The turkey dinner is finished, the box of Celebrations is full of empty wrappers and the selection boxes have been demolished. That means one thing, time for the influx of January diets.
How To Eat Intuitively This Festive Period
For most people, Christmas is one of the best times of the year. It is a time when we get to indulge and treat ourselves to a variety of presents and treats without feeling guilty. But as fun as it may be, letting yourself go too crazy can mean you spend most of next year trying to shed the pounds you put on in a few short weeks. To help address this issue, we’ve laid out a few tips to help you treat yourself without mistreating your body.
10 Everyday Tips For Managing Your IBS
It is estimated that about 10-15% of the world’s population has Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Despite the fact that it is actually quite a common condition, many people with IBS are uncomfortable discussing it openly with others, which means that the information surrounding it does not flow as freely between people as it might with other conditions. Science has yet to develop a cure for IBS, but there are a number of things you can do to help alleviate the symptoms.
Probiotics vs Prebiotics – What’s The Deal With My Microbiome
The human microbiome refers to all the microorganisms that live in or on humans. These include the likes of single-celled organisms, fungi, non-living viruses, and most prominently, bacteria. In fact, we have more bacterial cells in our bodies than human cells, with estimates of the ratio ranging from 3:1 to as much as 10:1. Our microbiomes are extremely important to our overall health, providing us with abilities our human cells cannot, such as digesting certain foods, or fighting off harmful bacteria.
The FODMAP Diet For Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects roughly 10% of people worldwide. The most common symptoms of IBS are cramps, bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Research has long supported the theory that symptoms of IBS are exacerbated by certain foods that cause inflammation of the digestive system. In recent years, a new diet has been developed by a team of researchers at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, which aims to tackle the symptoms of IBS by circumventing the foods that trigger it. This is known as the FODMAP diet.
Eating For Your Skin
Your skin grows using the nutrients your body gets from your meals. Just like building a house, the the end result will depend heavily on the quality of the building materials you provide, so a poor diet will inevitably lead to poor skin. Fortunately, there are a few easy ways you can drastically improve your dietary intake and promote the growth of healthy skin.
The Facts on Fibre
If you’re the kind of person who has a casual relationship with healthy eating, you may not know exactly what fibre is. You’ve probably seen foods that promote the fact that they are “high in fibre”, and so realise that it is a good thing, but what exactly is fibre, and what does it do? You’re likely not the only one asking these questions, as the Irish Nutrition + Dietetic institute says that 80% of Irish people do not eat enough fibre. In this blog, we’re going to look at some of the most important facts about fibre.
What Exactly Are Portion/Serving Sizes? How Can They Affects Weight Loss?
While every expert will tell you that the most effective way to manage your weight is through a combination of diet and exercise, most will also tell you that the exercise is futile if you do not get control over your eating habits. For example, it takes about 50 minutes of running to work off one Big Mac, so imagine how much running it would take to work off everything you eat throughout the day.
The coconut oil trend
Cooking with coconut oil is something that has grown in popularity in recent years. Many people trying to be healthier find that coconut oil can add a nice bit of extra taste to the recipe. The only problem is that coconut oil is not a healthier alternative to the likes of olive or vegetable oil. In this blog, we’re going to examine how coconut oil became known as a healthy product, and how healthy it really is.
The difference between veganism and a plant-based diet
These days, people follow so many different diets that it can be hard to keep up with all of them. Many of them, such as vegetarianism and veganism, have only minor differences and can be easily confused. One of the newest trends is eating a plant-based diet, which may sound like veganism but is actually quite distinct from it. In this blog, we are going to look at the differences between them.
10 Ways to get your calcium if you avoid dairy
Calcium is a mineral most famous for keeping our bones strong and healthy. In fact, over 99% of the calcium in our bodies is found in our bones and teeth. But calcium also serves a lot of other purposes in our bodies, such as helping our blood clot, our nerves send & receive signals, and keeping our hair & nails healthy. Dairy products are one of the most well-known sources of calcium, so if you are intolerant or following a vegan diet, finding alternative sources is essential. Here, we are going to look at 10 ways you can increase your calcium intake without dairy.
Tricks to help your kids eat more veggies
The battle to get children to eat their vegetables is as old as time itself, but for every family, it is a battle that is important to win. Teaching your children to eat healthy early on, and instilling in them a genuine fondness for the flavours will set them on the path of a good diet for life. To help you accomplish this all-important mission, we have laid out several ways to encourage your children to eat their vegetables.
The best detoxifying vegetables
Detoxing has become an extremely popular form of personal healthcare in recent years. With celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham all throwing their hat into the ring and advising their fans on what to use, it can be difficult to know which options are the best. There are lots of different options out there for you to choose from, such as smoothie plans, 3 day diets, 7 day diets, but they all involve a lot of the same ideas. In this blog, we’re going to focus on the vegetables that offer the best detoxifying qualities.
The best vitamins to get you through winter time
There have long been rumours that we tend to get sicker in winter, but we now have some evidence to support that. While the cold weather does not affect our immune systems as many thought, it seems that certain pathogens can survive better in winter. Combine this fact with the ‘breathing zone’ theory, which states that people spending more time indoors together helps spread illness, and you go a long way to understanding why some sicknesses spike during winter.
Food & Snacks in the office
Despite a growing interest in healthy eating, the fast pace of the modern world means that many of us go for food that is tasty, quick, and convenient, rather than the food that is best for us. But as appealing and affordable as the plethora of options available to us may be, what we consume has a major impact on both our mental and physical health.