nutrition

Helping your child succeed at school is a big part of family wellness, but you may be going about things the wrong way. While helping with homework and meeting with teachers can help your children academically, you’re better off starting…

Snacking is the bane of many a person attempting to lose weight. Having a chocolatey snack between meals can seem immensely tempting but doing so regularly can completely compromise all the hard work you’ve been putting into your diet. One…

A healthy, balanced diet that includes five portions of fruit and vegetables every day is the gold standard recommended by nutritionists. But for one reason or another, not everyone finds it easy to get those five portions in their daily…

You can't really do a 'one size fits all' on nutrition. Though our requirements may be essentially the same we all have different allergies, resistances and diets and as such we'll all need to eat more of some things and avoid other things…

Your child’s nutritional wellness is very important, but how do you know if their day-care facility believes the same thing? While you might assume institutions would follow recommended guidelines, you can’t be there every minute of every…

Getting a fitness instructor can help take your gym efforts to the next level, but that’s not always a viable option, financially speaking. So how do you take care of your wellbeing without the price tag? Take their advice! We’ve spoken to…

The use of vitamins, minerals and supplements for sports nutrition is a topic still hotly contested by sportspeople and nutritionists alike. One big school of thought, associated with naturopathy and the wellness benefits of food cures say…

For optimum health and wellbeing, the health of your teeth and bones is vital. It’s an issue that we all need to pay particular attention to when confronting the ageing process; with 50 per cent of all women likely to develop osteoporosis…

There’s no denying that nutrition, and how different foods affect your wellbeing, is a science. However, calling it “a science” can make you think that you’ll get black and white results every time, which isn’t the case. Sports dietician…

A food manifesto is needed for Britain’s under fives to tackle the twin problems of obesity and malnutrition. A new report from the founder of a leading baby food company wants politicians and the food industry to collaborate on a project…

Modern society has developed a penchant for sugary treats and fatty foods, which is having a major impact on our bodies. For many of us, overeating or comfort eating is a way of life, and it’s primarily junk food that we opt for. Likewise,…

There’s no better way of improving your diet than by introducing more home-cooked and healthy meals, so the food shop is the first area you should adjust if you’re aiming to eat better. Research has shown that the average shopper spends…

If you’re trying to lose weight, you’ll no doubt be familiar with the concept that many diet-friendly foods are not very filling, which can often lead to you overeating on the wrong foods. Soup is a comforting meal as well as being…

Anyone whose loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease feels desperate to give them a lifestyle that will maintain their wellbeing for as long as possible. A doctor’s supervision is, of course, of vital importance, but there are many…

Fruit and vegetables are good for you. There’s no denying this truth. Doctors say we need five servings a day for optimum health but it can be more than a little tricky to fit that in! You’re busy, life is hectic and you simply don’t have…

The most common time for an energy slump, so studies tell us, is 2.16 in the afternoon, which is when most workers feel drained of energy and unable to concentrate. It’s at this point in the day when it is most tempting to reach for a…

It’s a common concept among gym goers that eating a meal rich in carbohydrates before going to bed causes the body to store fat around the stomach. But is this the case? While this isn’t the whole story, there are elements to this myth that…

One of the most depressing truths of life is that we’re all getting older. There are lots of people that deny this, lots of people who thrash against the inevitable with more and more extreme cosmetic procedures, never willing to accept…

Baseball players are top athletes who are always looking for ways to legally increase their performance, and, with, increasing frequency, they are looking to vitamins, minerals and supplements. Thankfully, the use of steroids is now very…

With the new Government changes, the Food Standards Agency has lost its nutrition policy, with rumours previously abound that the FSA would be lost altogether in a bid to build a new approach to public health. The health department has…

A notoriously healthy choice, salads may not be all that we hoped for when it comes to the nutritious option. If you’re choosing your salad at a fast food outlet, a café or at the supermarket, it could actually be bad for you – these types…

Jose Antonio, the CEO of the International Society for Sports Nutrition (ISSN) has recently stated that he does not think that there will be any new vitamins, minerals and supplements appearing on the market, and that the future will be…

Here are ten of the most commonly held myths that surround sports nutrition: 1. Eating more protein will mean more muscle growth Of course muscle is made up of protein, and it’s very important that we get enough in our diets. It’s…

Much like every other diet, if you’re thinking of making the switch over to vegetarianism, you need to make sure you’re aware of what nutrients you need to include, ensuring a balanced and healthy diet. Research has shown that vegetarians…

Nutrition is an important component in natural treatments for arthritis. The chronic disorder causes inflammation of the joints and with certain foods known to be inflammatory products, the right diet is considered essential for symptom and…

The complementary supplement currently hyped as the next ‘super food’ is starting to get exposure in the wellbeing media. Monringa oleifera is an extract from the ‘horseradish tree’ native to several tropical countries. All parts of the…

While you may be trying to turn back the hands of time with expensive treatments and moisturisers which promise you a more youthful glow, the answer could well be lying in your kitchen! One of the most effective ways to improve the…

Eggs are one of the most wonderful natural resources that we have. Any healthy diet should include eggs, and the nutrition that they provide is incredibly beneficial for your wellness and wellbeing in all kinds of ways. You…

Embarking on the challenge of a vegan diet can be a complex task, particularly if you’re unsure which nutrients you need to add into your diet in order to be healthy. It can be easy to assume that everything will stay the same with the…

When you’re pregnant, you are maintaining a healthy diet for two so it’s important that you give your body all the nutrients it needs. This can be hard enough as it is, but for vegetarian mothers it can be even harder to ensure you’re…