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Vitamin B12 foods for vegans
Published April 8, 2021 Veganism has never been more popular than it is today. A decade or two ago it was rare to encounter anyone following this lifestyle - now vegan food is sold in high street coffee bars. Veganism is a heartfelt ethical choice but it can pose...
Best Vitamin D Foods for Vegans
Published April 5, 2021 Following a vegan diet is an expression of real commitment to animal and environmental welfare - but it is a lifestyle that comes with some challenges. These include not just sourcing truly vegan food in a meat-eating world, but also ensuring...
Do hair supplements actually work?
Published March 29, 2021 We’ve all seen them, those ads that lurk in various corners of the internet promising lustrous locks and shiny curls if you only take this or that hair supplement. Generations of men worried about their receding hairlines have been the...
The Best Probiotics for IBS
Published March 25, 2021 Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a regular source of discomfort and misery for many. This chronic condition can cause such unpleasant symptoms as bloating, constipation and diarrhea. And unfortunately, there is no cure - in medical...
Top Vitamins for Boosting Energy and Combatting Tiredness
Published March 18, 2021 The word ‘vitamin’ is a pretty familiar one - we’ve all heard it many times. But what actually are they? The answer is a surprisingly interesting one: they are ‘essential micronutrients’ - that is to say, organic molecules that our bodies need...
The 6 most important vitamins during pregnancy
Published Mar 8, 2021 What are the best vitamins and minerals to take while pregnant - and why? Find out how to make sure your baby gets the best possible start in life. Pregnancy is where it all begins. Every one of us began as a cluster of reduplicating cells within...
Almond Victoria Sponge
Published Feb 15, 2021 Whether you have a wheat allergy or not, this sponge is light, fluffy and totally delicious! If you do not want to consume too much sugar, you can use a sugar substitute, as below. We have also not used jam, but fresh fruit instead. If you want...
A complete guide to a lactose-free diet
Published Feb 12, 2021 Just what is lactose and why is avoiding this natural milk sugar sometimes the best thing you can do for your health? When most people think of milk they picture a white liquid in bottles and cartons, ready to pour onto their breakfast cereal or...
Food Intolerance Symptoms Chart
Published Feb 12, 2021 Intolerances to food are a major source of everyday misery for many. Although the exact percentage of the population to suffer from food intolerance is disputed, there’s no doubt that the problem is widespread, and growing. First, a note...
Power greens super smoothie
Published Feb 6, 2021 Leafy greens are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals – spinach is believed to be one of the ‘superfoods’. With a vegetable smoothie, you still need a little sweetness, and this is provided by the kiwi and pineapple. You can substitute the milk...
Does Vitamin D Help Muscle Growth?
Published Feb 5, 2021 There are 13 vitamins in total, each with an important role to play in keeping us healthy. But vitamin D stands out as the only one our bodies can make entirely on their own: it is synthesised in our skins when exposed to sunlight. Foods...
How to supercharge your diet with superfoods!
Published Feb 2, 2021 If healthy living and an active lifestyle is important to you, then you’ll know that diet also plays an important role. Whether you’re working out for weight loss, or to stay or get fit, or you’re simply living your healthiest life, then you need...
Super Leafy Green Mac & Cheese
Published Jan 30, 2021 Mac ‘n Cheese doesn’t have to be just that! If you add some luscious leafy greens to the pasta mix, you not only get more flavour, but also a sumptuous bundle of health! Try it with a spinach mix, or a kale mix or both and add a luxurious...
7 of the best muscle-building foods
Published Jan 29, 2021 Food plays a crucial role in building lean muscle. Discover 7 of the best muscle-building food to support those hours in the gym If you are already fit and like the idea of going that extra mile and building muscle, you will need to plan...
Demystifying detox diets
Published Jan 26, 2021 Many of us have considered embarking on a detox diet or a ‘cleanse’. We might decide to do one after a holiday full of indulgent treats or after Christmas when biscuits for breakfast becomes our norm. Or it might be because we simply want to...
The Best Winter Smoothie
Published Jan 24, 2021 You must have heard a million times that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In fear of repeating ourselves – it really is. If you want to get through your day with energy and feel in tip top condition, then a power breakfast full...
What are the best vitamins for muscle repair
Published Jan 22, 2021 What are the best nutrients & vitamins for muscle repair so you can get back in the gym and keep seeing gains? Discover exactly that in this article. Getting fit and staying fit takes dedication and effort, but the reward for those vigorous...
Mediterranean Linguine
Published Jan 18, 2021 Pasta is always a great store cupboard item to have – you can make almost any dish with it, by varying the vegetables, any meat products (including leftovers such as chicken). Tinned goods from beans and pulses, vegetables and extras such as...
Gluten free chocolate and salted caramel muffins
Published Jan 13, 2021 What can you say about muffins, other than most people love them! These muffins can be eaten at any time of the day, are gluten free and suitable for vegetarians. If you have a ‘small’ muffin tray, you can double the quantity that you can store...
What is Clean Eating?
Published Jan 12, 2021 The definition of clean eating is variable. Both the British Heart Foundation and the NHS in the UK concur on the subject, but unfortunately, like most dietary advice, some nutritional gurus have taken it to the extreme. Around 10 years ago, if...
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