Last year saw the rise of plant proteins, probiotics and low-fodmap diets. While many of the famous foods of 2018 may continue to trend in 2019 there are some newbies too. Here are the latest nutrition trends and whether you should be following them. The milk market keeps diversifying, but …
The new year has arrived and with it a whole bunch of new year’s resolutions. At this time of year weight-loss plans are everywhere. In this week’s article I weigh in on the latest diets and assess whether or not they’re a waist of time. Detox and cleanse diets are …
Everyone is talking about the anti-inflammatory diet which does everything from deflate stomachs to cure chronic disease. Advocated by Victoria Secret models and medical professionals it seems this may finally be an eating plan that fits all. The healthy, human body uses inflammation to help fight injury and illness. Acute …
Smashing shakes and scoffing steaks should have our muscles bulging. The theory of ingesting as much protein as possible has been followed closely by exercisers and body builders. The body isn’t quite that simple though. It turns out it can only take so much protein. Muscle is harder to build …
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death. It’s also one of the most tragic and heart-breaking. Diet has a powerful role in the prevention of cancer, yet it remains extremely misunderstood. Today, I provide an evidence-based update of what you can do to avoid this mysterious and devastating …
Nutrition in a tablet seems to be the go to for all our health concerns. Stroll down your local pharmacy or supermarket aisle and you’ll see them in colourful abundance. More than half the population are popping supplement pills with many not understanding their true impact. Supplements can be taken …
Sugar’s reputation has soured. Obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and dental cavities are all linked to an over consumption. Experts say we need to cut back on sugar. After living the sweet life for so long it can be difficult to identify hidden sugars or know where to start. …
Canned foods are a pantry staple. Ripping open a tin of baked beans or tomato soup on a Sunday night is convenience at its best. Clients often ask if a good old tin of veggies is as beneficial for our health as regular food. In this week’s article I assess …
Kale me cynical but everywhere I look healthy foods seemed to have morphed into processed ones. Coconut is in water, chia in chips and turmeric in tea. So how do these foods stack up against the real thing? If you’re eating your carrots in a cake then you need to …
If you’ve staggered in the door after an intense day you may not feel like bounding into the kitchen to create a healthy masterpiece for dinner. As a time-poor and over-committed society, ready-made meals have presented us with an easy solution to our cooking constraints. What we may not have …
