Staying hydrated, drinking plenty of fluids is important for both your physical and mental health. You will feel tired, unfocused, and even falsely hungry if you become dehydrated. The human body is made up of nearly 2/3rds water, so during Nutrition and Hydration week here are five top tips to help you stay hydrated. Add
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Calcium helps our teeth and bones to be strong, well, at least that’s what we remember from our school biology lessons. Calcium does so much more than that though so let’s learn a little bit more about it. Calcium is one of the most abundant minerals in the body and plays a role in many
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Eugene Gristock, BSc, ANutr First things first, what is a Vegan Diet? A vegan diet is absent from all types of animal products such as meat, eggs and dairy, and consists entirely of plant-based foods including fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds. This diet is incredibly rich in fibre, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, whilst being
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There I’ve said it, I’m addicted to sugar, well puddings to be precise. I don’t drink, smoke, or take drugs so I suppose as vices go, a cake isn’t that bad. But here’s the thing I have a pudding after every evening meal, and I don’t mean a yoghurt or an apple but an actual
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Over the bank holiday I enjoyed some fresh Asparagus, not an item usually found in my shopping basket, but as it’s low in calories, boasts an impressive nutrient profile, and was cheap – I thought it would make a nice change to Broccoli. Served with some fresh salmon and new potatoes, and cooked as per
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Spring has finally sprung and with it comes the annual Spring Clean. Thought to originate from the Persian Empire, spring cleaning was carried out ahead of Iranian Nowruz, the Persian new year, which falls on the first day of spring. Today Iranians continue the practice of ‘khaneh tekani’ which translates to “shaking the house” and
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So, you’ve made the decision to change your eating habits, get fitter and maybe lose some weight? How can you track you progress and success? Download a free copy of the NHS food and activity chart here: https://onesmallstep.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/food-activity-diary.pdf There are some great trackers and planners on the market. But if you want ease and for
Posted in Weight ManagementEating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health, and can help you feel your best. This means eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions, and consuming the right amount of food and drink to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. Food groups in your diet To have a healthy,
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My smoking advisor sent me patches and an inhalator in the post for free and made sure I didn’t run out. Using these products helped with the cravings. I have been a non-smoker for 3 months now and my breathing is so much better