healthy diet

You get pregnant, you gain weight. So, by that logic, when you’re no longer pregnant, the weight should slip right off, right? Not necessarily. While giving birth helps you to shed, on average, about five kilograms of pregnancy weight, the…

Most of the people who switch to the Mediterranean Diet say they’ll never go back, and why would they? The Mediterranean Diet has been shown to guard your wellbeing against diabetes, enhance your heart health, boost your anti-ageing…

What constitutes a healthy diet? There’s so much conflicting nutritional advice in the media, you can wonder whether picking the wrong tips might do more harm than good to your wellbeing. However, we’ve picked up the Dietary Guidelines for…

Are you planning to opt for a Mediterranean diet? If you are looking for a heart healthy diet plan then this might be the right one for you. The components of Mediterranean diet include the basics of healthy eating incorporated with…

Society has become increasingly health conscious in recent years, and thanks to the internet we are more knowledgeable than ever about what our bodies need. This increasing desire to be healthy and live stronger lives has resulted in people…

With September comes a new time of busyness. The kids are starting school, the shops are gearing up for Christmas and you’re just trying to keep things together on a day-to-day basis. With all that going on, diet and nutrition wellness goes…

The cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome is not known, but many people suffer with this gut condition. The symptoms vary but tend to include bloating, abdominal pain, and even constipation or diarrhoea. These come and go though. You can't be…

Losing weight is not just about dropping pounds, but getting healthy. Many people focus on the numbers on the scale instead of getting healthy, and once they reach their goals, they fall into old, unhealthy habits. Fortunately, there is a…

We are often reminded about how our diets will affect our bodies. The numerous articles, the trailblazer-paths of adverts with smug, size-6-or-lower models with perfect skin or just simply the continuous reminder from friends and family…

Herbal tea has long been associated with a healthy diet, thanks to the lack of sugar and the belief that herbal remedies are good for us. With winter fast approaching, we’re suddenly looking for ways to overcome the drying indoor heating…

We all know that losing weight is tough and requires a lot of hard work - so, if you can make life a little easier, you should! The first step towards shifting the pounds is to change your dietary habits and following a strict nutritional…

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…

Those suffering with type 2 diabetes will be aware of the importance of the glycemic index, and why choosing foods with a low glycemic index is important for managing your disease. Rice is one of those tricky foods which can cause…

It’s a well-known fact that calcium is good for your bones, and when combined with vitamin D it can help to prevent osteoporosis. This damaging condition can be reduced though with the help of your diet – if you reduce the amount of salt,…

A leading cause of disability in many countries, arthritis can greatly affect the activities that its sufferers can take part in. This debilitating condition can cause numerous symptoms, such as an aching or swelling in the joints, leading…

A recent study has found that two-thirds of people are undernourished, yet overweight or even obese in many cases. As society continues to feast on processed foods and combine it with minimal physical activity, we are setting ourselves up…

If you’re trying to fight malnutrition, carb-based staples such as wheat and rice won’t do the job effectively. Your body will be lacking in vital vitamins and minerals which you need in order to function effectively. The best way to…

You’ve always been told that you are what you eat, but recent studies suggest that when you eat could play a bigger part than once thought. Timing is everything, it appears, in helping you to lose weight, in addition to the regular rule of…

We’ve all been there – you eat and drink too much over the festive season and then aim to diet in the New Year in a bid to shift those extra pounds. However, health experts claim that too many people opt for the quick route of fad diets…

A syrup used by food manufacturers may be increasing our risk of getting type 2 diabetes, says new research. The project by Oxford University compared the amount of the sweetener in the diets of people across the world with their diabetes…

You may think that you’ve tried everything you can to lose weight – increased your fitness, followed a low fat diet and so on, and whilst these things may have benefitted your wellness and wellbeing, they haven’t actually helped you to shed…

The majority of the research to date seems to indicate that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is hereditary, but a new body of research is coming to light which appears to suggest that environmental factors could play a part, too. …

Modern diets are rich in fats, sugar and salt, which may sometimes be the tastier option but it doesn’t do anything for your health. Your body requires various nutrients in order to function effectively, so what you feed it is vital for a…

Changing your diet can ease the pain of your arthritis and keep you fit and healthy at the same time. Maintaining the right body weight for your height through diet and exercise is important for your overall health. But people…

A healthy diet can help asthma sufferer’s deal with many of the adverse effects of this chronic condition. Doctors don’t know what causes asthma to develop in an individual but many sufferers also have food allergies that can provoke the…

Whilst many people are probably unaware of what a chia plant is - it has nonetheless become a very popular means of maintaining a healthy diet and reducing the risk of heart disease. People have actually used the plant for thousands of…