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Food tips, myths and facts

June 11, 2018

Great superfood combinations for your health

'Superfood' has become a bit of a buzzword recently, used to describe anything you would eat that is vaguely healthy for you. However, there are several foods that are extremely good for you - providing you with the chemicals you need to fight off illness and lose weight - which definitely deserve to be called super. A diet rich in these superfoods can be great for your health. However, if you want even more benefits, you should try eating them in combination. Some foods team up with each ...
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Food tips, myths and facts

June 8, 2018

How much protein should you be eating?

When the topic of nutrition comes up - especially for people who regularly exercise - the conversation will inevitably focus on protein. We're always being told to eat fewer carbs and more meat, fish, nuts and other sources of protein. We're encouraged to consume the nutrient before and after the gym, and are even being sold it in a variety of powders, bars and shakes for building muscle. But how much of this is actually necessary, and how much is just hearsay and health fads? When it come...
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Food tips, myths and facts

March 28, 2018

4 easy ways to eat more fibre

When it comes to diet, many people are great at getting a good balance between protein, carbohydrates and fat. Others focus on eating the right amount of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, looking at things on a much more intricate scale. However, there's one nutrient that often gets missed out: Fibre. You probably already know that fibre is good for your health, and have almost certainly heard that it relieves constipation, but did you know that it can help you lose weight? How about its...
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Food tips, myths and facts

February 19, 2018

What carbs should I be eating?

The Atkins Diet introduced many of us to the idea that carbohydrates = bad. However, while this method of losing weight has become less popular over the years, people seem not to have forgiven carbs, believing them to be the main cause of weight gain and cutting them out wherever possible. As maligned as they are, carbohydrates as a whole are not bad for you; quite the opposite. They are one of the three nutritional building blocks alongside protein and fat, and it's recommended that they ...
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Food tips, myths and facts

January 24, 2018

How to get through Veganuary, and keep it up afterwards

Veganuary has become something of a tradition for the health-conscious. Giving up meat and dairy can be great for you if you do it right, leading to weight loss, improvement in mood and even a fuller wallet; plant-based diets can be surprisingly cheap, after all. However, it's not always easy. Plenty of people aim to go vegan for January, and many are now trying to make it permanent. However, they end up slipping, eating meat and giving the lifestyle up. It's understandable, as sometimes t...
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