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Raw and local
Enjoy the delights of raw and local food this summer, with these tips from Richard Buckley
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The lowdown on turmeric
Dr Hazel Wallace takes a look at the health benefits of this much talked about spice
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6 health foods from around the world
Research has shown that certain countries enjoy higher life expectancies than others, mostly as a result of their diets. Japan, for example, has one of the lowest mortality rates in the world, with a typical diet being high in fish, meat, certain carbohydrates, vegetables and fruits. Here we take a look at six of the best natural health foods from around the world.
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The essential fats
Essential fatty acids are aptly named – not only because they are essential to our health and wellbeing, but because our bodies cannot make them, so it is essential that we get our intake through our diet.
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Why eat organic?
This month marks the Soil Association’s annual Organic September campaign. Here, Renée Elliott explains why we should all be eating organically
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Alkalising foods
The quality of our inner ecology will determine our overall health. Life is more connected than we think. Everything from the cells in our bodies to the life in the oceans is affected by pH.
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Embrace the alkaline lifestyle
Wellbeing expert John Tsagaris explains the benefits of the alkaline diet
The likes of Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston are all fans of the alkaline diet, but this isn’t just another celebrity fad. There are many benefits to be gained from alkaline-based nutrition.
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Top breakfast swaps
Want to make sure you have the best possible start to the day? Swap your unhealthy breakfast for these healthier options
Fry up
Why you should avoid it:
The good elements of the traditional fry-up - vitamin-rich eggs, protein-packed pork and heart-healthy beans - are unfortunately curtailed due to dubious preparation and cooking methods.
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Very vegan
Veganism is growing in popularity by the day. We take a look at the benefits of following a plant-based diet
The stereotypical image of vegans as tie-dye-wearing hippies who live on nothing but lentils and chick peas is fast becoming a thing of the past. The proliferation of vegan recipe blogs, books and celebrity endorsements from the likes of Beyoncé and Russell Brand has helped to give veganism a complete image overhaul.
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7 of the best superfoods
Nutritional therapist Joanne Hart takes a look at some of her favourite superfoods and how they benefit our health
Are superfoods the powders that we blend into smoothies and sprinkle onto our porridge or are they just normal foods that have special benefits? We think it’s both!
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Kick your sugar habit
Want to reduce the sugar in your diet? Try these expert tips and recipe ideas
One in three of us has high blood sugar and is at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Despite this, new research from preventative nutrition experts Pharma Nord has revealed that just one in 10 people is worried about developing diabetes and one third of us don’t know what their blood sugar level is.
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