Cow’s Milk v. Plant Milks: how do they compare? Cow’s milk is the most consumed dairy product in the world and is now cheaper to buy than water. Milk is almost 90% water with the rest a combination of carbs (mainly lactose sugar), proteins (mainly casein and whey) and fat. It also has most of… Continue reading Cow’s Milk v. Plant Milks: how do they compare?
Is Booze Bad for Us? Gone are the days when we could enjoy a bottle of wine or a few beers with friends without experiencing a vague sense of guilt. Everywhere we look, we are told alcohol will increase our risk of cancer, liver disease and heart disease but this is in stark contrast to… Continue reading Is Booze Bad for Us?
Lemon Water: is it magical or a myth that needs busting? Headlines have linked drinking lemon water to many health claims, including weight loss, improved digestion, ‘alkalising’ effects on the body, improved skin, and detoxification. The research, especially human studies, to support these health claims is minimal. Let’s cut to the chase, there is absolutely… Continue reading Lemon Water: is it magical or a myth that needs busting?
Are Your Allergies Worse than Usual? If so, histamine might be responsible. What is histamine? Histamine is part of your localised immune response. The second your body releases histamine, your nose will start to itch and run. This is how histamine and your body get rid of potentially harmful substances. You might already know all… Continue reading Are Your Allergies Worse than Usual? If so, histamine might be responsible.
Persistent Headaches – What can you do? Have you ever had a stubborn headache? The ones you can’t get rid of no matter what you do. Persistent headaches can have a huge negative impact on work, your family and social life, and general day-to-day activities. We are going to look at some common causes, when… Continue reading Persistent Headaches – What can you do?
Avocado Oil: the next big thing? It costs twice as much as extra virgin olive oil and six times more than some seed oils but is it really any healthier? Blood Fats: a small study said it can reduce cholesterol and triglycerides but on closer inspection of the research, it appears olive oil and… Continue reading Avocado Oil: the next big thing?
What is Air Frying and is it Really Healthy? Recently, air fryers have become incredibly popular. People say these machines give you the same fried food taste and texture, without using lots of oil. Because there’s less oil, many people believe air frying is healthier. Here, we’ll explain how air fryers work, how it compares… Continue reading What is Air Frying and is it Really Healthy?
Is Pasta Healthy? Pasta’s reputation is at an all-time low and often linked to the UK’s obesity epidemic, but have we got our facts straight? Each year Italians consume an average of 23kg of pasta per person whilst in the UK, we eat a mere 3kg per person and our consumption is decreasing. At… Continue reading Is Pasta Healthy?
IS CAFFEINE HEALTHY? As always, there is no absolute ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ in nutritional science but understanding what it is and what it does, can help you make informed decisions. So what is caffeine? It’s a naturally occurring plant compound, which is thought to function for the plant as an insect repellent and herbicide.… Continue reading IS CAFFEINE HEALTHY?
VITAMIN D: FOOD, SUNSHINE AND SUPPLIMENTATION Here in the Uk, 1 in 6 of us are said to be deficient in vitamin D. Lots of factors contribute to the deficiency but on a basic level, we can’t produce enough of it from sunshine alone and reserves gathered over summer aren’t enough to see us through Winter. … Continue reading VITAMIN D: FOOD, SUNSHINE AND SUPPLIMENTATION
