Food Articles

When we think of cancer, we often think of it as a big disease on which we can have little impact.  But that is not the case. Here Orla Dolan CEO of Breakthrough Cancer research talks about how what we actually do can have the power to lower our risk of getting different types of cancers.

Christmas dinner can be a daunting and weighty task, and very often we can get too caught up in preparing the ‘perfect’ traditional trimmings, hoping they’re exactly like (or even better than) last year’s and the years before. This Christmas, why not shake things up and consider exploring some continental Christmas sides to go along with your main dish?

Familiarising yourself with food labels means arming yourself with as much knowledge about the food you are about to consume as possible. Does this product take you closer to your goals, or does this product take you further from your goals?  It’s a confusing territory, especially owing to the voluntary nature of some food labelling, and what manufacturers can do to dodge some of the more directive labelling such as a red traffic light (more below). Think of this post as an FAQ on label reading. 

If you’d like to plan for some indoor family bonding, while teaching your little ones all about nutrition, healthy eating and the importance of a balanced diet, we have some top tips to share with you to get you on your way! 

Physical inactivity is one of the primary drivers of many chronic diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular disease. Daily exercise should be part of a healthy lifestyle, and the food you eat around this physical activity can really optimise your energy levels, your recovery, and changes in body composition that will further promote health. Check out this VIDEO recipe from Carla Bredin of Wildhealthy. 

Healthy hosting is all about using good quality ingredients to create your own drinks, dips, and snacks. Watch this VIDEO by Carla Bredin on how to make delicious non alcoholic ginger beer for your next gathering! There's a host of healthy snacks in this blog post too.

This post by Carla Bredin focuses on food intolerance and the distinction between allergy and intolerance.

Is it possible to bake something that is dairy-free, wheat-free, gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free, sugar-free, and still taste delicious? Our Nutritionist Carla Bredin proves it is possible with this delicious Focaccia bread. 

The fibre message has been around for a long time, but it isn’t exactly glamorous. No one wants to talk about roughage, or bulking up their stool. And when you think of fibre, most people think of wheat bran, or prunes, or linseeds. t We need to continue talking about fibre, and its connection to improved health. As the raging polarisation of fats vs carbohydrates continues in the nutrition science sphere (you’ll know it as the fat is evil/sugar is evil debate), one steadfast tenet of optimum nutrition that hasn’t wavered, is that increased consumption of fibre correlates with reduced risk of chronic disease.