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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…
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Orthorexia: when healthy eating becomes an addiction.
Orthorexia is a term which you may not have heard of before but is something you need to be aware of. It is a relatively new eating disorder however, at present it does not have a…
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Nutrients to be aware of on a vegan diet
With the increasing number of people transitioning to a plant based or vegan diet, I feel it is essential that more awareness is made regarding vitamin deficiencies and supplementation. Eating a vegan diet…
