This month is stress awareness month and a common way to help relieve stress is to eat. Sometimes called comfort eating or emotional eating it’s something we are all guilty of at times. Every Hollywood movie ever sees our heroine reaching for a bucket of ice cream the moment she faces a stressful situation. What
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Ramadan Mubarak
The 22nd March sees the start of Ramadan, a time when Muslims across the globe will remember the month the Qur’an, the Muslim holy book, was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Throughout the month of Ramadan, Muslims will fast, won’t eat or drink, during the hours of daylight and most will try give up
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The month of Ramadan calls for delicious and nutritious Iftar’s and Sehri’s. However, many people struggle with overeating and making poor food choices during this time as eating patterns are different to normal. It’s more important than ever at this time to prioritise a balanced diet and make the right food choices to keep you
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How do you like your eggs in the morning? Scrambled, fried, poached.. however you may like them, there’s no denying that eggs are the ultimate superfood. In fact did you know they’re so nutritious, they’re often referred to as ‘nature’s multi-vitamin’ as they contain Vitamin A, B3, B5. B12, phosphorus and selenium? Whether you have
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We think the question should be what can’t you do with a potato! Potatoes are easily the most versatile, cheap (and delicious) vegetable out there and you can make a whole host of tasty meals with them! Read on to learn some new ways of preparing and using all of your potatoes: Boiling potatoes is
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It’s that time of year again and whether you love it or loath it, ‘I’ve got a text’ is once again filling our screens as we are treated to the latest series of Love Island. Probably one of the most divisive shows on TV, it’s sees ‘beautiful’ people compete to win £50,000 my coupling up
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Winter is the peak time for colds and flu but there are some foods you can eat to help boost your immune system.
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14 – 20 March is Nutrition and Hydration week Nutrition is how food and drink affect your body, and good nutrition is making sure you get the right amount of each nutrient by choosing the right foods to eat. Each food contains different nutrients, these are: carbohydrates, fats, fibre, minerals, proteins, vitamins water. The food
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There’s no denying it, January blues are well and truly upon us. Those dark and dreary nights alongside the sudden drop in temperature might seriously be impacting the way we feel. However, there is evidence to suggest that eating healthily during these times can help us feel more positive, remove that brain fog and help
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Eugene Gristock, BSc, ANutr First things first, what is a Vegan Diet? A vegan diet is absent from all types of animal products such as meat, eggs and dairy, and consists entirely of plant-based foods including fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds. This diet is incredibly rich in fibre, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, whilst being
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