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Could you be suffering from mercury poisoning? Learn about the 7 most common symptoms and what to do if you’re experiencing them.

Looking to alleviate digestive issues? Our low FODMAP diet guide can help. Learn what FODMAPs are, which foods to avoid, and more.

Discover the negative effects of high cortisol levels and how to combat them with these proven techniques.

Are you experiencing symptoms after eating bananas? Learn about the signs and symptoms of banana intolerance and allergy.

Discover the signs and symptoms of pork sensitivity and learn how to identify and manage this common food sensitivity today.

Learn how to overcome distractions and improve your concentration. Our expert tips and strategies can help boost your focus and productivity.

Learn about the symptoms and testing for sugar intolerance. Discover how this condition can affect your body and what you can do to manage it.

Get a comprehensive understanding of what a fast metabolism is, factors that influence it, and how to boost your metabolism naturally

Learn about the causes and effects of low cortisol levels in the body, and how to manage them through lifestyle changes and proper medical care.

Discover the connection between allergies and shortness of breath. Learn about common triggers, symptoms, and treatment options.

Avoid vitamin D overdose by learning the causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

Discover the top foods high in B6 that you should add to your diet for optimal health.

Learn about soya allergy, its symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Discover how to manage your allergy and prevent reactions

Allium intolerance can cause uncomfortable symptoms and affect daily life. Learn about the signs, testing options, and treatment options in our comprehensive guide.

Are you experiencing jitters, anxiety, or sleeplessness after your daily cup of coffee? You might have caffeine intolerance. In this article, we discuss the signs and symptoms of caffeine intolerance, and how to manage it.

In this blog post, we explore the question “how much cholesterol do eggs have?” and provide you with the latest information and research on the topic. Discover the truth about the cholesterol content in eggs and whether they are a healthy addition to your diet.

If you’re experiencing numbness in your left arm and hand, it can be concerning. Our comprehensive guide covers the most common causes of this issue and offers practical tips on how to manage and treat it.

If you’ve noticed your appetite has increased lately, we have 10 possible explanations. From hormonal imbalances to stress, our expert insights can help you understand what’s causing your cravings. Read our latest blog article now.

Discover the top signs of a fast metabolism and learn how it can affect your health and weight loss goals.

Cow’s milk allergy (CMA) is an adverse immune reaction to one or more of the proteins found in cow’s milk. It is one of the most common food allergies in infants and young children. The reaction can occur immediately or within a few hours after consuming cow’s milk and the symptoms can vary from mild to severe.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a number of important roles in the body. It is essential for the proper absorption of calcium and phosphorous, which are necessary for healthy bones and teeth.

Diarrhoea is something that most people will suffer from at some stage in their lives, whether caused by a bug, food poisoning or a condition that you have to live with, such as irritable bowel syndrome/disease, Crohn’s Disease or Diverticulitis. If the symptoms are...

A perfect dish not just for vegetarians but also an excellent choice for those suffering with constipation. Both mushrooms and peppers of all types tend to have a diuretic effect, enabling stools to be loosened and constipation to be relieved. Serves:          4 Prep...

Constipation – uncomfortable, to say the least. Potentially painful, for sure. You can become constipated for a number of reasons, from a diet devoid of fibre, through to pregnancy, post-surgery or a recognised illness such as IBS. In this fast-paced world, many...

Eggs are a great help to digestive systems that have a tendency towards gas, as they have binding properties and are low in fermentable carbohydrates, thereby preventing irritating your intestines whilst returning your gut balance to a better level. It is still...

Gas is one of those things that some people have, and some people hardly ever experience. So why is that? There are several reasons, and not everyone has the same digestive set up, we are all different in terms of what causes gas. The main thing is that if it becomes...

Both peppermint and ginger have calming effects on your tummy, and if you have had a bout of diarrhoea, it’s certainly a good choice of beverage. Peppermint is an incredible ingredient to use for many dietary problems and conditions including diarrhoea, IBS, gas,...

Bloating – uncomfortable, full, swollen or tummy distended? Sounds like you have the dreaded ‘bloat’. Millions of people suffer from bloating, and for most, it is a case of a hectic lifestyle and the wrong diet. For some, it could be for other underlying reasons, but...

Not only is this a quick and easy meal where you can use leftovers, rice can help ease the pain of headaches by relaxing the blood vessels. This adaptable recipe can be made with any vegetables you want, and even better, kids seem to love it. It means you can feed the...

Headaches can be so debilitating, especially the ones that drag on for more than a few hours. There can be lots of reasons for headaches, and symptoms will vary according to which type you have. There are 4 main categories of headache, namely: Migraine Chronic Cluster...

Serves 1 Time to prep: 5 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 501kcal Carbs: 37g Protein: 10g Fat: 33g Fibre: 9g   Ingredients 1 ripe avocado ½ lemon Big pinch chilli flakes 2 slices sourdough bread Good drizzle extra virgin olive oil Method Cut the avocado...

Talk to a biochemist and they will tell you that omega 3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acid. That means that it is a type of fat with a distinctive chemical structure consisting of double molecular bonds. The name omega 3 refers to the distance between the tail of the...

Serves 4 Time to cook: prep 10 minutes, cook 45 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 634kcal Carbs: 31g Protein: 42g Fat: 37g Fibre: 4g   Ingredients 400g Maris Piper potatoes , cut into chunks 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp flour 400ml whole milk, plus 1 tbsp 1 tsp...

Like other vital nutrients, it is important to ensure you get enough vitamin D. Low levels can affect your health and wellbeing in significant ways. But before we discover how and why, we need to answer a more basic question.    Just what is vitamin D and why do...

Serves 3-4 Time to cook: 25-30 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 496kcal Carbs: 32.9g Protein: 26.3g Fat: 27.4g Fibre: 6.2g Ingredients 4 free-range skin-on chicken thighs, skin slashed 2 medium-large sweet potatoes, cut into wedges (skin on) 3 tbsp olive oil,...

Vitamin B12 is a complex and important nutrient. Chemically known as cobalamin, it’s one of the eight known B vitamins, all of which serve similar functions within the human body: they enable the production of enzymes that fuel chemical processes fundamental to life....

Serves 4 Time to cook: 20 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 379kcal Carbs: 23g Protein: 27.5g Fat: 18.6g Fibre: 4.6g Ingredients 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 4cm piece fresh ginger, grated 1 red chilli, finely chopped, plus extra, sliced,...

Could the gut be the key to understanding our mental health and physical well-being? Is having a “gut feeling” more than just a figure of speech? The gut, also known as the Gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), is responsible for processing food from the moment it enters...

Serves 6 Time to cook: 40 minutes, oven time 90 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 425kcal Carbs: 14.8g Protein: 28.8g Fat: 26.2g Fibre: 2.7g Ingredients For the Meatballs 250g British beef mince 250g outdoor reared pork mince 100g pancetta, finely chopped 1...

One of the most common pieces of dietary misinformation is that carbohydrates are bad for you. So are carbs bad for you or not? There’s a lot to unpack around that because it has led millions of people into the wrong idea about what to eat – and why. Today we’re...

Serves: 8 Cook time: 30 minutes Nutrition per serving: Calories: 328kcal Carbs: 49g Protein: 14g Fat: 10g Fibre: 2g Ingredients: Approx 900g/2lb cold cooked rice (about 400g/14oz uncooked rice) 400g tuna in springwater 200g frozen petits pois, defrosted 2 red peppers,...

Our bodies are very adaptable but optimal health is still a delicate balance which depends on an adequate supply of key nutrients. These include the basic building blocks of our bodies like protein but also the vitamins and minerals which enable so many of the...

A delicious recipe and the use of anchovies adds a subtle rich salty-savoury flavour and heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Serves: 4-6 Cook time: Prep 10 minutes & cook 40 minutes   Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil 30g butter 1 small tin anchovies in oil,...

There is always a lot of talk about omega 3, and why it is important to ensure to get enough intake on a daily basis, or at least regularly each week. The three important fats that comprise it are ALA, EPA and DHA. If we need to refer to them throughout this article,...

Fat is a source of essential fatty acids, which the body cannot make itself. Fats and oils are made up of molecules of fatty acids which can be saturated or unsaturated.  Fat has a number of important functions in the body: Fat is a valuable energy source The membrane...

Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential water-soluble vitamin. It must be taken in through the diet; it is naturally present in some foods, added to others and is available as a dietary supplement and prescription medication. It is required in the body...

Serves: 2 Cook time: Less than 10 mins   Ingredients: 4 large eggs (201g) 1 courgette, grated (158g) Handful of chopped fresh chives (17g) Small knob of butter (36g) 100g smoked salmon (100g)   Method: Beat eggs in a bowl with a little water, mix in...

Vitamins help our bodies grow and develop normally. The best way to get enough vitamins is to eat a balanced diet with a variety of foods. Knowing about different vitamins and what they do can help you to make sure you get enough of the vitamins that you need. There...

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and is often known as the ‘sunshine’ vitamin as it is the only nutrient, which the body makes from direct sunlight on the skin. Vitamin D obtained from the sun, and equally from food or supplements, needs to be converted in the body...

The perimenopause is a condition that occurs prior to the full-blown menopause itself. Just like the full menopausal state, there is no known ‘cure’ for the perimenopause. To help yourself if you are suffering, changes in diet will be the only way to cope with your...

Some of you may feel that hay fever lasts forever over and above the main seasons which spread, approximately, from mid-March to the middle of May, then the next season kicks in from the end of May through to July. It may feel however, that there is no gap in between...

If you suffer from ups and downs, mood swings, anxiety, depression or other mental health issues, have you taken a look at your diet? Making sure the food that you consume is full of nutrients and well-balanced, this will aid not just your physical health, but your...

If entertaining a group of friends or family over Easter for a few days, you will be cooking plenty of food! Make use of your leftover roast, such as chicken, and provide them with a delicious curry – easy and quick to make – smells and tastes divine! If you have...

The citrussy and zingy taste of lime is always refreshing. But a bit of sweetness, without sugar, is difficult to achieve. This cheesecake is a combination of sweetness and citrus, which provides a lovely balance. A great dessert to serve at Easter. A huge selection...

In previous years, we used to worry about how your daily diet would affect your health and weight. From the 70s onwards, fitness became the buzz word, along with superfoods and crash diets. But drastic environmental changes have forced us all into thinking harder...

This is a perfect lunch for those who have to eat gluten free, but the flavour is still lovely and intense from the tomatoes. It’s a great quick lunch for 2, but if you need more, simply double up or treble up the quantities! Serves:          2 Prep time:    10...

This dish is very easy and extremely tasty (and healthy too). Make sure you examine the fish you buy carefully; it should smell of the sea, not fishy, eyes should be bright and scales gleaming. Fresh fish is the key to the dish. This recipe is nutritious from a...

These small but appetising ‘one-bites’ will calm down any hunger or sugar cravings, should you get a snack attack.  Simple to make, they will only take you around 5 minutes to make before you pop one into your mouth. Nuts of course are good for your fibre intake,...

The problem with baking is it often involves one ingredient or another that people can be allergic or intolerant to. A very common problem is gluten, but this recipe is perfect for those who like baked goods, but often struggle to find popular ‘treats’ that they can...

If you are allergic or intolerant towards eggs, having breakfast or any meal that contains them can be difficult. It’s time to try an egg replacement! To be honest, if you notice the difference, you must have super-sensitive tastebuds. You can make these crepes or...

All over the world, particularly in developed nations, children are more likely to develop allergies than ever before. Although most reactions are mild, the fact they can be fatal means patients and families have to live in fear and be constantly vigilant when...

Do you frequently experience unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms following meals? It could mean that you’re one of the estimated 2-20% of people worldwide who suffer from a food intolerance. Dieticians and doctors have been recommending elimination diets for decades...

Stomach aches are an unpleasant feeling many of us have experienced, and can be caused by anything from indigestion to food poisoning. However, some stomach pain can be as a result of a food intolerance. If you regularly experience stomach pain during or after eating,...

Whether eaten on their own or used as an ingredient in another food product, eggs are a staple of our diets. Chicken eggs are most commonly sold and used in food production, but duck and goose eggs may be used as an alternative. Eggs are a good source of protein,...

It’s estimated that up to 20% of people have a food intolerance of some kind, with many not even realising it’s something that affects them. From dairy to alcohol, there are numerous types of food and drink that people can have intolerances to.   What is food...

Milk products are considered a dietary staple throughout the world. Indeed, dairy is one of the five food groups, and milk and milk derivatives are found in foods you wouldn’t expect. Artificial sweeteners, bakery goods, bread and even some brands of breath mints...

Many people enjoy a beer or glass of wine in the evening to help unwind after a busy day. But when you have a drink, do you find that your face flushes? Or shortly after, do you experience stomach cramps? If so, you may have alcohol intolerance.   What is alcohol...

Many of us depend on coffee to perk us up in the morning, but it also has other effects on top of the obvious energy boost. One unwelcome effect of drinking coffee is that it can lead to headaches, even when drunk in small amounts. And if this is you, there’s every...

The answer is yes, you can. This is not a common allergy but some people do struggle with this staple cereal grain, experiencing a range of unpleasant symptoms after consuming foods containing oats. These reactions can include: Blotchy skin, a rash or eczema A runny...

Most people in the western world are pretty familiar with wheat - perhaps too familiar. Wheat is the most widely grown and widely traded food crop in the world. Well over 700 million tonnes are grown on 200 million hectares around the world every year - no wonder...

Allergies to dietary yeast don’t receive a lot of attention but they are more common than many people realise, and they are a possibility worth considering if you routinely experience such symptoms as cramps, bloating, rashes or diarrhea after eating.  In recipes,...

Finding yourself suddenly beset by odd symptoms after meals is both unpleasant and uncomfortable, and a food intolerance may not be the first explanation that comes to mind. We tend to think of food intolerance as a lifelong condition - something you are born with....

Intolerances to wheat and gluten are both relatively common problems, but they are distinct conditions and should not be confused. Let’s start with the basics. Wheat is a cereal, a grain cultivated worldwide as a basic food source. It is, in fact, the most widely...

If you look up caffeine on Wikipedia, you will find this familiar substance described as ‘the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive drug’: quite an introduction. A ‘psychoactive’ drug is one which changes mood or behaviour by affecting our central nervous systems....

Bloating after eating is a common problem. Many people experience this uncomfortable, swollen sensation after meals. It is normally triggered by indigestion, or by eating too much of a particular type of food. Fortunately, some relatively simple lifestyle changes can...

The 21st Century runs on caffeine: at no time in human history have we consumed as much. This potent natural chemical is thought to be the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive stimulant - meaning a substance that affects the nervous system. As soon as they...

Published July 19, 2021 Hair can be hard work. It’s always doing its own thing - not staying in one place, flickering in response to every passing breeze, having its own little party on the top of your head. At the same time, it’s easy to take it for granted, to...

Published July 12, 2021 Wheat provides a shockingly large slice of the modern diet. This staple foodstuff may make you think of bread but it is certainly not confined to the bakery counter. It’s easy to forget just how many processed foods contain pastry or flour of...

Published July 5, 2021 Wheat provides a shockingly large slice of the modern diet. This staple foodstuff may make you think of bread but it is certainly not confined to the bakery counter. It’s easy to forget just how many processed foods contain pastry or flour of...

Published June 28, 2021 In short, yes you can. It’s worth noting here that food intolerances are different to allergies. The latter involve the immune system, and usually occur immediately after eating the substance or exposure to it, and they can have serious, even...

Published June 21, 2021 If you are sensitive to eggs and are also a vegan (does not really matter whether you are vegan or not, they are tasty anyway), these cupcakes are moist and delicious and suit vegetarians/vegans as well. Low in calories and fat, but do not eat...

Published June 21, 2021 If you are one of the many people who experience unpleasant symptoms after eating dairy foods like milk and cheese, you may have asked yourself “How do I know if I’m lactose intolerant?” But let’s start at the beginning: just what is lactose?...

Thank goodness for gluten-free flour, so those suffering from gluten intolerance can still enjoy yummy, gooey gluten-free brownies! BUT these are even better, as they contain no flour at all, so are suitable for anyone, but check to see if anyone have a nut allergy...

Published June 14, 2021 You may have heard the term. You may even have been diagnosed with this common condition yourself. But just what causes gluten intolerance? As the name suggests, gluten plays a central role in this condition. This dense protein is found in...

Published June 8, 2021 Learning how to sleep better is something we should all be doing. Sleeping is a central part of all our lives - as fundamental to our wellbeing as eating. It’s a truism that we spend around a third of our lives asleep but just think about what...

Published June 8, 2021 This mouth-watering gluten free banana bread will put a smile on anyone’s face as it is totally delicious! Once you have made this bread for the first time, you can vary the recipe – try using blueberries instead of chopped dried apricots or use...

Published June 1, 2021 The food we eat is central to our health, providing the very building blocks of our bodies. The latter are tremendously versatile and will do their very best with what they are given, but an inadequate diet will catch up with us eventually and...

Published Apr 12, 2020 Sardine and tomato salad with olives and red onion A true taste of the healthy Mediterranean diet, this salad is surprisingly filling. Sardines are an excellent choice as they are oily fish and contain many nutritional benefits – even tinned...

Published April 8, 2021 Veganism has never been more popular than it is today. A decade or two ago it was rare to encounter anyone following this lifestyle - now vegan food is sold in high street coffee bars. Veganism is a heartfelt ethical choice but it can pose...

Published April 5, 2021 Following a vegan diet is an expression of real commitment to animal and environmental welfare - but it is a lifestyle that comes with some challenges. These include not just sourcing truly vegan food in a meat-eating world, but also ensuring...

Published April 1, 2021 Diabetes has an increasingly high profile in the 21st century, thanks in no small part to modern sedentary lifestyles. But it is not a monolithic condition: there are in fact two principal - and significantly different - types of diabetes: type...

Published March 29, 2021 We’ve all seen them, those ads that lurk in various corners of the internet promising lustrous locks and shiny curls if you only take this or that hair supplement. Generations of men worried about their receding hairlines have been the...

Published March 25, 2021 Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a regular source of discomfort and misery for many. This chronic condition can cause such unpleasant symptoms as bloating, constipation and diarrhea. And unfortunately, there is no cure - in medical...

Published March 22, 2021 Hormones are potent organic molecules, one of a class involved in ‘signaling’ - that is to say, transmitting information from one organ within the body to another. This signaling plays a central role in a whole range of fundamental biological...

Published March 18, 2021 The word ‘vitamin’ is a pretty familiar one - we’ve all heard it many times. But what actually are they? The answer is a surprisingly interesting one: they are ‘essential micronutrients’ - that is to say, organic molecules that our bodies need...

Published Mar 15, 2021 Explore the differences between probiotics vs prebiotics and learn how these nutrients can keep your digestive system balanced and healthy. It’s easy to take the gut for granted but it plays a central role in our day-to-day lives, processing the...

Published Mar 9, 2021 What are the best vitamins and minerals to take while pregnant - and why? Find out how to make sure your baby gets the best possible start in life. Pregnancy is where it all begins. Every one of us began as a cluster of reduplicating cells within...

Published Feb 22, 2021 Many people struggle to properly digest eggs. But just what are the symptoms of egg intolerance and what makes them different to an allergic reaction? For many of us, eggs are a tasty breakfast staple and hearty baking standby. But for some less...

Published Feb 19, 2021 The old maxim ‘you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone’ certainly applies to health. It’s a pretty precious resource but it’s all too easy to take your health for granted until illness unexpectedly arrives and suddenly, you’re not healthy...

Published Feb 17, 2021 Whether you have a wheat allergy or not, this sponge is light, fluffy and totally delicious! If you do not want to consume too much sugar, you can use a sugar substitute, as below. We have also not used jam, but fresh fruit instead. If you want...