Isn’t it always the case that the good things in life tend to be bad in the long run? Well unfortunately sugar is no different, as Michelle Kickham explains… Let’s face it; we all love sugar. Whether you’re a ‘black coffee, three sugars’ type of person or someone who just can’t resist that cookie with […]
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For all things gluten-free, read the latest features from Gluten-Free Heaven. Featuring interviews, tips and advice, and round-ups of the latest trends.
The ideal body: How do I know if I fit a healthy body profile?
Thin, fat, slim, obese, skinny, chubby, toned, underweight, overweight, wasting away . . . we have a lot of ways to describe how we look and how we feel. However, controlling how we look and how we feel can be a lot harder than describing it. Perhaps a firmer grasp on body profile and energy […]
Top 7 foods to eat to help heal your skin
Ditch the beauty aisles and discover how the key to your skincare regime might be in the kitchen cupboard… Many of us long for naturally glowing skin without wanting to break the bank achieving it; however, the chances are you probably already own many of the key ingredients for your glowing skincare routine – you’re […]
Top tips for going lactose-free
While many of us may not be able to happily or safely digest lactose, this may not mean that we have to completely cut out dairy… Lactose intolerance is one of the most common food intolerances, affecting up to 65% of the world’s adult population. Many people choose to completely cut out dairy as a […]
Move it or lose it: How to keep your mind and body in shape
Charlotte Willis shows us how keeping on top of our bodies can keep our minds in great shape… We’re all too familiar with the benefits of physical exercise for our physical health. But curing depression, taming anxiety and helping us cope with bereavement? These are the perhaps lesser-known advantages for those of us that choose […]
30 Weirdly Fascinating Health and Body Facts
Don’t you just love a good fact? I mean the fact that the average human produces enough saliva in his or her lifetime to fill two swimming pools, or that the human heart is powerful enough to squirt blood 30 feet in the air is pretty incredible, right? So, when we were shown this infographic […]
Top tips for throwing a free-from dinner party
From recipe ideas to cross-contamination advice, here are Rhian Williams’ top tips for hosting the perfect knees-up… Whether you’re vegan, plant-based, lactose-intolerant or coeliac, if you’ve ever had to cook for guests, you’ll know that cooking for yourself and cooking for a whole crowd of people are not the same! If you have lots of […]
Happy tummies: The best and worst foods for digestion
Digestion is something we tend to take for granted and assume it just does its thing, however, there are ways and means of making it work a lot more smoothly… Are you blaming stress, food intolerance or even your monthly cycle for bloating and discomfort? Around 40% of people have at least one digestive symptom […]
Discover the health benefits of adding hemp protein to your diet
Linwoods have teamed up with the lovely Nichola Ludlam-Raine from Nic’s Nutrition to launch their new and exciting Hemp Protein+ range. As a UK Specialist Registered Dietitian, Nichola is an advocate of promoting healthy, balanced living and was delighted when they asked her to try out their new natural plant based protein. Linwoods have a world […]
Why eating low calorie long term doesn’t work
Eat less, exercise more gets you in shape right? Not always! Jay Geraghty from The Physique Geek looks at why we might be doing it all wrong… You will have heard it time and time again, oh you just need to eat less or you need to exercise more. For me, the two go hand […]