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Here’s to a healthier relationship with food!

To maintain your 'get healthier' goal and make it really work, let us help you with your approach and simplify things, so you can continue to make small changes with long-lasting benefits. 

Make water more interesting!

If you're not too keen on the taste of water try these ideas to add flavour and change things up! Plus advice on other things to look for when making healthy drink choices.

How much sugar is in your drink?

It is estimated that we consume around 14 teaspoons of 'free sugars' per day in food and drink. Adults should ideally have no more than about 6 teaspoons per day, and children no more than about 3 to 4 teaspoons per day - so we are well over-shooting the mark!

What’s the go with vegetarian and vegan diets?

Like any eating-plan, vegetarian or vegan doesn’t necessarily mean healthy! Things to be mindful of...

Is the Keto diet a good idea?

Trying to understand if the Keto diet is right for you? Find out how we can help…  

Low FODMAP diet advice, tips and resources

We have covered the low FODMAP diet in a number of previous articles, here’s a summary and links to other resources, tips and recipes you might find helpful! 

Nutrition advice for long Covid sufferers

If you’re enduring long Covid symptoms and find you are unable to eat well due to smell or taste changes, fatigue, nausea or gut issues, read on…  

Carrot cake muffins

A favourite carrot cake recipe turned into muffins - works a treat! They are really delicious and a healthier twist on the traditional classic recipe - with less sugar and the topping is optional.

Healthy lunches

Trying to figure out what to eat for lunch? Here's some top tips for fuelling yourself with a nutritionally balanced lunch that will have you feeling great.

Boost your pulses

The humble lentils, beans, chickpeas and peas are often overlooked, but not anymore!

Mix things up at lunch time

Variety is the spice of life, mix things up at lunch time. It is super easy to gravitate towards the same lunch options, why not spice things up a bit, add some variety and try a pick n mix plate.

What's the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?

When you’re looking for advice on nutrition, it’s really important to check the credibility of the person dishing out the tips.

Chicken and barley soup

This super simple soup is hearty and delicious! Perfect for a warming winter lunch. Can make double or triple the base recipes (without the chicken) and freeze it, then add freshly cooked chicken after defrosting. You could equally freeze in smaller portions with chicken in it and take out a portion as you need it.

Apricot bliss bites

This quick and easy recipe can be made into bite sizes squares or rolled into bliss balls. These are super tasty and are sure to become a regular go to.

5 things you need to know about salt

There is a lot of confusion around salt. How much is too much? Is the pink stuff better than white?