Food

The safety of our food is paramount but concerns continue to grow about the effects of chemicals used in food production on our health. It’s important to know where our food is coming from and what potential risks there are from the…

Every day, you are surrounded with images of appetising and often unhealthy food on TV, billboards, magazines and websites - everywhere you look, in fact. An article in the journal ‘Psychology & Health’ raises questions about how this…

Detoxing has deep roots in nearly all ancient medical practices, religions and cultures. It helps to support a balanced lifestyle and aims to prevent disease. Your body is equipped with a sophisticated set of organs and systems designed…

Keeping an average child healthy and happy is a full time job, simply because there are so many every day factors to take into account.  School runs, after-school care and activities, shopping, cooking, washing, dentist appointments and so…

Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and infection. When you get a cut or sore, the area around will become red and swollen as the body defends itself by sending immune cells and key nutrients to the wounded part to help it…

We all remember our parents telling us to chow down our greens, with resulting responses of reluctantly-bobbing heads; but with Philippine raw food chefs Asha Peri and Daniw Arrazola, this advice has become their way of life. For British…

Would you like to impress your dinner party guests with beautifully-presented dishes? Or perhaps you’re looking to speed up food preparation to save time in the kitchen. Well, however you’re looking to improve your culinary techniques, a…

It’s something most of us use every day and yet many people don’t give their fridge the care and attention it deserves. By looking after your fridge, you’ll not only promote good food hygiene but could also help it to run more…

There are several wellness reasons to give your family a good, nutritional diet. Too much sugar or not enough nutrients can cause weight gain, health problems and even reduce your children’s cognitive ability, but what about their emotional…

A young woman named Maribel became an inspirational character when the university where she was a lecturer first adopted a wellness programme. Maribel took a cavalier attitude towards fitness, and joked that she and her colleagues should…

Some gardeners regard birds as a pest, causing destruction by eating newly planted seeds and seedlings. But just as many see birds as a useful ally; eating slugs and snails, as well as providing a welcome sight in the garden. Whatever your…

Genetically modified food has divided experts for years. Some say that it is necessary to feed a growing global population whilst others object to GM food on the grounds that it is unethical and poses health risks for both humans and for…

It's definitely one of those nights – you can tell. From somewhere, whether it's the suave bar, the mood-filled restaurant or the simple snuggle on the couch, you can tell. Your partner is giving you the look – and you feel sexy. You can…

It is common knowledge that places with a lot of sick people, such as hospitals, are hotbeds for contagious diseases. However, there are many other places where diseases are often spread, and can be avoided. Here are some of the worst…

When it comes to anti-aging products, you may have all kinds of lotions and potions piled up in your bathroom cabinet and on the nightstand. Anything that claims to look after the wellness and wellbeing of your skin as you get older has got…

Whilst children have become the focus of vitamins and supplements, the word on the medical street is that there is very little need to. Medical professionals are standing their ground, saying that if the child is adequately nourished,…

Picking the right wine to have with your food is very important and people often spend a lot of time and money trying to come up with the right flavour combination for them. If this is something you want to be serious about you might start…

When you find out that you are pregnant, one of the first things that comes to mind, after the euphoria has worn off, is what to do and what not to do to ensure that you give birth to a healthy baby. Suddenly good nutrition becomes…

Storing food correctly not only preserves the appearance, texture and flavour of your ingredients but also protects from food poisoning. By taking care of products you could save money too as you won’t need to throw away food that has…

Osteoporosis is a degenerative condition that is characterised by the thinning and weakening of the bones. It causes a huge number of problems especially as people get older. Of course, thinning bones is a natural part of the ageing…

Sometimes root vegetables can get quite bad press. This is due to the fact that they have a higher carbohydrate level than many other vegetables. This meant that for a long time the only root vegetables that were really given any time in…

We often take our food labels for granted – we assume that they are always correct and show all the available data. Ever since the horsemeat scandal people have been viewing food labels with a lot more scrutiny and now it seems that…

 We’ve all been there - it reaches 3pm and we start to feel really low and grumpy if we don’t get our sugar fix. However, nutritionists would argue that it’s not the sugar we need to load up on, but rather brown rice and mung beans a few…

A deficiency in any vitamin or mineral can cause health problems, and so some people turn to certain supplements to give themselves a wellness boost. However, though vitamin E is very important for your body, it has been suggested that…

Often, when reading about wine, you’ll notice that the acidity of the liquid is usually mentioned. Wines are complex in flavour and one thing that gives them lift is their acidity and strength – it provides brightness to the flavour and…

According to the American Dental Association (ADA), food choices play a critical role in preventing tooth decay. In fact, certain food choices not only stain teeth, but are also very harmful to overall dental health. Below are just six of…

The idea of losing weight is extremely popular but there is often a misconception that the only way to lose weight is to reduce the amount that you eat. In fact, often you can lose weight simply by altering what you eat and in some cases…

Junk food might be the tastier option, but it does very little for our health, both mental and physical. Eating too many saturated and trans fats can lead to a high cholesterol, increased risk of coronary heart disease and other health…

Your oven is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your kitchen. Take good care of an oven and it becomes easier and more enjoyable to make delicious meals for you and your family. One of the most important aspects of caring for…

When it comes to healthy eating, quite often the way in which we cook our food is just as important as the types of food we choose. Methods such as frying can be high in fat whilst grilling or boiling are much healthier. One healthy way of…