Today is Mental Health Awareness Day and sadly it is well known that more and more teenagers suffer from mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. Food choices can impact greatly on the way teenagers feel from one day to the next. For this reason, I have written a post with … Continue reading →
It’s official: 10 a day is the new 5 a day! But is it possible to do this? We all knew that we should be eating more vegetables. The fruit recommendation is easy enough to achieve so I will not focus on that in this post. Reaching our vegetable requirement … Continue reading →
Discover food treasures at your local farmers’ market I have always been a big fan of markets. When I was growing up in France, buying food at the local market was common practice. My mother would grow lots of vegetables in her garden but she would always top up at the … Continue reading →
It’s National Heart Health Month. This vital organ tends to be taken for grated. But did you know that certain foods can boost our heart functions? Our heart is an organ that pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes. … Continue reading →
It’s official! Sugar is not good for us. So let’s explore healthy breakfast ideas with no or less sugar added. We have just heard it in the news again. Sugary breakfast cereals are affecting children’s health. Not only they are not very filling, they also contribute to severe and steady weight … Continue reading →
It’s a new year! Forget diets! Choose real food for a healthy family. When January comes, diets become ever so popular amongst adults. Although watching what you eat is a good thing, restrictive diets are rarely effective and the outcome is not necessarily a healthy family. While on a diet, people are … Continue reading →
How to reduce your children’s sugar intake without them noticing Are you planning a child’s birthday party? Have you been invited to a party and are you dreading the sugar overload and E numbers your children will be exposed to? Today I am sharing a selection of blogs and websites that … Continue reading →
IBS Awareness Month This month is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness month, a campaign launched to raise awareness of the condition and to encourage people to seek help in order to feel better. What is IBS? Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is the medical term given to a series of unexplained symptoms relating to a … Continue reading →
Salt Awareness Week is taking place from Monday 29th February to Sunday 6th March. What happens if we eat too much salt According to CASH, the organisers of the Action on Salt campaign, evidence has shown that a number of health conditions are caused by, or exacerbated by, a high … Continue reading →
Christmas is around the corner. The season for parties and indulgent meals has officially started. Here are 5 top tips to help you make the most of it without destroying your diet habits. 1. Alcohol intake – before, during and after the party December brings many occasions to enjoy a tipple … Continue reading →
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