Common wisdom tells us we need plenty of fibre to avoid constipation – so how can you keep things moving when living gluten-free? Nutritionist Kate Arnold shares her tips… Constipation is never pleasant. It can make you feel sluggish and fed up. According to recent research carried out for the makers of constipation treatment Dulcolax, […]
The UK has thankfully made big strides in the last two decades in terms of providing gluten-free options. But, asks Ali Walsh, are other countries still showing us the way forward? In 2001 I moved to Australia and was astonished by the range of gluten-free food available. They even knew the difference between gluten-free and […]
You might think creating a delicious sugar-free icing that looks as good as it tastes would be impossible, but chef Ambra Torelli shows us that this certainly isn’t the case with her ingenious recipes for sugar-free icing… How to make sugar free icing for cookies By Ambra Torelli (www.littlebitesofbeauty.com) Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that […]
It’s nearly pumpkin season! We all love it in our pies, cupcakes or even spice lattes… However, there are more reasons than just a delicious taste to get totally obsessed with this autumn superfood! Let’s take a look at the health benefits of pumpkins… We asked Shona Wilkinson, Head Nutritonist at www.nutricentre.com to tell us […]
We’ve all heard about the perks of protein and why it is essential for our bodies; it helps boost our energy, keeps us feeling full and helps our bodies recover. But how do we know if we’re lacking in this vital nutrient? “If you’re following a vegetarian or vegan diet, it’s particularly important to […]
Nutritional expert and founder of Nosh Detox, Geeta Sidhu-Robb, shares her expertise on how to actively fight against Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and ensure that we stay glowing inside and out throughout the cold and dark of winter. What is SAD? A staggering 1 million people in the UK will experience the gloomy symptoms of […]
There is only a limited amount of food you can eat in a single day. In order to maximise the amount of nutrients you take in, it makes sense to spend your ‘calorie budget’ wisely. The best way to do that is to simply eat the foods that carry the greatest amount and variety of […]
Quitting refined sugar can be tough, but given how incredibly harmful sugar can be, it is definitely worth the effort. Kris Gunners shows us some worthy alternative sweeteners… Stevia Stevia is a very popular low-calorie sweetener. It is extracted from the leaves of a plant called stevia rebaudiana. This plant has been grown for sweetness […]
Michelle Kickham looks at some credible and tasty ways to get all the protein you need without relying on unwanted dairy… Macronutrients; carbohydrates, fats and proteins are crucial. Life cannot be sustained without them. Of course, all three are important, but protein definitely gets the most attention – and for good reason! Protein is essential […]
As more and more of us have turned our backs on fibre, Kirsty Henshaw shows us how this unhealthy deficit is one that we should now look to rectify… Fibre is all too often the neglected component of our diet. Although health and nutrition topics flood the media, covering everything from the demonisation of carbohydrates […]