How does the immune system work?

How does the immune system work?

Published June 27, 2020 When it comes to our immune system and how strong our immunity may or may not be, we’re mostly aware that we can support a healthy immune system by eating more of the right things (fruits and vegetables) and less of the not-so-right things...
The Importance of Minerals for the Body

The Importance of Minerals for the Body

Published June 19, 2020 Much is made of the importance of vitamins for the body, but minerals have an important part to play in maintaining a healthy life. Minerals are ‘inorganic’ substances, (unlike vitamins which are organic) and gleaned in their natural state from...
Foods to improve your immune system

Foods to improve your immune system

Published May 15, 2020 Infections and viruses can wreak havoc with your immune system and cause you to feel extremely unwell. During the outbreak of COVID-19, you need to supply your immune system with as much help as it can get. Keeping a well-balanced diet is...
Does food affect your mood?

Does food affect your mood?

Published May 9, 2020 It is a well-known fact that ‘you are what you eat’, and certain foods will stabilise both your physical and mental health, prevent mood swings and give you much more of a sense of wellbeing. There is a strong relationship between food and mood....
Is a pescatarian diet healthy?

Is a pescatarian diet healthy?

Most people will know what a pescatarian diet is, but for those who are not sure, it boils down to following a diet of plant-based foods but adding various fish and seafood to it. For those that adore fish, they will not find it too much of a problem transferring to a...
How can we be sure about sugar?

How can we be sure about sugar?

This is a big mountain to climb – particularly as food labelling is rather a ‘vague issue’ even though there are constant moves to tighten the laws. Even if a clearly labelled product catches your eye, reading and understanding the nutrients contained is not so...