by Stephen | Jan 12, 2021 | Diet & Nutrition
Published Jan 12, 2021 The definition of clean eating is variable. Both the British Heart Foundation and the NHS in the UK concur on the subject, but unfortunately, like most dietary advice, some nutritional gurus have taken it to the extreme. Around 10 years ago, if...
by Stephen | Dec 28, 2020 | Diet & Nutrition
Published Dec 28, 2020 Every day we come into contact with things that would make us ill if they got into our bodies – from toxic particles to the multitude of viruses and bacteria that swarm through the natural world. Our immune system is the body’s front line...
by Stephen | Dec 21, 2020 | Diet & Nutrition
Published Dec 21, 2020 So-called ‘detox’ teas have become popular in recent decades among health-conscious consumers. They are sold as ways to balance the body and ‘fix’ any damage that may have been done by overindulgence. Often promoted by influencers and...
by Stephen | Dec 5, 2020 | Diet & Nutrition
Published Dec 5, 2020 Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a chronic – and surprisingly common – disorder of the digestive system. Fifteen per cent or more of the developed world may have some form of IBS. The symptoms differ from person to person and vary...
by Stephen | Dec 2, 2020 | Diet & Nutrition
Published Dec 2, 2020 An elimination diet is a diet that severely restricts or avoids certain foods or ingredients, before slowly reintroducing them to monitor any change in symptoms. The aim is to avoid these foods for a few weeks to see if doing so makes any...
by Stephen | Nov 4, 2020 | Diet & Nutrition
Published Nov 4, 2020 Despite being calorific, our body needs a certain amount of fat to stay healthy. But it’s the type of fat that’s important. Good fats are generally the unsaturated fats whilst bad fats are the saturated fats. One of the good fats are the omega...