You will have most likely heard of the term intermittent fasting or have seen someone post about it on social media. It has been a topic of interest in the last couple of years, but what actually is it, and what does the evidence say?…
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Many mock the idea that excessive exercise can constitute as an addiction - after all, how can you be addicted to something that you’re told to do and that is ‘good for you’? Society tells us that we need to exercise more in order to reap the rewards of health, fitness, weight management…
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Cannabidiol (CBD) has recently grown in popularity and it is now common to see cannabidiol boosted smoothies, coffees, and even hummus! But what is cannabidiol? Does it actually have any beneficial impact on health? annabidiol is a key component of Cannabis plants: it makes up to 40%…
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We show you how eating blueberries, a skip of avocados, a teaspoon of kimchi, almond dusted kale crisps and dark chocolate dipped cucumbers is the only way to achieve that dewy and radiant skin you lust after….’. Sound familiar?! Is information overload leaving us more confused than ever…
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Veganism can be pretty confusing. Of course, we all know that a vegan diet is one that's free from animal-derived foods and ingredients, but how can you ensure that you're getting all the vitamins and minerals you need? Sure, there's supplements, but it's always a good idea…
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I advise everyone to drink more water every day. Too many of us are simply not drinking enough but how much water should you drink every day? Hydration is the corner stone to good health and estimates suggest the average Briton drinks less than 1 glass. Dehydration can contribute to…
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Vegan, vegetarian, pescetarian, flexitarian – it can be hard to keep up with the growing number of diets and what they all actually mean. The latest diet trend is the planetarian diet and, as you might have guessed, it’s all about the environment. Following a planetarian diet means eating…
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Since the 90s, eggs have come under fire time and time again in the media with claims that they contain high amounts of cholesterol and are a potential source of salmonella. However, I’m here to tell you that whole eggs are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet…
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Every day, so many of us rely on coffee for a wake-up boost, and depending on who you ask, it is often either a healthy drink or incredibly harmful. Coffee is actually quite the complex drink and its health effects are controversial. The active ingredient in coffee is of course Caffeine, which is a…
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Enthusiasm for nutrition and health has gone well beyond your 5 a day. Bored of the accepted advice to eat a balanced diet and get some exercise, a growing number of people are creating a dangerous lifestyle for themselves, leading to the rise of Orthorexia. Sure you want to be…
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Cutting carbohydrates from meals was once hailed as the answer to fast track weight loss. The Atkins, Dukan and South Beach diets all eschewed bread, potatoes and pasta in favour of loading up on protein sources like bacon and eggs. And so began a widespread misconception hat carbs make you fat…
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What we put on our plates and how we use our bodies are the most powerful tools we have for maintaining good health. However, with a minefield of supposedly authoritative resources each providing their own take on a nutritional education, there is little wonder increasing numbers are seeking private nutritional advice, but who can you really trust?…
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You don't have to eat animal produce to get the protein you need in your diet. Record numbers of people are thought to be embracing the plant-based movement, but as January also tends to coincide with a health and fitness push, a balanced diet also tends to be at the top of the agenda too…
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Have you ever set out with the goal of actually sticking to a new healthy regime only to find yourself not doing it at all less than one week later? Despite knowing the potential to have more energy, lose weight and reduce your risk of disease, maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle can be difficult.
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