UPFs: What are they and are they bad?
UPFs have featured a lot in the media recently because they may cause harm. This post looks at what UPFs are and why they might be a problem.
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.
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 [...]
When Sugar Isn’t Sugar
It may sound like a simple task, but identifying sugar in ingredients lists can be more difficult than you may expect. If you want to reduce your sugar intake, here is a quick guide to the clues used on packaging and in recipes.
Fruit and Vegetables: Why You Need Them
You will have heard the phrase “eat your 5-a-day” many times. But, what does it actually mean, and why are fruit and vegetables important? This post aims to answer these questions.
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.
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.
“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.
Why Brussels Sprouts Are Likely To Make You……To Give You Wind
Brussels sprouts are probably the vegetable that is most associated with Christmas, but eating too many may result in embarrassing flatulence. This is because not all parts of [...]
Potatoes: Friend or Foe?
I was recently asked why white potatoes are thought to be bad for us, and it is a common misconception. They are a vegetable that isn’t considered to [...]