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Healthy eating can be confusing so we’re hoping to clear up the confusion. Find out which foods are actually healthy, the facts about regimes like fasting or keto and why some foods might cause some affects like bloating, gas, headaches etc.

Super Clever! 15 Hacks For Easier & Tastier Homemade Sushi

July 7, 2023October 12, 2012 by Helen Foster

It took me over 12 years from the day I decided to try and make sushi to the day I actually did it. I’d been scared of it, it looks complicated and as most things I create in the kitchen taste better than they look, I was nervous. However, once I tried it, I realised …

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Categories nutrition Tags Recipes and Menu Hacks

What the Heck Are Wheatberries? And Are They Good For You?

September 13, 2022September 17, 2012 by Helen Foster

I was happily munching through today’s lunch of crabsticks, tomato, beetroot and M&S Wheatberries and Giant Couscous salad – when I suddenly realised that I don’t actually know what wheatberries are. I can tell you that they look kind of like pinenuts and have a similar texture to pearl barley – but other than that …

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Categories nutrition Tags Health Foods
The Mug Diet

What is The Mug Diet? And Why You Probably Shouldn’t Try It

July 7, 2023September 3, 2012 by Helen Foster

I was reading the papers yesterday and in Style mag, I came across a tiny mention of something called The Mug Diet. Their synopsis; ‘if it doesn’t fit in a mug, don’t eat it.’ Sorry, is this actually a thing? Is anyone really doing this? A quick google determined that yes, yes it is – …

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Warning: Chia Seeds Can Cause Bloating (Here’s How to Stop It)

September 5, 2023July 2, 2012 by Helen Foster

When it comes to lists of the world’s healthiest foods, chia seeds are on it – but, if you’re adding them to your diet in an attempt to embrace the benefits of chia seeds, there’s something you need to know – chia seeds can cause bloating! Here’s why and how to stop it …

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Categories nutrition Tags Gut Health, Health Foods
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