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Is cereal really bad for us?
Is cereal really bad for us? We see too often that cereal is demonized for containing too much sugar, “e-numbers” and so forth. In addition, diet giants often restrict portion sizes or put…
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Type 2 Diabetes
Around 90% of diabetes cases are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. There are many risk factors which we cannot control such as genetics, age and ethnicity. What we can influence however is our…
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Should we be eating eggs?
Should we be eating eggs? The mighty egg has been a staple in many British homes for generations. They contain an array of health benefits yet some people have their concerns. Cholesterol For…
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Ellie: Diagnosis of Coeliac Disease, My Story.
“Unfortunately, I know many people who have had terrible advice from GPs regarding Celiac Disease, which has led to them being misdiagnosed. It is worrying how often it happens and how many people…
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The Importance of Iron in a Plant-Based Diet
Iron is essential in the human diet as it plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy immune system and making haemoglobin; a protein contained in red blood cells that transports oxygen around…
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Getting adequate Iodine from a plant based diet
What is Iodine and why is it important? Iodine is an essential mineral which plays a key role in thyroid functioning and hormones. It is key for the development of the brain, especially…
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Getting adequate protein from plant foods
As sales of plant proteins continue to rise, I want to make sure that you are provided with the correct information when choosing your protein sources. Often I see images on social media…
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When does heating olive oil become “carcinogenic”?
When does heating olive oil become carcinogenic is a topic of conversation I hear too frequently. The media (including social media platforms) seem to be fear mongering the population into thinking that cooking…
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Coconut oil: is it as healthy as you think?
Coconut oil is expensive, in high demand and has been branded as a health product by many health and wellbeing bloggers. It is claimed to be beneficial in the treatment of Alzheimer’s and…
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A healthy diet will not cure your Endometriosis
For many years I suffered severely with my menstrual cycle. I would have agonising pains regularly, extremely heavy blood flow which would lead to embarrassing accidents, and I was restricted in doing the…
