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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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!
Obesity: “Tell People They Must Not Eat So Much” – Former Minister
A Conservative ex-minister wants the Government message on obesity to focus on telling people “they must not eat so much”. Lord Robathan was commenting on the country’s anti-obesity strategy in the House of Lords, with the former Conservative MP claiming it should be “socially unacceptable” to be very overweight. He said; “I’m glad the Government… Continue reading Obesity: “Tell People They Must Not Eat So Much” – Former Minister
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
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
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
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