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Food tips, myths and facts

July 28, 2017

5 reasons you should be eating more sweet corn

When it comes to delicious, healthy and versatile ingredients, sweet corn should be top of your list. While the vegetable has had a number of myths circulated about it over the year that has put many people off including it in their diet, it is actually a great option for those wanting to improve their health. While you can get corn in slightly unhealthy foods - such as tortilla chips - the vegetable itself is really great for you. So long as you cook it in a healthy way - such as boiling,...
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Food tips, myths and facts

July 24, 2017

What cooking methods can make your food healthy?

While the ingredients you use to create a meal will impact the number of calories it contains, they can only go so far in ensuring it is as healthy as possible. After all, you could create a meal entirely out of vegetables, but if you deep fat fry it, it isn't going to be healthy at all. The way you cook food has a big impact on how healthy or unhealthy food is and can easily undo all your hard work to prepare a low-calorie meal. This is why you should consider the cooking options as well ...
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Food tips, myths and facts

June 16, 2017

Are you making these food mistakes?

Even the healthiest eater can make a mistake every now and then that could mean they aren't getting the most out of food. Whether you've slipped into a few questionable habits, are following incorrect advice or are just doing what seems right to you, small mistakes can add up if you're trying to be healthy. If you're trying to lose weight, watch what you eat, ensure you have plenty of energy during the day or simply want to be healthier, avoiding food mistakes is an important step. In fact...
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Food tips, myths and facts, Making the right decisions

May 31, 2017

What to eat and drink before bed: the good and the bad

The food and drink we consume have the ability to change our mood, impact our energy levels and generally just make it easier to get through the day. This may seem obvious to you, but many people don't consider how what you eat and drink might impact your quality of sleep. Eat And Drink Before Bed Getting a good night's sleep is really important to your overall health, not to mention weight management, ability to concentrate and productivity. This means you want to take steps to ensure that...
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Food tips, myths and facts

April 17, 2017

When should you be eating your biggest meal?

It isn't just the food you eat that can impact your weight and health, it's also when you eat it. Most people are brought up thinking that dinner should be the biggest meal of the day, meaning they opt for a light breakfast and lunch. However, research has found that a smaller dinner and larger lunch could be the key to helping you shift those pounds. Even if you have a really healthy diet, eating your biggest meal in the evening is not the best option, according to a study pu...
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