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THE WORD ON WELLNESS & NUTRITION

Everything You Need to Know about Sugar

Sugar often comes with negative connotations. Many people are advised to go completely sugar free or opt for unrefined versions. Some common claims include it causing cancer, and it has even been claimed that sugar is as addictive as cocaine.

Seasonal Eating

Seasonal eating is something that humankind has been doing for centuries. However, recently is it becoming more conscious and spoken about, particularly because of the impact it can have on our environment.

What is Oxidative Stress and how can we Prevent it?

You’ve probably heard the term ‘oxidative stress’ buzzing around the health and wellness community, but you may be wondering “what does it actually mean?”

My Second Trimester

I will start with the fact that it is so much more enjoyable than the first trimester! If you read my previous blog, you’ll know I suffered with all day nausea and ate very little colour! But the 12 week mark was a real turning point and although I have had occasional headaches and fatigue, my body started to feel more alive again in the second trimester.

How can Nutrition Support our Brain Health?

Here we will uncover the research behind nutrition, diet and brain health as well as the role food can have on our mood and mental health.

Supplements: Do we need them?

Trying to decide which supplements are needed for optimal health can be challenging: with the mixed messages from media, influencers, friends, and family, it can leave you confused about what you actually need. So let’s look at the research.

Are Vegan Diets Healthier?

How does a well-balanced vegan diet match up against one that contains animal products?

How to Address Emotional Eating

Emotional eating refers to food being consumed in response to feelings or emotions, rather than physical hunger cues that tell you when, what, and how much to eat. Emotional eating is often called “bad” or a problem to be dealt with, however it’s actually a very normal response to emotions.

Eating Healthy on a Budget

It’s a common misconception that healthy eating has to be expensive, when actually there are a number of ways we can help keep spending under control but still manage to consume a healthy, nutritious diet.

How to stay Healthy whilst Working from Home…

Here are some tips to help you stay healthy when working at home:

How can diet affect our bone health?

In the UK, milk and milk products, such as cheese and yoghurts, account for almost half of all calcium intake in adults. But, with more and more people transitioning to a vegan diet or reducing their consumption of animal products, it is important to focus on including vegan sources of calcium in your diet.