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Nutrition 14

 

How long does it take to lose weight?

Your body needs food to help it function, and it uses the calories you consume to fuel everything from repairing cells to thinking or moving. But if you consume more calories than your body needs, it stores these extra calories in the muscles, or as fat. Gradually over time, this will cause weight gain. In […]

January 15, 2018 More
 

The Bottom Line on Fat

Fat is an established medical, political, and social issue across the globe and we can’t stop talking about it. From body shaming to chronic health problems, fat props up a whole industry of doctors, plastic surgeons, psychologists, media corporations, and food manufacturers, to name but a few. What’s more, it’s just been revealed that 1 in […]

May 23, 2016 More
 

The Truth About Metabolism

Metabolism is a misunderstood biochemical process that gets a lot of bad press. The idea of a ‘slow metabolism’ is often blamed as the reason why some people find it difficult to lose weight, and many believe their metabolic rate can be tricked into performing faster with a few ‘super foods’ and dieting techniques. We […]

May 17, 2016 More
 

Do protein shakes work?

Protein shakes, and similar supplements, have become an increasingly popular way of boosting muscle growth. But do protein supplements work? The question largely depends on what counts as ‘work’. No protein supplement, natural or processed, will grow muscle on its own. If you exercise regularly protein will help build your muscles – but only if […]

September 19, 2015 More
 

Healthy Salt Alternatives

It is an established medical fact that regularly ingesting high levels of salt increases the risk of developing high blood pressure and heart disease. However, maintaining good heart health should not mean sacrificing flavour. As a recommended daily allowance, adults should not consume any more than 6g of salt a day. Any food containing more […]

June 17, 2015 More
 

Tips for a heart-healthy BBQ

It’s official – the air is that little bit warmer, the grass is getting slightly longer, you can sometimes see blue sky between the clouds – BBQ season is upon us. And what a delicious season. But what does your heart make of all the feasting, slouching around and drinking? Whilst the odd spot of […]

June 16, 2015 More
 

Matt Dawson’s Mediterranean cod and veg recipe

Seafood is a great choice of protein when you’re trying to eat healthier. This simple fish dishes is pack full of delicious flavours, striking colour, and essential nutrients.

June 4, 2015 More
 

Do fad diets work?

Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions and thousands of Britons search throughout the year for ways to reduce their waistlines. One of the most effective weight-loss methods is dieting, so it’s no surprise that a number of unique diets have sprung up over the last few decades to cater to […]

May 22, 2015 More
 

Food intolerance or allergy?

What’s the difference between food allergy and food intolerance? There has been a lot of coverage in the media about food intolerances and allergies (such as wheat and dairy). But what exactly are they, and what’s the difference between them? Food Allergy – an allergy affects your immune system causing your body to go into […]

April 8, 2015 More
 

Eat your way to a healthy heart

What you eat can have a huge impact on your heart – whether you’re eating too many salty foods or not enough oily fish. A healthy heart diet can reduce your risk of heart disease by cutting out certain foodstuffs and eating more healthy options. So what steps can you take to ensure you have […]

April 7, 2015 More
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