Category: Family health
There are a number of popular diets based on the glycaemic index (GI), as well as using the GI of foods as a means to identify carbohydrate containing foods which may influence blood sugar levels. This fact file explores both the GI and glycaemic load…
This is a great meal in it’s own right, or as a veggie side if you are entertaining friend and family. Tip: Cool, cover and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. They will keep in fridge for up to 2 days. This dish is delicious when…
Eating well doesn’t just boost your strength – the nutrients in food are also excellent fuel for the brain. A newly published study showed eating fruit and vegetables improved mental well-being. Subjects tended to feel happier, less worried, and reported higher levels of overall life…
Serves 2 Ingredients 3 ½ tbsp sesame seeds 2 fresh tuna steaks 2 tbsp sesame oil 100g soba noodles ¼ tbsp grated fresh root ginger ½ tbsp rice vinegar ½ tbsp soy sauce ½ white cabbage, finely shredded 175g edamame beans 2 spring onions, finely…
It is often perceived that you cannot have both a healthy diet and healthy bank account; but eating a balanced and nutritious diet needn’t cost a fortune. Here, we focus on how you can eat well whilst saving money by making small and simple changes….
Research has shown that changing from the Western Diet to a Mediterranean Diet (MD) can help to reduce the risk of developing heart disease, cancer and other diseases. What does a MD consist of? Rich in fruit, vegetables, legumes and cereals (especially wholegrains) Sustainably…
It is not known what causes Irritable Bowel syndrome (IBS). However, it is suspected that the gut becomes sensitised over time to certain foods, additives, colourants and e-numbers. Symptoms can vary among individuals and can come and go depending on the cause. Symptoms include: Abdominal…
Why choose gluten free? For people with coeliac disease and/or dermatitis herpetiformis, a gluten free diet is essential; coeliac disease affects approximately 1 in every 100 people in the UK. However, there are digestive conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and gluten sensitivity in which…
This is a fantastic recipe for the cooler time of year when the nights are drawing in a little earlier and the rain is becoming more frequent. The combination of melted cheese and rich sun dried tomatoes with your baked sweet potato hits the real…
Yo-yo dieting has become the norm among many of us; shedding excess weight to feel confident on your beach holiday, to pile it all back on again over Christmas/stressful job/too little time/lack of exercise/difficult schedule etc etc etc. Going on another strict calorie controlled diet…
With social distancing now being the norm, arranging a bbq in order to get together with our nearest and dearest will be commonplace in gardens up and down the country. Here we have some delicious bbq recipe and meal ideas to have on your menu…
This delicious recipe is full of escapism and perfect after a long day spent in an office or car. Serves 4 Ingredients 320g mangetout 320g green beans 4 6-ounce/170g halibut fillets ½ freshly ground black pepper zest of ½ orange, cut into thin strips 3…