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Fruit and Fructose – What You Need to Know

There is no denying that fruit is good for us – it is full of nutrients such as vitamin C, antioxidants and fibre.  Yet we are so often advised to limit our intake or to be wary of ‘fruit based’ products.  Why should such a healthful food be restricted?  Or, is there something more specific we should be aware of?  Read on to find out.

2025-10-21T10:41:32+01:0021st October 2025|Food File, General Interest|Comments Off on Fruit and Fructose – What You Need to Know

Cold-Pressed v Chemically Extracted Seed Oil – What’s the Difference?

With the large selection of oils available in the shops it can be difficult to know what to choose.  This post aims to give a brief overview of the two main seed oil production methods: cold-pressed and chemically extracted.

2025-06-04T12:22:48+01:004th June 2025|Food File|Comments Off on Cold-Pressed v Chemically Extracted Seed Oil – What’s the Difference?

How to Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) in Your Diet

UPFs have become so ingrained in our lives that we don’t even notice them, they just seem normal. But, we are learning more and more about their negative consequences for our health (more on this in the next post!). This post looks at how to identify UPFs with tips on reducing your consumption of them.

2024-09-13T12:08:11+01:0013th September 2024|Food File|Comments Off on How to Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) in Your Diet

When Wheat Isn’t an Obvious Ingredient – What to Look For

Cutting out wheat, or reducing your intake, may seem easy: bread, pasta, cake.  However, if you look at the ingredients of packaged foods you may be surprised at [...]

2024-07-10T11:12:37+01:0012th July 2024|Food File|Comments Off on When Wheat Isn’t an Obvious Ingredient – What to Look For

Wheat: Why do so many people have a problem with it?

Wheat has been considered a staple food in the UK for many, many years. Yet, in the 21st century many people are removing it from their diets because they’ve noticed a pattern between their ill-health symptoms and eating wheat. What’s going on? Let’s take a look.

2024-06-04T12:16:14+01:0015th April 2024|Food File|Comments Off on Wheat: Why do so many people have a problem with it?

Raffinose: The Problem With Brussels Sprouts (and other veggies)

It is important to eat our veg, but some veg can cause bloating and wind. The reason brussels sprouts, in particular, have a bad reputation all comes down to a type of sugar called raffinose.

2024-01-31T13:13:06+00:0013th December 2023|Food File|Comments Off on Raffinose: The Problem With Brussels Sprouts (and other veggies)

“Yoghurt is Good for Your Gut”: Is Your Favourite Good for You?

Yoghurt is good for you, and your gut.  But, why and are all yoghurts good?   This article reveals benefits and cautions regarding the healthfulness of yoghurt.

2024-01-31T14:40:37+00:0030th August 2023|Food File|Comments Off on “Yoghurt is Good for Your Gut”: Is Your Favourite Good for You?
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