Category: Diabetes
According to a recent study, more than 50% of our weekly shop contains processed food, making us the least likely to cook food from scratch and avoid buying fresh produce include fruit, vegetables, meat and fish. Processed foods are known to contain high levels of…
We need a vast and varied amount of vitamins each day in order to feel and function at our best. Below we have a full range of daily vitamins we need to consume, the foods in which we can get them from and the benefits…
Diabetes week runs from 10-16 June this year, highlighting the importance of ensuring we are all aware of the risks and symptoms of diabetes in order to do our best to prevent a diagnosis and control symptoms for those who receive one. Do you know…
There is no definitive plan to follow when it comes to a Mediterranean diet due it being consumed by many countries and lifestyles. But there is a lot of research out there to confirm the health benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet, which include: Weight…
Learning At Work Week is a great opportunity to bring businesses together, instigate fresh learning through valuable resources and arrange incentive for those looking to make positive changes. The Healthy Employee has a number of services designed to generate knowledge, engagement and awareness for all…
National Vegetarian Week runs from 14th – 20th May, so we are encouraging you to go veggie for this week if you usually eat meat. There are a couple of cons when it comes to going vegetarian such as a lack of nutrients including Omega…
Fruits and vegetables are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre and therefore with such a variety, an excellent source of nutrients for good health. In the UK, a recent government survey showed that only 30% of adults (aged 19 to 64 years)…
A full range of vitamins are essential for health and wellbeing. This means that we should be eating a varied and well-rounded diet each day. Take a look at our third installment of health boosting vitamins and which foods you can find them in. Vitamin…
The 7th April is World Health Day, and therefore a great opportunity to further instigate health and wellbeing throughout your family, friends, workplace and of course, yourself. World Health Day was brought about under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO), having the day…
A full range of vitamins are essential for health and wellbeing. This means that we should be eating a varied and well-rounded diet each day. Take a look at our second installment of health boosting vitamins and which foods you can find them in. …
We all have our favourite snacks that we know aren’t the greatest for our health. However, would you think differently about them if you knew the direct effect they had on your body? Crisps 1-5 seconds The salt dissolves onto your tongue, giving you an…
A recent study was conducted of type 2 diabetes patients whereby half took part in a 16-week healthy lifestyle course, and the remaining half did not. Those who completed the course were found to have healthier blood sugar levels, no need to increase their diabetic…