Can Bacopa Improve Your Memory?
Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri)is an aquatic herb that is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine (the traditional medical system of India) to address neurological and cognitive deficiencies. Studies show that...
View ArticleAllergies and Food Intolerances
The word allergy is derived from Greek with ‘allos’ meaning different and ‘ergos’ meaning action, so when something foreign enters your body it has to take action by responding to that alien substance....
View ArticleDo You Have a Food Intolerance?
Did you know? It is estimated that 45% of the UK population has a food intolerance. These intolerances can affect many parts of your body including: Skin Eczema, urticaria, itching, rashes...
View ArticleB Vitamins and Their Role in Alzheimer’s Prevention
“Wouldn’t it be nice if people could pop a pill to prevent dementia? If ever it comes to pass, that pill won’t contain B vitamins”, declared the Alzheimer’s Forum, a website for pharmaceutical...
View ArticlePeople with Mental Health Disorders More Likely to Have Heart Attacks
People facing mental health challenges are significantly more likely to have heart disease or stroke, according to a study by the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress. “This population is at high risk, and...
View ArticleFatty Acids in Fish May Shield Brain from Mercury Damage
New findings from research in the Seychelles provide further evidence that the benefits of fish consumption on prenatal development may offset the risks associated with mercury exposure. In fact, the...
View ArticleWhat is Collagen and Why Do We Need it?
If you are interested in anti-ageing products, you will probably know that the promise of many of them is to “increase collagen production”. But what is collagen, and why do we need it? Put simply,...
View ArticleDiet and Nutrition Essential for Mental Health
By Fiona Wilkinson Evidence is rapidly growing showing vital relationships between both diet quality and potential nutritional deficiencies and mental health, a new international collaboration led by...
View ArticleHow to Stay at a Healthy Weight
Have you gradually gained weight over the years? Or have you lost a significant amount of weight then gained it back quickly? So, should you even bother to try and lose weight at all? The answer is...
View ArticleWheat Allergies, Celiac Disease and the Importance of a Gluten Free Diet
If food allergy testing uncovers celiac disease, wheat allergies or gluten intolerance, the only option is a gluten-free diet Gluten is a protein-carbohydrate mix found in wheat and wheat products....
View ArticleHow to Make Courgette ‘Spaghetti’
So, last week — and I really can’t imagine why it’s taken me so long — I finally got around to learning how to make courgette spaghetti and buying a spiralizer. A what, I hear you ask? You know, one of...
View ArticleCourgette Parmigiana
OK, I’m having a bit of a ‘courgette fest’ and exploring more vegetables since buying my spiralizer a couple of weeks ago. While I was looking for more recipes I came across this one for Courgette...
View ArticleSpaghetti Squash with Spinach, Parmesan and Egg
This recipe is a extract from What to Eat — A 14-day guide to healthy eating — 14 days of breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks to get you on the road to a healthy lifestyle. It is a delicious...
View ArticleEating This For Breakfast Reduces Food Cravings Later in The Day
What you should eat for the ‘most important meal of the day’. New research shows that eating a good breakfast — particularly one rich in protein — boosts a critical neurotransmitter, which may lower...
View ArticleThe Latest Miracle Brain Food Comes From New Zealand
The effects of new super brain food on learning, memory, attention and mental fatigue. New Zealand blackcurrants can keep people mentally young and agile, a new study finds. The blackcurrants were...
View ArticleDiet Tip: The Unexpected Effect of Comfort Food on Bad Moods
81% of people believed comfort foods improve a low mood, but are they correct? Contrary to what most people believe, comfort food does not improve a low mood, a new study finds. The research, published...
View ArticleStop Food Cravings In 15 Minutes With This Easy Trick
Stop food cravings and cut chocolate consumption in half by doing this. A 15-minute walk is enough to stop food cravings brought on by stressful situations, a new study finds. The research should help...
View ArticleMost Unlikely Weight Loss Trick Revealed by Psych Experiment
This has to be one of the most counter-intuitive dieting tips ever… Looking at endless pictures of foods can make them less enjoyable to eat, a recent study has found. While a few photos might enhance...
View ArticleMediterranean Diet Cuts Heart Disease Risk in Half
Longest study yet of how the Mediterranean diet affects the risk of heart disease. People who follow a Mediterranean diet are 47% less likely to develop heart disease over a 10-year period, a new study...
View ArticlePrawn Salad with Radish, Watercress, Mint and Feta
This is a great summer salad that is quick and easy, low calorie, low carb and super healthy. Prawns are high in protein and very low in fat. Plus, fennel freshens your breath, soothes coughs, and can...
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