Veganuary is coming to an end, but plant-based meals are something that can easily be introduced into your life and have many benefits. A plant-based diet contains foods that come from plants, with little to no animal products. The main bulk of a plant-based diet comes from fruit, vegetables, wholegrains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Vegetarians … Continue reading Plant-based Nutrition
What is stress? Stress is the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure [1]. Sometimes it may be more short term, such as being stuck in a traffic jam or having an argument, or more long term, like losing your job, substance abuse or family conflict. Symptoms of stress … Continue reading Nutrition and Stress
We all know the importance of a healthy diet, but sleep is also an important contributing factor towards overall good health. 1 in 3 people suffer from poor sleep, with factors such as stress and technology often identified as the cause of sleepless nights. However, research has shown that poor nutrition may also affect the … Continue reading Nutrition and Sleep
As January begins so does the promotion of fad diets. Fad diets are food plans that promote rapid weight loss, or other results, with no scientific evidence to confirm their claims. They may consist of characteristics such as restricting food groups, only eating at certain times, eating unusual combinations of foods, and buying supplements [1]. … Continue reading New Year, New Fad Diet
In the last blog surrounding cardiovascular disease (CVD), we discussed what high blood pressure is, the consequences it can have, and ways to reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure with diet and lifestyle changes. You can check this out by clicking here, titled ‘CVD: Managing Blood Pressure with Diet’. In the final blog … Continue reading CVD Part 3: Managing Raised Cholesterol with Diet
