Why everything seems worse in the winter Even though winter has a lot going for it – woolly hats, hot chocolate, curling up with a book, thick socks, a log fire and other things ‘hygge’ coming to mind – something important is missing: light. At this time of year, you go to work before sunrise […]
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I only recently discovered this wonderfully sweet fruit and found it delicious! And this is what I found about them. They are full of nutrients (vitamin A, Bs, C, E, K, manganese, magnesium, copper, phosphorus & potassium) & a great source of fibre. They also contain many antioxidants plant compounds (tannins, beta-carotene, quercetin, kaempferol, lutein, […]
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Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit coming from a tree native to Mexico & Central America. There are a number of varieties with “Hass” being the most common. As well as being an excellent source of fat, protein, carbohydrates and fibre, avocado is rich in B vitamins and vitamin K, with good amount of vitamin […]
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Pumpkin seeds are powerhouses of healthy nutrients. As well as providing fibre, they are an excellent source of proteins and healthy fats (polyunsaturated Omega-3). They also pack magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, copper & zinc, & vitamin K & good amounts of antioxidants (carotenoids, vitamin E), potassium, B2 and folate. They are anti-inflammatory & therefore […]
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Like kale, cauliflower belongs to the brassicas (cabbage) family. It comes in different shapes and colours but the most common is the white one. It is a rich source of fibre, several minerals (potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese), vitamins (B5, B6, folate, C, K) and choline which is essential for brain function and to lower […]
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Why should I eat more fibre? Eat more fibre! Fibre is good for you! Fibre will help you with your skin/mood/gut, etc. Fibre will help you lose weight!… There are countless headlines advising us to eat more fibre. But what is fibre and why do we need it so much? Fibre is an important […]
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110g silken tofu 1 large banana, frozen 250ml kefir 1 tsp cinnamon 👉 Put all the ingredients into a blender and mix until smooth. You can add some milk of your choice if you find it too thick 👉 Optional: add seeds or a spoon of ground flaxseeds on top
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Have you tried kale before? I don’t know about you, but I personally love it! Part of the brassicas (cabbage) family, kale is a nutrient-rich ingredient. It is a cruciferous vegetable and the most common one is curly kale which can be found in most supermarkets these days. It is packed with good vitamins […]
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Chocolate is made from cocoa beans. As an excellent source of antioxidants (flavonoids), dark chocolate with a high cocoa solids content (also called cocoa mass or cocoa butter) of 70%+ is a very nutritious ingredient and is beneficial to health. Antioxidants prevent inflammation and oxidative stress: as such, they slow down the ageing process […]
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Do you often feel irritable? Are you easily annoyed by things? Irritability often comes with feeling annoyed, frustrated or getting upset. What causes irritability? Irritability can be caused by many things. These can be physical: Certain illnesses Pain Fatigue Hormonal changes Lack of sleep Medication Alcohol or drug/substance abuse Diet Or they can be […]
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