Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that we should be eating on a regular basis but it is rarely in the spotlight. It is a cruciferous vegetable and has been linked […]

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Can you tell apart your fruits from your veg? Most of us think we can! From a culinary and cultural perspective we are wired to believe that fruits are sweet […]

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Feel like you have overindulged, or feel sluggish and bloated and want to get back on track? Is your waistband a little too tight for comfort?  These can be signs that […]

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It is Valentine’s Weekend and that means lots of romantic meal treats going on all over the world. But that’s no reason not to make them healthy! As part of his […]

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For years fat has been painted as the “bad guy” when it comes to weight loss. This is untrue, eating fat can actually help you lose weight. There are three […]

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Generally as we age we are more at risk of high blood pressure, particularly at age 50 for men and women. Women have some protection before menopause from oestrogen. Men however, […]

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Obesity defined Obesity refers to an excess of body fat and the Obesity Action Coalition suggests two common methods to determine whether an individual is obese. The first is Body […]

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You’ve heard before that fiber is part of a well-rounded diet yet many people still aren’t getting enough of it. I think it’s time to spread the word on the […]

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Being called “skinny fat” ranks pretty high on the list of gym slang insults. The actual physical appearance of skinny fat is barely detected until you remove your shirt. There the […]

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Tricks of the dieting world Alright, let’s get right down to business. Sadly, a lot of you are fooled into believing certain things when it comes to dieting. Words carry zero […]

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The truth is, consuming artificial sweeteners is just as bad for you as sugar In fact, artificial sweeteners can be more harmful to your health. Sugar has been identified as […]

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Smoothies are a great way to start the day Fill in a hunger gap or grab a meal on the run. But one thing is clear – you want to enjoy […]

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