Nutrition

“Veganuary is a charity inspiring people to try vegan for January and throughout the rest of the year”  – Veganuary   Last year a record-breaking 168,500 people made the pledge…

Thanks to Maeve Hanan, registered dietitian and regular contributor for The Food Medic for writing this piece. You can read Maeve’s other articles (about omega-3, the Keto diet, dairy and…

Thanks to Jenny Rosborough, registered nutritionist, media spokesperson, and head of nutrition at Jamie Oliver Ltd. for writing this piece. Head to the bottom of the page to find out more…

Intermittent fasting (IF) has been in the spotlight for the past few years. These diets are often promoted as boosting health, weight loss, and healthy ageing. But as with all…

This piece it taken from the Autumn 2018 issue of ARCADIA magazine. The edition is available in over 70 retail outlets worldwide and you can also order your copy online.…

People may choose to avoid dairy for various reasons, such as: dietary preference, an allergy or intolerance to dairy products, or to promote animal welfare. This article will look at…

In the year 2016-2017 almost 620,000 people were admitted to hospital in the UK with a health problem associated with obesity (1). Being obese increases the likelihood that a person…

Thermogenic’s, more commonly known as fat-burners, claim to work in various ways either by; increasing metabolic rate or energy expenditure, impairing fat absorption, or increasing fat oxidation during exercise, and…

Is the Keto diet worth the hype? The ketogenic or ‘keto’ diet is becoming increasingly popular. This is often promoted as a way to lose weight, boost health, and even…

Thanks to Emily Briggs, final year medical student at the University of Birmingham, for putting this piece together. See Emily’s previous piece on cervical smear testing here. Table top sugar…