When losing weight, most of us jump on the scale in order to track our progress. However, your weight alone (and even your BMI) doesn't always tell the whole story. Any good fat loss programme will incorporate optimal levels of...
This week the NHS announced plans to offer 'soup and shake diets' to those with type 2 diabetes. Previously, meal replacement diets have been discussed for use by the NHS to help tackle the UK's obesity crisis. So should you...
Broccoli might not seem like an obvious vegetable to make a dip from, but this 'broccomole' recipe makes for a delicious alternative to classic guacamole. Not only does it taste great, this dip easy to prepare and nutrient rich. The main...
Recent research has revealed that that 7 in 10 of us now take dietary supplements. The nationwide 'Impact of Lockdown' survey conducted by supplement brand YourZooki reveals how Covid-19 has given people a heightened sense of awareness around their health...
Swapping your daily cuppa for green tea is an easy, enjoyable way to support your health. Polyphenols are the compounds in green tea understood to be responsible for it's health promoting effects. Drinking matcha tea results in a much higher...
The classic Mojito is a favourite summer cocktail for many of us. Usually, cocktails are loaded with hidden sugar but this Mojito gives a healthy (sugar free) twist to an old classic. This recipe swaps traditional sugar for xylitol - a...
We are constantly bombarded with information and it's easy to take the messages we are exposed to at face value. However, it's more important than ever to question the information you're consuming and how it's shaping your viewpoints. It's time...
There are various factors that influence the extent to which we are likely to be affected by Covid-19, should we be unfortunate enough to catch it. Some of those factors are out of our control - our gender and ethnic...
As travel restrictions are being lifted, many of us are starting to think about summer holidays. This year, it's more important than ever to prioritise our health while travelling. In addition to wearing masks and taking the recommended Covid-related precautions,...
With lockdown measures easing, there's no better time than now to review which of your habits are serving you well, and which aren't. I recently wrote an article for the Evening Standard on the habits we, as a nation, have...
