It’s the workhorse vitamin, reinforcing your bones, bolstering your immune system and easing harmful inflammation. The latest evidence suggests that vitamin D may reduced respiratory infections, autoimmune diseases and even your risk of dying from cancer. The NHS suggests that between March and September, you’re probably getting plenty from the sun – but after that, […]
The best way to build immunity defense is with a healthy and nutritious diet. 50% of the food we consume in the Western World is processed, meaning somewhere down the line in its production, it has been chemically or mechanically altered. Consuming these foods regularly is a dietary regime that can lead to a whole […]
There are three types of Diabetes: Type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune disease where the pancreas produces very little insulin or no insulin at all. Type 2 diabetes is, largely a lifestyle disease, found mainly in adults as they get older. Gestation diabetes is developed by pregnant women and it usually goes away after birth. This […]
We all know that regular exercise will provide you with a host of health benefits, but in the current confusion and anxiety surrounding the Coronavirus, how and where can you best fit your exercise regime in? The term ‘Social Distancing’ shouldn’t be translated to ‘stay at home sat watching TV all day’, rather make sure […]
The mental health charity Mind have recently conducted a survey to find out how the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown was affecting people’s mental health. Their findings show that new mental health problems have developed and existing mental health problems have worsened. Worryingly, a staggering 60% of adults and 68% of young people said their mental […]
Mindful eating Taking time to cook more ambitiously or to cook a meal slowly is a luxury that can be enjoyed on weekends, or to unwind during the week after a long, busy day. Really investing in the preparing and cooking of a meal is an opportunity to ground yourself and truly be in the […]
Making sure you eat three satisfying meals a day, with an optional two snacks, is crucial to warding off any food cravings in between meals. Have plenty of the following in your everyday diet, rather than taking supplements that may disrupt your nutritional balance. Chromium – this regulate blood-sugar levels and is found in wholegrain […]
The economy of food By choosing Fairtrade where possible, we can help to make a positive contribution to the world when we buy food. It’s a widely supported idea that poverty in developing countries can be overcome by supporting small-scale farming and businesses. The more Fairtrade we buy, the more we can help people to […]
Your body mass index (BMI) is a rough estimate of whether you are overweight. It’s harder to lose weight if you’re already a healthy BMI, as your body is trying to stay healthy. To find your BMI, divide your weight in kilos (kg) by the square of your height in metres (m). So, if you’re […]
The natural choice Many people choose to buy organic when possible, especially for soy products that are most likely genetically modified if they’re not organic. Genetically modified (GM) foods are possibly harmless for our health, and our history of eating this kind of food is relatively short, so it’s a gamble to eat lots of […]