Healthy Food Swaps
Ever wondered if your eating habits are healthy or why you are finding it hard to shake than unwanted weight? I’ve certainly wondered about this! And still do from time to time, even as a dietitian. The truth is, that … Continued
Kick up the Calcium
For most of us when we were kids, we were told to drink milk for strong bones and teeth! It wasn’t so much the milk that did that, but the calcium in the milk that helped us to grow. But … Continued
Fruit and Veg – What is a serving?
Fruit and veg are important macronutrients that should be eaten every day. But it is important to make sure you eat enough for health benefits. Each country differs with their recommendations, but most have a minimum of 5 fruit and … Continued
Eating for Mental Health and Performance
Life for all of us can get pretty busy and overwhelming from time to time. And as life gets busy, healthy eating (or eating at all) often takes a backseat. This can often lead to you feeling more overwhelmed and … Continued
17 Foods that Help Combat Sugar Cravings
Everyone can experience a craving of ‘something’. It may be a type of food or drink, attention and affection, or a hug from a loved one. Although cravings aren’t all bad, certain cravings such as one for sugar can be. … Continued
9 Ways to Snack Better at Home
During this crazy time of the pandemic, many people are having to work from home or have been furloughed. Additionally, we were hardly given any notice, and before you knew it, people were stockpiling any foods they could find. This … Continued
Sugar is Sugar – no matter the type
I’m not sure about you, but I for one have a sweet tooth. So much in fact, that I need to avoid it most days so it doesn’t become a habit. For many people, having something sweet is a craving … Continued
Are Vegan Diets as Healthy as they Seem?
Am I a vegan? No. I don’t think I ever could be. It’s not that I couldn’t give up meat or animal products (although it would be hard), but more that I would be pretty malnourished if I did since … Continued
Are Organic Foods Really Better than Non-Organic?
Many of us assume that organically grown foods are more nutritious and healthier than standard crops. Some people also feel it’s an environmentally-friendly way of eating, as fewer chemicals are used in organic farming and intensive methods are rare. These … Continued
What is Fibre and Why is it Important for Health
You may recall growing up hearing your parents tell you to eat your greens, and that brown bread is healthy for you. You may have not been too happy with those requests, but you should know, they had good intentions. … Continued