Getting your mindset right to begin a low-FODMAP diet may be a daunting prospect, but Penny Doyle provides some top tips to make it accessible to most… Following a low-FODMAP diet takes some thought, planning and vigilance. The diet involves removing certain carbohydrates (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) to help with your digestion and […]
When we feel stressed, we naturally reach for carb-filled comfort food like pasta, pies and puddings in an attempt to temporarily lift our mood. But that’s just the issue, ‘comfort food’ supplies you with a short spike of energy and happiness but is quickly followed by a feeling of sluggishness and often a regret of […]
Ali Walsh turns the sink hole anti-clockwise and finds that Australia has gluten-free covered… It’s not often I take a holiday. Either time or money seems to get in the way (i.e. lack of) and I wonder what happened to the traveller in me. Somehow the years roll by and I realise all I’ve managed […]
With cherry season upon us, we have teamed up with Seasonal Berries and sports nutritionist Anita Bean to provide the top health benefits of the humble cherry… Sports Nutritionist, Anita Bean says: “Cherries are powerhouses of nutrients, packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre and phytonutrients. They offer numerous health benefits and, eating them after exercise, may […]
Charlotte Willis shows us the importance of taking time out and reconnecting with our food… When was the last time you really sat down, and just ate? Think about it for a minute. Now I’m not talking about your daily gluten-free quinoa porridge from Pret on your busy morning commute to the office. Nor wolfing […]
Jodie Horton-Stanley and Tracey Barron show us how to clean up our lifestyle with a nutrient-heavy diet… As two sufferers of an underactive thyroid, Tracey and Jodie changed their diet several years ago, alleviated their symptoms and consequently changed their life. They are now passionate about sharing their carefully researched, tried and tested Eat Clean […]
As superfoods go the humble beetroot seems to tick all the boxes when it comes to fuelling up… New research has identified a closer link between beetroot and fitness performance than previously thought. Scientific evidence reveals that: Beetroot increases our capacity for short bursts of intense activity. Beetroot minimises muscle soreness after exercise. Its unique […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]