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I’m confused. I see food-packaging claiming “no trans-fats,” but when I read the label, the ingredients list “partially hydrogenated oil.” I thought they were the same thing. Can you explain?Is this you? Trans-fatty acids (TFAs) and partially hydrogenated oils are not...
The easiest and most delicious homemade no churn vanilla ice-cream! You only need 3 ingredients and 10 minutes to make a batch of this - no ice-cream maker needed! Are you a big fan of making ice-cream at home but I've never found a vanilla ice-cream that I really...
Last time I shared some wise words from a newsletter I follow about seratonin. Why re-do the research when someone's already done it right? There are some really simple ways to protect and promote your seratonin levels and here are a number of them in no particular...
You may well have heard of seratonin. It's a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes and has been linked to several important functions in the body. We know it as our ‘feel good’ neurotransmitter but the other roles of serotonin...
For people battling high cholesterol, choosing meals wisely can be a challenge, but it is essential. Restaurants, parties, even seemingly healthy take-outmay present unhealthy temptations. But simple dietary modifications can help you eliminate those unhealthy...
I'm going to start with the bottom line first! We need to stop thinking our cravings for sweets and sugary foods need to be “controlled.” Instead, let’s think a little deeper about what might be missing from your diet and what your relationship with food is like. If...
If I were to ask you what your stress levels are like at the moment overall – where would they fall on the scale? If you’re like most people today, I’d say they land on the higher end of things. Sadly, it’s a state of our current lifestyles that stress factors into...
Over recent years, the dietary term “plant-based” has gained increasing interest from the western world, due to a variety of reported health and environmental benefits. But what does it mean exactly, and why should we try to eat a more plant-based diet? What is plant...
If you were to pull out a blank piece of paper and list all the factors that drain your energy and/or stress you out over a day or a week, I wonder what would be on that list? From everything which might be over-whelming you in your workplace, to your home environment...
And what happens if you miss it? It’s often called the most important meal of the day, but skipping breakfast has become a popular trend in recent years. What’s the deal with our morning meal? Here’s where you can get the facts – and pick up some top breakfast tips...