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Vitamin D

From October to early March, everyone (including pregnant and breastfeeding women) in the UK are advised to take a daily vitamin D supplement.  Why? This is because during these months…

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Are millennial mums suffering?

How our culture is setting this generation of mums up for mental illness This article was written by family doctor [GP] based on Vancouver Island, Canada – Phillippa Houghton. It…

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How nutritious are eggs?

This article was written by our regular contributor; registered dietitian – Maeve Hanan. Eggs, and egg yolks in particular, are often seen as an unhealthy food that should be limited.…

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Breast Awareness

October is Breast Cancer awareness month.  Breast cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK and is by far the most common cancer in women, with 1 in…

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When does a lifestyle change become a diet?

This article was written by one of our contributors; Registered Associate Nutritionist – Kimberley Neve. Healthy lifestyle changes are a goal for many of us – who doesn’t want better…

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Butternut Squash Pasta

The arrival of autumn can bring many things that we’d rather not have – winter squash and cosy pastas don’t fall under that umbrella. A great weeknight dish for the…

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October habit tracker

Don’t leave your potential on the table. Each day you wake up and your mind is filled with quiet, inspired ideas – nudges, inklings, wonderings. These are the pathways to…

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Marathon nutrition

This article was written by registered nutritionist, health writer, author, and athlete – Anita Bean. With just days to go until the Virgin Money London Marathon, now is the time…

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The benefits of seasonal eating

This article was written by one of our regular contributors; medical student with a BSc in human nutrition + MSc in clinical and public health nutrition – Rebecca Fox. What…

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Buffalo Cauliflower

…with vegan ranch dressing A classic American dish, but make it vegan! These chunky, crispy, flavour-packed nuggets of cauliflower and so addictive – paired with a fresh corn and tomato…

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