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Savvy Sugar Swaps

Savvy Sugar Swaps
If you are like most of us you enjoy the taste of sugar. The sweet hit on the tongue can be satisfying but unfortunately this immediate taste satisfaction has an after effect of energy and excess energy in a day can add unwanted additions to your waistline, increase your risk of chronic diseases and overall…
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My Child Refuses To Eat Healthy Options!

My Child Refuses To Eat Healthy Options!
Does the title of this blog ring any bells for you as a parent in your house? Having a child or adolescent which will only eat the sometimes food range and nothing else? You are not alone and there are many parents and carers who face this dilemma. So what can you do? Firstly you…
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Don’t Let Food Labels Trick You!

Don’t Let Food Labels Trick You!
If you find yourself reaching for the most obvious food or drink product in a supermarket you are not alone. Unfortunately the supermarket knows this is the habit of most people and places the products they want you to buy rather than are most healthy for you. This often are products high in sugar fat…
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Foods to Improve Your Mental Health

Foods to Improve Your Mental Health
Your mental health effects your entire life. What you choose to eat influences your mood in more ways than one. Below are some meal and snack ideas which are high in fibre, protein and contain mood and gut loving components. Fibre and protein will help you feel fuller for longer and dampen the desire to…
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Fats, Aren’t They All The Same?

Fats, Aren’t They All The Same?
Do you know why you need fat in your diet? Firstly, it provides you with energy not only immediately but the stored fat in your body helps to keep you active when your energy stores from carbohydrate have run out. Fat provides you with the well needed layer of insulation not only in the cooler…
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Supplements: Do you really need them?

Supplements: Do you really need them?
Have you been one of many fooled to believe supplements are the answer to good health? If so you are not alone as the amount of advertising and money to sell supplements is phenomenal. Firstly, supplements can be needed if prescribed by your GP after deficiency has been identified and supplementing this deficiency through whole…
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The Great Cauliflower Comeback!

The Great Cauliflower Comeback!
When I say cauliflower is the new kale you may pull a face of surprise. You may think of a  a vegetable which is often over boiled, bland and boring. This is not the case anymore and cauliflower is making a comeback! This is good news for many reasons, one being cauliflower  is kind on…
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