Category: Family health
With National Vegetarian Week arriving 11-17 May, we thought we would highlight the benefits of going meat-free from time to time. The amount of meat we eat has quadrupled in the last 50 years, with meals rarely being consumed without it. So what good can come…
Food shopping is a time consuming task, and not knowing what to buy when you get there can be overwhelming and ultimately expensive. However, purchasing seasonal foods is a healthy and cost effective way to approach food shopping. Grocery stores tend to stock up on…
How much fat do we need? A small amount of fat is an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet. Fat is a source of essential fatty acids, which the body cannot make itself. Fat also helps to absorb some vitamins for the body. However, any fat…
Lentils are a rarely used ingredient among average british households. However, they contain an excellent source of protein and will therefore help you to stay fuller for longer. Protein is also hugely important for our bodies to be able to repair themselves, and therefore enabling…
The Eatwell Guide recommends that we should drink six to eight glasses of fluid a day. Water, lower fat milk and sugar-free drinks including tea and coffee all count. With this in mind, below is a list of fluids; try to have these as first choice:…
Here we have 7 inspiring ways to cook your 5-A-Day! Do you struggle to hit your vegetable quota for the day? Do you have no problem with eating your veggies but are bored to death with the same thing day in and day out? With…
Homemade chicken satay is a great replacement for the takeaway meal and much healthier too. It tastes fresh, spicy and delicious, sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 lemongrass stick, finely chopped 4cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and…
Eating regular meals and the right amount can help in keeping your energy levels going throughout the day and can assist you with weight management. However, as we are all too aware, food often comes second and is made to fit around our busy lifestyles….
Have you ever wonder which are the food and drinks making you tired? You often choose the option that is high in sugar or caffeine, in the hopes of having a quick fix to your ever-depleting energy levels. Sound familiar? However, that quick fix often…
Grated carrot and beetroot salad is filling for lunch or evening meal or as an accompaniment to your BBQ. Made with delicious root vegetables this dish is ideally suited to weight maintenance. Serves 6 Ingredients 800g raw beetroot, peeled and grated 3 large carrots, grated…
Food shopping is a time consuming task, and not knowing what to buy when you get there can be overwhelming and ultimately expensive. However, purchasing seasonal foods is a healthy and cost effective way to approach food shopping. Grocery stores tend to stock up on…
Given the circumstances that we are now living in, stress is rife among many of it. April is Stress Awareness Month, and we wanted to bring it back to basics. What can stress do to your mental and physical wellbeing? How do we look after…