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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Koko Dairy Free has given the humble coconut a new, exciting and ethical home on the shelves… Koko Dairy Free is part of First Grade International; the largest importers of coconut in the UK and part of a family-run business which owns the largest coconut plantation in the world! The plantation and factories are located […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One of the first breweries to embrace gluten-free beer, St Peter’s has worked hard to create the perfect pint… Making gluten-free beer for over ten years, St Peter’s Brewery knows a thing or two about brewing the perfect pint. We find out more about the company behind G-Free and consider whether all glute-free beers are […]
As we look for the ideal ‘beach body’, Michelle Kickham dispels a few myths about what we can and can’t eat to reach our target weight… As most of us know by now, the media is powerful. However, with this power comes a great responsibility to supply the public with the full facts rather than […]