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Let's Be Ethical This Christmas

Let's Be Ethical This Christmas

Food is an essential part of Christmas. Large dinner tables that are full to the brim are normal. Instinctively, we associate a large amount of food with a proper Christmas celebration. Everything is bought in bulk so that there’s enough for guests. Supermarket chains capitalise on this; creating deals and reducing prices so that customers are encouraged to buy in a non ethical way. We are more than likely buying without being conscious of what goes into the food and where it comes from. The Truth About Turkey People often get caught up in the traditions of Christmas. 87% of the British public are adamant that Christmas simply isn’t...
How to Have Yourself a Healthy Little Christmas

How to Have Yourself a Healthy Little Christmas

When Christmas arrives, there is always some excitement. During December, we act differently to any other time of the year. Being healthy all of the time isn't that fun. As a result, we tend to throw much more caution to the wind because it’s the season of celebration. Why not? It is Christmas after all. We All Go Wild At Christmas Throughout the year, we’ve worked hard and now it’s time to enjoy that. Christmas allows us a free pass to be more relaxed; especially with our diet. It's not just on the day, its all throughout the festive period. Any other time of the year, consuming things like chocolate, pastries and alcohol on an...
Can Diet Help Reduce and Prevent Alzheimer's?

Can Diet Help Reduce and Prevent Alzheimer's?

Our brains change as we age. Factors that can influence this include: genetics, neuro transmitters (brain chemicals), hormones and life experiences. Developing Alzheimer's generally depends on age and family heritage. Unfortunately, there isn’t a definitive, scientific way to reduce the risk or prevent it altogether. Nevertheless, dietary changes can possibly be beneficial. What is the 'MIND' Diet? Everyone knows that having a healthy lifestyle is the cornerstone of living well. What if that extended to our brains? Research shows that the MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) could possibly reduce the...
Are You Eating Fake Food? Featured

Are You Eating Fake Food?

When you go shopping, how do you pick your food? Do you check labels to avoid the most scary sounding ingredients? It seems that you are probably consuming what you set to avoid.  You could be eating fake food. We wouldn't knowingly consume ingredients that are detrimental to our health, but we are possibly doing just that. What is 'Fake Food'? Fake Food is simply a term referring to food that is misleading. What you would consider to be natural, might in fact be highly artificial. Before it turns up on our shelves, food is processed. It's altered in some way from the original so that it can be marketed to the consumer. What you read on...
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