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10 ways to combat your cravings

10 ways to combat your food cravings Crave-proof your work space or home – the simplest way to curb a craving is to ban crave-worthy foods from your environment in the first place! If you have to have tempting treats in your house for other family members & for...

New Year, New You – Kick those bad food habits!

New Year – New You: kick those bad food habits! Now’s the time to adopt some new routines so you can start the year eating better and feeling fitter. Bad habit… speed eating Eating too quickly means you’re more likely to miss the ‘I’m...

Why Buy Seasonal Foods?

Our seasons are the essence of what makes living in this country great. Seasonal food is fresher, tastier and more nutritious than out-of-season food that has been force grown or flown from abroad. Why? Seasonal food means seeds germinate in the soil at the right...

Boost your immunity this winter with the right foods!

Boosting your immunity isn’t just about taking extra vitamin C. It certainly pays to eat lots of fruit and veg that are packed with it, but there are many more foods you can eat to keep yourself fit over the winter months. Foods to pack in every day: Winter...

Good shopping habits

Good shopping habits Convenience foods Many people who battle with their weight eat more ready meals than fresh home-made food.  The levels of sugars & fats in these meals are a large part of this problem.  By all means, keep a few ready meals in the...

Why weight loss is easier if you eat natural

Any time a food is processed it loses some of its nutritional value, and it puts more of a burden on the digestive system. An orange has around 60 calories, 12 grams of unprocessed sugar, and 4 grams of fibre. However, just 1 cup of orange juice has twice the...