There is more to healthy eating that just increasing your fruit and vegetable intake. With so many convenience foods available, you might not even think about changing from processed pre-packed meals and the healthy effects this will have.

When you make your meal from scratch then you know what that food contains and you can reduce the salt and sugar levels. You can make choices about healthy fats and where/ how you can substitute one ingredient for another.

Healthy eating is not always the easiest or cheapest option but you will reap the rewards in the long term.

There are a number of mobile phone apps available that can help you improve your dietary choices.

 

Salt: The Facts

Salt: The Facts

Salt is an essential part of our diet but eating too much may put us at increased risk of developing high blood pressure. This in turn can then be the cause of more serious conditions such as coronary heart disease. How much salt do we need? It is recommended that adults should not be eating more than 6g (about one teaspoon) a day. The recommended intake for children varies from 2g to 6g depending on their age. For example, a child aged between 1-3 years should have a maximum of 2g per day, whereas a child aged 7-10 years should…

National Obesity Awareness Week

National Obesity Awareness Week

Eating well and being physically active can have a very positive impact on our health – from the amount of energy we have when we get up in the morning to protecting us against chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease and cancer later in life. It can also prevent weight gain and obesity.

A closer look at Nutritional Therapy

A closer look at Nutritional Therapy

As an example, you could visit a nutritional therapist for help in relation to the treatment of acne because there may be a nutritional deficiency. Just as your acne maybe due to hormone imbalance, your diet may also help you to control the symptoms. For this reason, you may find your consultation especially helpful.

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