Do you know how much sugar is in a bottle of wine? Does it take you past the daily sugar limit for an adult? The answer, surprisingly to many, is yes! A recent study of more than 30 bottles of wine found two glasses was enough to hit the recommended daily sugar limit for adults.… Continue reading Sugar Limit: Study Fires Wine Warning
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Calorie Count: Will it Make a Difference on Menus?
The use of an obligatory calorie count on menu offerings has been met with a mixed response in terms of just how effective the move will be. In an effort to tackle a rising obesity problem in the UK, the Government is rolling out the initiative in April, which requires any café or restaurant run… Continue reading Calorie Count: Will it Make a Difference on Menus?
Journey Through Veganuary: Why I’ve embraced it
One of the team at Onhealth took on Veganuary at the start of 2021 and hasn’t looked back since. We decided to ask Amy, our Digital Marketing Manager, about her journey through Veganuary and beyond… Why did you decide to go vegan? I had toyed with the idea of going vegan for a while… Continue reading Journey Through Veganuary: Why I’ve embraced it
Veganuary 2022: Why Make the Switch?
Veganuary 2022 is upon us once more and, for some, they’ll be looking for reasons to keep it going beyond January, when the awareness campaign comes to an end. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (more commonly known as PETA) has come up with a list of reasons to go vegan permanently after giving… Continue reading Veganuary 2022: Why Make the Switch?
Going Alcohol-Free: Mix it up This Dry January 2022!
Going alcohol-free doesn’t mean you need to give up entirely those brands that you know and love. An increasingly popular and valuable market to drinks producers is the non-alcoholic version of their products, ideal for Dry January 2022 participants navigating the first month of the New Year. There are plenty of drinks to choose from,… Continue reading Going Alcohol-Free: Mix it up This Dry January 2022!
Five a day: The Positive Effect on Mental Wellbeing
Your five a day can have a positive impact on mental wellbeing, according to a recent study published in the BMJ Nutrition Prevention and Health journal. A study of secondary school pupils found a link between emotional wellbeing and higher intake of fruit and vegetables during the course of the day. The team behind the… Continue reading Five a day: The Positive Effect on Mental Wellbeing
Losing Weight by Exercising is Tougher for Obese People
Losing weight by exercising is harder to achieve for obese people, according to a recent study. Those behind the research looked at the energy expenditure of 1,754 adults from data collected over decades and supplied by the International Atomic Energy Agency. The results led scientists to believe that the body starts to compensate for extra… Continue reading Losing Weight by Exercising is Tougher for Obese People
Meal Planning: Hectic Schedules are a Chance to Get Organised
Meal planning in September can be a nightmare in the making, or a blessing in disguise! With a return to school for the children, and perhaps a return to the work environment for the adults, never has a greater strain been put on meal times. With that comes the inevitable quick rush to sort out… Continue reading Meal Planning: Hectic Schedules are a Chance to Get Organised
The Way We Eat: Transformation Needed to Boost Health
The nation needs to ‘transform’ the way we eat after a report found less than 1% of the population follow all of the Government’s healthy eating advice. The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has said that following the Eatwell Guide would have a hugely positive impact on health, with the recommendation of at least five portions… Continue reading The Way We Eat: Transformation Needed to Boost Health
Calories: Nine in 10 Households Consumed More During Lockdown
Nine in 10 households during the pandemic added more calories to their intake as additional takeaways and bigger supermarket shops became the norm. Working from home, and the ease of access to food while remote working, has also been identified as a possible factor in this trend across Britain. This sustained calorie increase peaked in… Continue reading Calories: Nine in 10 Households Consumed More During Lockdown
Feel the Benefits: Dry January Positives
As Dry January continues in full flow, hopefully you should be starting to see and feel the benefits. By reducing alcohol intake to zero for a month, Dry January can provide people with a sharp contrast; life with alcohol and life without it. The differences can be noticeable and hugely positive. Drink Aware take a… Continue reading Feel the Benefits: Dry January Positives
Veganuary: The Start of a New You?
January is often a time for lifestyle change as traditions are made and people seek to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. So, what about Veganuary? Often diet comes under the microscope, with veganism growing in popularity for many reasons, including from an ethical and healthy eating perspective. January marks a push to change people’s… Continue reading Veganuary: The Start of a New You?
First Coffee; Are you Having Yours Too Early?
In the UK alone, we drink approximately 95 million cups of coffee per day. But when do you have your first coffee of the day? For many, it is a pick-me-up to boost energy levels at the start of the day, to shrug off the inevitable weariness when you first wake. Research, highlighted in an… Continue reading First Coffee; Are you Having Yours Too Early?
Are Your Portion Sizes Too Big?
Have you looked at the amount of food on your plate and wondered whether your portion sizes are too big? Often these measurements are incredibly subjective and based on the individual’s notions of what is enough and what is too much. It can play a pivotal role in the desire for weight loss, with calorie… Continue reading Are Your Portion Sizes Too Big?
Weight loss journey: Shaun’s Staggering Results
Shaun’s weight loss journey has been nothing short of incredible. When joining the Onhealth programme, Shaun weighed 28 stone and wanted help to improve his health. This improvement would allow him to enjoy playing with his children. It proved the motivating factor behind his decision to lose weight in a structured, achievable way with Onhealth’s… Continue reading Weight loss journey: Shaun’s Staggering Results
Keep Your Focus on the Food!
Do you watch TV while eating an evening meal or snacking? Don’t. Focus on the food. The traditional art of TV time during dinner time could be undermining your desire to lose weight in a sustainable fashion. A recent study has suggested that carrying out an engaging task while eating distracts and may inadvertently encourage… Continue reading Keep Your Focus on the Food!
Healthy Meals on a Budget
When trying to make healthy meals on a budget, the cost can often be off-putting. While visiting the supermarket, shoppers are more encouraged to purchase less healthy products as they are easier to prepare and cheaper to buy. Eating healthily, as part of a weight loss programme, can have huge positive implications for health and… Continue reading Healthy Meals on a Budget
Fitness Wear: Choosing a Style to Suit You
With so much fitness wear to choose from, sometimes it can be a difficult choice. According to Anabel Maldonado, a fashion psychologist; “Our personality traits correlate a lot with our lifestyle choices – what type of person we’re likely to marry, our political affiliation, our favourite kind of music and what we choose to work… Continue reading Fitness Wear: Choosing a Style to Suit You
Weight loss story: Reversing the Impact of Diabetes
Peter’s incredible weight loss story started with his desire to confront a medical condition. On two sets of medication for Type 2 Diabetes, Peter began his journey with Onhealth and made stunning progress as a result. With the help of physiotherapists, a dietitian and a psychologist, Peter took to the task armed with desire and… Continue reading Weight loss story: Reversing the Impact of Diabetes
Prescribed Cycling: The Solution to the Obesity Issue?
The Government recently announced that prescribed cycling will be an option for GPs to help tackle the obesity issue. But is it the solution? The idea is to encourage easier access to bikes and that form of exercise, with the general population being spurred to jump on their bikes as a result of the COVID-19… Continue reading Prescribed Cycling: The Solution to the Obesity Issue?
School Meals: The Changes Kids are Facing
With schools set to return at full capacity in September, the logistics of the school day, including school meals, are under review. Onhealth’s resident dietitian Dawn Shotton believes the impact of Covid-19 related restrictions in social settings could have a detrimental impact on the healthy eating options of those children who rely on school meals.… Continue reading School Meals: The Changes Kids are Facing
A healthier diet: Add colour to your plate
If you are looking for a healthier diet, the secret lies in the colours on your plate. Adding a greater variety of colour can help create a more balanced, nutritious diet; your meals will be boosted in flavour and texture, making for a healthier, more interesting meal. There are many benefits to adding more fruit… Continue reading A healthier diet: Add colour to your plate
Dry January: Are you starting 2020 without alcohol?
Have you started a Dry January to kick off 2020? Becoming an increasingly popular annual tradition, the act of abstaining from alcohol in January is a positive step in addressing alcohol intake. This can have a negative impact on your health. A survey conducted by Alcohol Change UK found that, of those who had carried… Continue reading Dry January: Are you starting 2020 without alcohol?
Don’t like vegetables? Work around it
Researchers in the US have discovered that a loathing of vegetables could be down to your genes. The BBC is reporting that inheriting two copies of the unpleasant taste gene can spoil the taste of foods like broccoli and sprouts. Their story states that we all have two copies of a taste gene called TAS2R38,… Continue reading Don’t like vegetables? Work around it
Food deserts and food swamps
Discussions about public health have centred on ‘food deserts’ and ‘food swamps’, according to studies and reactions in the media. But what are these food deserts and food swamps? Do they now define a generation and their eating habits? How can they be countered? Food desert A food desert is defined, by The Guardian, as… Continue reading Food deserts and food swamps
Weight loss: Getting back on track
In the third instalment of a series of discussions with dietitian Dawn Shotton, the main weight loss topic focuses on recovering from a lapse in your diet. After 20 years as a dietitian, Dawn is hugely knowledgeable on the subject of weight loss and provides her insight below: “Having a dietary lapse is a natural… Continue reading Weight loss: Getting back on track
Understanding what your triggers are is key
In the second instalment of a series of discussions with dietitian Dawn Shotton, the main topic focuses on understanding what your triggers are. After 20 years as a dietitian, Dawn is hugely knowledgeable on the subject and provides her insight below: “It might seem a contradiction, but, the key to staying on track is to… Continue reading Understanding what your triggers are is key
How can I stick to a diet plan?
In the first of a series of discussions with dietitian Dawn Shotton, the main topic focuses on how to stick to a diet plan. After 20 years as a dietitian, Dawn is hugely knowledgeable on the subject and provides her insight below: “How to maintain and stick to a good diet plan really depends on… Continue reading How can I stick to a diet plan?