We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day and the recommended serving is now 8 or 9 but sometimes it’s not easy to get them all into your day!

If you are struggling, here are a few ideas to “sneak” some ext...

Emotional eating is a common issue, especially with people who are looking to lose weight and it can be a complex issue depending on the reasons. 

Some people may not even be aware of their emotions and the things that trigger them to reach for the biscuits and other “t...

It is a common misconception that coconut oil is bad for you. People all over the world are experiencing the healthy benefits of using coconut oil. It is actually one of the healthiest oils you can consume. Here are the top seven reasons why you should use coconut oil...

When you’re stressed out, the foods that you’re turning to are most likely going to be traditional ‘comfort’ foods – think big meals, take-aways, fatty foods, sweet foods, and alcohol. However, this isn’t a good permanent solution.

When you’re turning to unhealthy foods...

I think most of us have been there, we start a diet and be really strict with ourselves, counting calories, fat or carbs and are mostly successful at losing some weight, but then what happens?   We come off our diet and slip back into our usual eating patterns and put...

April is Stress Awareness Month!  Ironically stress and anxiety are at an all time high for some people at the moment and it’s easy to feel stressed with the current situation, but did you know that stress has a big impact on the whole body, not just your mental health...

So, it’s that time of year again where we have over-indulged over Christmas and want to get healthier in the new year.  Many of us will have started a healthy eating plan/diet or joined a gym in January, but how long will it last?

If you are looking at making some lifes...

A lot of us are affected by the change in seasons, whether that be a slight lowering of mood or energy levels as it gets colder and darker or a loss of motivation as there is no more summer holiday to look forward to.  For some people this can develop into Seasonal Aff...

B Vitamins offer a range of health benefits from increasing energy, balancing hormones and the prevention of many conditions. 

As they are a water-soluble vitamin, their properties are largely lost if you are boiling or microwaving foods so it is best to steam or stir f...

Hormones are the chemical messengers of the body and control essential functions within the body such as your appetite, metabolism, sleep cycle and stress response.  It’s normal to have fluctuations in hormone levels throughout the day but when these levels become cons...