Food & Drink

Fed up of always feeling as though you never quite have enough energy? Do you often find you get more tired as the days go by and as you get closer to the weekend? Or maybe you always get caught out by that afternoon slump? There are ways you can ramp up your energy levels, you know. We’re not saying you have to go all-out Duracell bunny mode, but there...

Wondering how to support your immune system? We discuss how what you eat can affect your body's ability to tackle everyday stressors and whether supplements are just as effective? If I changed my diet, could it stop me getting sick? What supplements can I take...

A glass of Malbec with dinner or a pint of beer at the pub may both hit the same spot, but not all alcohol is equal, especially when it comes to units. It can all get a bit confusing – so we have put together...

Avoiding high FODMAP foods is the cornerstone of some of the most common IBS diets. But such restricted eating isn’t for everyone. Food is one common trigger for digestive conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In many cases, high FODMAP foods are to blame....

If you’ve tried lots diets in the past and not gotten very far, it might be time to turn to this holistic concept instead… So, what is intuitive eating? For those who’ve never come across this term before, intuitive eating is basically the opposite of...

Trying to cut down on your carbohydrate intake? While some fruit is typically thought to be high in sugar, and therefore carbs, it’s also a vital source of vitamins and minerals which are needed by the body for myriad different functions. If you’re caught up...

Often hailed as a ‘superfood’, avocado is a fruit (yes, fruit), that’s jam-packed full of nutrients.1 High in healthy fats, there have been numerous studies which show it’s extensive health benefits (but more on those later). Here, we explore the health benefits of avocado, as...

Wondering what the difference between vegan or veggie diets and a plant-based diet are? While all three are great ways of fuelling your body with more nutritious foods, they do have some distinct differences. More and more people are looking at ways to incorporate vegetables,...

Think popcorn is an unhealthy snack that should only be eaten at the cinema? Think again! Without all the added sugar and salt that’s often mixed into popcorn packets, this grain is actually a healthy treat and a rich source of numerous vital nutrients. So,...

We all know that too much fat in our diets, especially saturated fats, can be bad for health. Too much unhealthy fat can raise cholesterol and improve the risk of heart disease 1. However, a small amount of fat is an essential part of a healthy...

We all need iron. It’s an essential mineral which plays a key role in transporting life-giving oxygen around the body, among other important functions. However, many people experience low iron levels. In fact, it’s the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. 1 Learn all...

Eating a nutritious diet is essential, and we all know that plenty of fruits and vegetables is an important part of that. There are lots of health benefits to eating fruit, including some nutrients that your body needs to thrive. Fruits have the advantage of...