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Published October 22, 2020 Try this delicious gluten-free bread, it has so much taste and is ideal with almost any accompaniment, such as cheese, cold meats, salad or sweet toppings. This loaf freezes well, so get ahead and always keep one in the freezer! Serves: 20...

Dealing with intolerance to bread

Intolerances & Allergies

Published October 22, 2020 It’s becoming increasingly more common to hear about the “bloating”, “gassiness” and “indigestion” which follows for many after having some bread. Whilst common, it’s certainly not “normal” to experience this kind of reaction. This is not...

Diabetes prevention: 5 ways to take control

Published Oct 17, 2020 According to Diabetes UK, 4.7 million people in the UK have diabetes. The most common form of diabetes is Type 2 diabetes. The disheartening rise in obesity rates is the leading reason so many people are now living with the condition. 60% of...

Chicken, broccoli and potato bake

Published October 15, 2020 A great way to use up leftover chicken from a Sunday roast dinner, plus potatoes and broccoli. You can also use spinach or cabbage greens for the health factor, or any other vegetables at all! If they are already cooked, don’t throw them...

How your socio-economic climate can affect your health

Published October 14, 2020 It’s easy to think about what you want to eat and when you want to eat it. Making healthy, tasty choices is not always that simple, particularly if you are dependent on a low income, or if you live in a country or area of the world where...

How to get a good night’s sleep

Published Oct 10, 2020 Sleep allows our bodies to heal and rejuvenate. Too little of it, and we are not only tired, but our health suffers too. Many people either struggle to sleep or don’t get enough each night. A lack of sleep has been linked to brain fog and...

Stay Healthy During Coronavirus

Published Oct 3, 2020 The coronavirus pandemic is affecting our normal routines in all kinds of ways – from having to work from home (or not working at all) to being cut off from friends and family and pressing pause on our favourite hobbies. These disruptions to our...

Six reasons to become a plant based eater

Published Sept 26, 2020 Ethical and environmental benefits aside, the myriad of health benefits reaped by plant-based eaters are well documented. Including a lowered risk of cardiovascular disease, a protective effect against improved mood, improved digestion and...

Pear Power Smoothie

Published Sept 23, 2020 Recipe: 200-250ml almond milk (depending on how thick you want it) 1 organic pear, chopped 2-3 chunks of frozen spinach ½-1 medjul date (depending on how sweet you like it) 1tbsp almond or peanut butter 1tbsp chia seeds 2 brazil nuts 1 scoop...

How to keep calm during lockdown

Published Sept 19, 2020 Whether in lockdown away from loved ones, concerned for an at-risk parent or home-schooling our children, we are all dealing with our fair share of difficulties right now. It is natural to fall into the fear trap when faced with the uncertainty...

Testing for Coronavirus

Covid-19

How are you faring at the moment? It’s been a very weird and worrying time, hasn’t it? 2020 has seen us, as a global population, live through unprecedented and unrecognisable times. Thousands of us have been affected by the coronavirus directly, either by having it or...

Cauliflower pizza

Published Sept 16, 2020 This cauliflower pizza crust is a healthy veggie-packed recipe that is naturally gluten-free and lower in calories than a standard dough-based pizza. It’s perfect for people who still want to eat their pizza, while staying healthy or on a lower...

Natural Ways to Support your Immune System

Published Sept 12, 2020 Your immune system helps protect you from viruses, bacteria and other invaders. But that’s not its only role. It’s involved in nearly every other bodily system – from your hormones to your nervous system. A weakened immune system has been...

Looking after your mental health whilst in lockdown

Published Aug 29, 2020 During these times of the COVID-19 pandemic meaning social distancing, missing loved ones and loneliness, many of us are understandably suffering with poor mental health. Fear and worry about catching the virus, or loved ones catching the virus,...

Keeping the little ones entertained during lockdown

Published Aug 22, 2020 If you’re struggling to keep your children entertained during this period of quarantine and social distancing, then you’re not alone. Parents and guardians up and down the country are desperately looking for ways to alleviate the kid’s boredom...

Maintaining social connections whilst socially distancing

Published Aug 15, 2020 At the moment, we’re all currently doing all we can to help “flatten the curve” of the coronavirus by self-isolating if we have symptoms of the virus, or socially distancing. This means, that aside from those on the front line, most of us are...

Supporting a healthy immune system

Published Aug 8, 2020 When we think of our health, we quite often break it down into ‘areas’ as well as our overall health. For example, we might think of our heart health, or our mental health, and what we can do to support them. But how often do we think of our...

The importance of vitamin D for the immune system

Published Aug 1, 2020 Vitamin D isn’t usually the first vitamin we think of when we think of our immune health. It’s usually vitamin C, which is found in citrus fruits, berries and kiwi fruits. Vitamin C is crucial for a healthy immune system, but it’s not the only...

Simple and quick store cupboard meal ideas that are still healthy