Category: Cholesterol
You may be avoiding the healthiest part of your food without realising it! Herb Stems The stalks of fresh herbs are generally more nutritious than the leaves, having been shown to boost endurance. Orange Pith Orange pith is saturated in antioxidants and anti-inflammatories – avoid…
One of the biggest studies of it’s kind has released findings that 1 in 5 deaths are linked to an unhealthy diet, making it the leading risk factor of mortality. Researchers have discovered that the biggest driving factor is that millions of people are eating…
Statistics have shown that 60% of adults in the UK have a BMI that puts them in the overweight or obese category. Being overweight or obese carries increased risk of developing a range of diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. However, could your BMI…
The 18-24 September is National Know Your Numbers Week, a campaign created by Blood Pressure UK. Knowing your numbers will give you a reflection on your current health status and highlight any risks you may be vulnerable to, many of which you may be unaware…
Fat is an absolutely essential component of a healthy diet. Why we need fat: To give the body energy To support cell growth To protect your organs and keep you warm Aid in the production of hormones Helps in the absorption of vitamins Fat…
Nut butters are well known for being high in both fibre and protein. However all nut butters contain varying amount of other vitamins, minerals and nutrients and can help to boost some areas of your health more than others. So which would you benefit most…
It isn’t just a coincidence that tomatoes and olive oil are often combined, the same goes for salmon and crème fraiche. These pairing of foods along with a whole host of others provide one another with greater nutritional value when eaten together. Eating a diet…
Throughout your lifetime, for the majority of us, you will spend in total 10.3 years at work, 5 years of which will be sitting at a desk. Therefore, the habits and behaviours you adopt when working are bound to have a huge impact on your…
There is a lot of research out there to confirm the health benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet, which include: Lowered cholesterol and blood pressure Lowered risk of early death by 40% Lowered risk of heart disease by 30% Reduced risk of depression Reduced risk…
It has been a long-standing recommendation that we eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables each day. But recent studies have shown that eating 10 portions each day would benefit our health and wellbeing even further, with researchers having found that by doubling our intake…