Why is Fibre important?
WHY IS FIBRE IMPORTANT? Dietary fibre is one of those things that we know we need; but we aren’t completely sure why. Associated with the dreaded ‘carb’, fibre is increasingly being side-lined in the UK’s diet as we are now averaging only 14g of the stuff a day. Worryingly this is less than half of the daily recommended amount of 30g. So why are we eating so little fibre?...
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Your 5 a day the rainbow way
YOUR 5 A DAY THE RAINBOW WAY… ‘Eat your greens’, ‘finish your plate’, ‘close your mouth when you are chewing’, ‘eat your five a day’, meal times can be awash with direction, and whilst “manners maketh man”, what really counts when it comes to nutrition at meal times? For years we have been directed to eat our 5-a-day, but are peo...
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Does Instagram set an impossible benchmark?
Is the pressure of Instagram stopping new female entrepreneurs? The impossible benchmark that Instagram sets isn’t just detrimental to body-image and life satisfaction levels, it also creates an impossible benchmark (or a self-confidence sap) for budding entrepreneurs. Had I seen these posts in 2009, whilst working from a 5 year old laptop at my kitchen table with a cup of instant coffee a...
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Your Healthy skin shopping list
YOUR HEALTHY SKIN SHOPPING LIST Some people just seem to have a radiant glow about them, whether its shiny hair or healthy vibrant skin. Here we thought we should share some diet secrets and outline some of the best foods to include as part of your healthy diet to achieve the vibrant, ‘healthy skin look’. What’s more, many of these products can also be mixed to double up as body...
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Alternative sources of calcium for dairy-free children
Parents of children with a dairy intolerance naturally worry about their child’s calcium intake. Little wonder as a serious calcium deficiency can lead to rickets and poor dental health. Daily guideline amounts for calcium intake for young children, according to the British Dietetic Association, are: 525mg for infants under 1350mg for children aged 1-3450mg for children aged 4-6550mg for c...
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4 Family friendly pizza side-dishes
PAPAYA AVOCADO SALSA Photo credit: viktoriastable.com Prep Time 15 minsServes 4 INGREDIENTS • 1 medium papaya, peeled• 2 avocados• 1 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed (from 7-8 limes)• 1 bunch spring onions, chopped• 1 bunch of chopped coriander• pinch of salt INSTRUCTIONS 1. C...
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