As the BBQ season sets in, fish and seafood offer a healthy alternative to processed burgers and sausages. Barbequed prawns are not only delicious but full of nutrients, and are low in calories and fat. Prawns are an excellent source of protein and contain good levels of omega 3 fatty acids, which are vital for Continue reading
The UK has one of the highest rates of heart disease in the world. A heart attack is responsible for approximately 1 in 4 deaths in men and 1 in 6 deaths in women. There are several major risk factors associated with heart disease – high blood pressure, high cholesterol, poor diet, smoking, obesity, lack Continue reading
Many of us think that reading food labels is something that is done by people watching their weight, or those that have food allergies. Instead, we should all learn how to read food labels if we are going to consume packaged foods or feed them to our children. A food label lists any ingredient which Continue reading
Stomach acid, known as hydrochloric acid (HCl) is essential for the proper functioning of the digestive system. It activates digestive enzymes that break down food into small particles for absorption. HCl is also needed to keep the digestive tract sterile, preventing the overgrowth of bacteria and yeast. HCl decreases with age and is also depleted Continue reading
No one can deny that ice cream is delicious, but many shop bought brands are full of preservatives and additives, not to mention sugar and saturated fat. Ice cream is also not an option for those of us that are lactose intolerant. The following recipe is for frozen yoghurt, using live, plain yoghurt which is Continue reading
Do you find it hard to get going in the mornings? Do you find it impossible to keep your eyes open after lunch, meaning that you are quite unproductive during the afternoon? Do you crash on the sofa after dinner, finding it impossible to drag yourself to bed? If you answered yes to any of Continue reading
There is a lot of talk about cholesterol in the media and in ads on TV from manufacturers claiming their products actively lower your cholesterol. Getting your cholesterol checked by your doctor regularly is a good idea so you know your own levels. Luckily there are some things you can do yourself to actively lower Continue reading
These lettuce wraps are a healthy snack and they are very simple to make so there is no need to spend hours in the kitchen for a healthy snack or lunch. You could fill these wraps with whatever you have in your fridge but it’s important to have some lean protein with every meal or Continue reading
Making sure you add enough protein to your diet and specifically to every meal and snack is very important for a large number of reasons. Please continue reading and find out all you need to know about protein in your diet. The Facts Protein is an essential nutrient – a vital part of living tissue Continue reading
Coming up with healthy lunch suggestions can be a challenge sometimes. This becomes even harder when you or your children suffer from a gluten or dairy allergy (or both). You might feel very limited in your choices and they end up eating the same lunch every day and that can become a bit boring. The Continue reading
