Debunking Common Vegan Myths: From protein sources to cost-effective meals, our latest blog dives into the truths and benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. Understand the facts and embark on your vegan journey with confidence.
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Discover the 28-day menstrual journey, where each phase has unique needs. From foods that fuel us to exercises that fit, learn how to sync with your body's rhythm and embrace holistic health. Every woman's cycle is distinct; let's navigate yours together.
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Exploring the Menopause Journey: Understand how dietary choices can influence the symptoms and challenges of menopause. Discover nutrient-rich foods like seeds, turmeric, legumes, and tofu that offer essential support during this natural life transition. Embrace this phase with confidence through informed, healthful decisions.
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You may not have heard of the micronutrient lycopene, but this is a potent antioxidant that belongs in the carotenoid family. Carotenoids are plant pigments that give the colour to fruits and vegetables such as peppers, carrots and more…
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Every January 1, scores of well-intentioned individuals decide they will shed those unwanted pounds by swimsuit season this year. However, best-laid plans often go awry and many folks abandon their resolutions well before Punxatawny Phil passes down his springtime verdict.
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Allergens are on the rise and now of epidemic proportion. “Without significant action, environmental modelling predicts that 70 per cent of people in the UK will have an allergy by 2060”.
The significant rise in allergy incidence over the past 50 years can’t be explained by genetics alone and is likely to have many factors, primarily relating to our western lifestyles. There are several hypotheses that can help explain which are…
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Unless yourself, a close friend, or family member experiences conditions such as diabetes, blood sugar levels are unlikely to be on your radar. However, the prevalence of diabetes is continually rising, and this is a significant challenge to global health and well-being…
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With growing awareness of the detrimental health effects of alcohol consumption, including conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease, cirrhosis, depression, and anxiety, there has been a surge in the demand for 0% alcoholic beverages…
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Humans have been fermenting foods for around 10,000 years as a way of preservation and flavour enhancement. However, in more recent decades fermented foods have attracted new attention from the scientific community due to their gut-boosting and health promoting properties…
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complicated but common hormonal issue thought to affect up to 20% of reproductive aged women [1]. The most common signs and symptoms of PCOS are irregular periods, lack of ovulation, fertility issues, weight gain, hirsutism and male-pattern balding…
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With the rise of technology and our fast-paced lifestyles, mobile phones and other devices have become companions to our everyday routines. There are many applications for screens in our modern lifestyles; whether your phone is the alarm that gets you up in the morning; you frequently scroll through social media…
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Hay fever is also called ‘seasonal allergic rhinitis,’ which is the term given to the inflammation of the nasal lining caused by an allergic trigger causing symptoms such as watering eyes, blocked nose and coughing. Allergic rhinitis results from the body making allergic antibodies (IgE) after exposure to the allergens…
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There’s always space for dessert, right? A 2016 study reported a 24% increase in whole brain metabolism when shown appetising images of food while lying in a brain scanner in hungry participants (Wang et al., 2004). This study shows that the sight of food changes brain activity and indicates that hunger…
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Diabetes is a condition that causes our blood sugar levels to be too high and it most commonly tends to be either Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes (1). According to Diabetes UK, almost 5 million people in the UK have a diagnosis of diabetes and 90% of them live with Type 2 diabetes (2)…
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Nutrition during any pregnancy, but even when planning a pregnancy, is so important. It is vital to eat healthily to help the baby grow and develop. To begin with, it should be highlighted that although you may seem hungrier, there is actually no need to eat for two, even if you are going to have twins or even triplets…
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Diabetes is a condition that causes our blood sugar levels to be too high and it most commonly tends to be either Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes (1). According to Diabetes UK, almost 5 million people in the UK have a diagnosis of diabetes and 90% of them live with Type 2 diabetes (2)…
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The recent increased focus on the gut microbiome is more than just a trend and is among the most popular topics of research due to its central role in so many of the body’s functions and impact on our physical and mental health…
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Before we get into the science behind the nutritional benefits on bone health, it is important to understand what osteoporosis is and how it can develop. When linking to disordered eating patterns, low oestrogen levels are the main driver to significant losses in bone density…
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It is undeniable that fasting itself is challenging. Now think about exercising, or being an athlete, while fasting from dusk until dawn. This reality confronts many Muslims who fast during Ramadan, a holy month when they refrain from food and fluid consumption to cleanse their bodies physically and spiritually…
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Whether you are new to the gym or have been a regular gym-goer and doing resistance training for a while, optimising your nutrition to support your workouts can be confusing to navigate. Hopefully this article will help to break it down and make it easier for you…
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