Hazel Wallace was just 14 when her dad suffered a stroke at the dinner table of their family home. He died three days later and for a year, as she struggled to process her grief, Hazel turned her back on eating, and slowly faded away physically and mentally.…
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FOOD & DRINK
Food and drink plays a crucial role in maintaining good mental health and wellbeing
Breakfast of Champions: Quick, easy and nutritious
What should you eat when you don't have much time in the morning? When we’re rushing to get out the door in the morning, often the first thing we skip is a good breakfast.…
What is a Gluten Free Diet?
Eliminating certain foods from your diet is essential for those with an allergy, but some people are choosing gluten-free diets not out of necessity, but because of a belief in its health benefits. It’s time to ask exactly how a gluten-free diet impacts us…
How to Encourage Kids to Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food
An estimated 1.2 million people in the UK are affected by eating disorders. So how can we help children develop a healthy relationship with food? Obesity. Healthy eating. Eating disorders. Three things we often hear in the news. With Public Health England estimating two thirds of British adults are…
6 Ways To Cut Back on Drinking
Whether for health reasons, a lifestyle choice or just to detox, going alcohol-free can be a challenge a lot of us try at some point. So who better to advise on managing our urges for that evening glass of wine than the co-author of The 28 Day Alcohol-Free Challenge? The…
This is Why You Should Shop Seasonally
Believe it or not, spring is fast approaching! As we dust off the chilly cobwebs of January and February and finally get through the Valentine’s chocolate (from yourself or another – we’re with you) it’s time to start anew. And by that we mean seasonal eating. Did you…
Chia Seeds: A healthy miracle?
Often referred to as a ‘superfood’, chia seeds don’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. But how healthy are they, and are we better off saving our money? Grown in Central and South America, chia seeds come from the Salvia Hispanica plant, and are notoriously classed as a…
Slow Eating May Reduce Obesity Risk, Study Says
You may want to take your time next time you sit down for a bite to eat - new research claims that eating slowly could help prevent obesity.…
Orange Juice: Ripe for Picking?
A staple in many households’ fridges, orange juice is the refreshing beverage most of us see as essential in a balanced breakfast meal. But, is the tangy, citrus thirst-quencher as nutritious as we think? The perfect accompaniment to a hearty breakfast, orange juice is the most popular fruit juice drink…