nights’ sleep is becoming more of a luxury, with a recent study showing we sleep 1-2 hours less …
Acne – the role diet can play
Acne can be a real issue for many people, with around 80% of 11-30 year olds suffering, to some extent, with the condition. Although most common in teenage years, it continues to affect men and women into adulthood, typically triggered by …
It’s Real Bread week … why not go for sourdough
It’s real bread week here in UK, so we’re taking a look at why sourdough makes a healthy choice Real bread week kicked off this weekend, highlighting the health benefits of eating real bread as opposed to the stuff you …
Protein – how much do you need?
Protein is an essential nutrient, vital for numerous functions and structures in the body. In fact it is needed by every cell in our body. Apart from muscle building, recovery and repair after exercise, which most people associate protein with, …
Struggling to lose weight?
Struggling to lose weight? You may want to consider the following Have you tried every fad diet to hit the papers, only to find you lose some weight but then put it straight back on again? Those calorie- restricted diets …
Should vegetarians and vegans be worried about iron?
Firstly, we should ask why is iron important? Iron is an essential nutrient for humans (essential meaning our bodies can’t make it so we have to get it from food). It is available from animal sources (haem iron) and plant sources (non-haem …
Are your food cravings driving you crazy?
We’ve all been there, that irresistible, irrational and inexplicable craving that appears from out of nowhere, that can completely derail even the best-intentioned healthy eating plan. In my experience, cravings usually occur either mid-afternoon (what you ate for lunch is …