Nutrition

Lower cholesterol: Six diet swaps for better health

Nutrition • One Comment

Comfort foods come with a high cholesterol cost! Check out these alternatives to your weekly shop indulgences and reap the health rewards.
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How seasonal fruits can boost and protect the health of over 50s

Nutrition

Rob Hobson delivers an antioxidant boost in the shape of a delicious seasonal fruits smoothie....

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Mediterranean diet: 3 divine dishes to help you to a healthy future

Nutrition, Health

How adopting a Mediterranean diet can aid heart health, weight management and reduce risk of chronic diseases with healthy,...

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Seven easy ways to lower cholesterol with diet

Nutrition

Nutritionist Rob Hobson explains how we can reduce our cholesterol by eating the right kind of foods.
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Vitamin A: Essential nutrition guide

A to Z of Vitamins

A is for Vitamin A. Dr Sarah Brewer and Rob Hobson take us through the A to Z of vitamins and minerals....

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Vitamin B – Effortless boost to health and wellbeing

Health, A to Z of Vitamins, Nutrition

Dr Sarah Brewer talks about the value of Vitamin B its benefits and how you could be lacking....

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Vitamin C – expert tips for winter health

Nutrition, A to Z of Vitamins

Nutritionist Rob Hobson and Dr Sarah Brewer continue their walk through the A to Z of vitamins. Here, we look at the importance of vitamin C.
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10 Easy ways to boost energy

Nutrition

Feeling tired and lethargic due to disrupted sleep caused by warmer weather? Here's how to revive your mojo and boost energy....

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Flavanols are linked to better memory and heart health – here’s what foods you can eat to get these benefits

Nutrition

Flavanols, compounds found in fruits and vegetables, can boost memory and heart health but explains Gunter Kuhnle, there is still much to...

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Vitamin D – Don’t be D for deficient

A to Z of Vitamins • One Comment

A to Z of vitamins and minerals is a guide by Dr Sarah Brewer who is the Medical Director at wellbeing brand Healthspan and Rob Hobson who is a Registered N…
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Vitamin E = effective anti-oxidants and good fats

A to Z of Vitamins • One Comment

Dr Sarah Brewer and Rob Hobson talk vitamin E intake and its importance to your health. ...

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G is for Ginkgo Biloba – how to improve poor circulation

A to Z of Vitamins • One Comment

Dr Sarah Brewer and nutritionist Rob Hobson look at the benefits of Ginkgo Biloba as next instalment of the A to Z of vitamins and...

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H is for Vitamin H and healthy skin and hair

A to Z of Vitamins

A to Z of vitamins and minerals is a guide by Dr Sarah Brewer who is the Medical Director at wellbeing brand Healthspan and Rob Hobson who is a Registered Nutr…
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Essential guide to iodine deficiency – why and how to fix

A to Z of Vitamins

Dr Sarah Brewer and nutritionist Rob Hobson continue their A to Z of vitamins, minerals and herbs. This week I is for iodine. ...

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Why you need to eat Vitamin J rich foods – The A to Z of vitamins

A to Z of Vitamins

How to boost your Vitamin J intake, why it's important and how it can help your health. ...

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Vitamin K – protect bones and circulation

A to Z of Vitamins

Dr Sarah Brewer and Rob Hobson talk vitamin K intake and its importance to your health.
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L is for lycopene – A powerful antioxidant

A to Z of Vitamins

Dr Sarah Brewer and Nutritionist Rob Hobson continue their guide to the A to Z of Nutrition....

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M is for Magnesium – essential tips to avoid deficiency

A to Z of Vitamins

Rob Hobson and Dr Sarah Brewer explain the importance of Magnesium and how it is needed for 700 enzymatic reactions in the body. ...

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N is for Niacin – the Vitamin B3 super boost

Nutrition, A to Z of Vitamins, Health

Dr Sarah Brewer explains the importance of Niacin (vitamin B3) to our diets and how supplements
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O is for Omega-3s – essential fatty acids

A to Z of Vitamins

Dr Sarah Brewer continues the A to Z of vitamins and minerals with a look at Omega-3 fatty acids....

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P is for Potassium – a key mineral for healthy living

Nutrition, A to Z of Vitamins

How does potassium help with good health? Dr Sarah Brewer and nutritionist Rob Hobson explain the many ways the mineral assists your...

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Q is for Quercetin – get the most of this powerful antioxidant

A to Z of Vitamins

Dr Sarah Brewer looks at the health and nutritional value of the powerful antioxidant quercetin.
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R is for Royal Jelly: 6 ways it can improve health and wellbeing

A to Z of Vitamins

Nutrient-rich Royal Jelly is a popular supplement for women with symptoms of PMS and menopause. Dr Sarah Brewer explains. ...

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S is for Selenium – mineral rich foods to stimulate cognition and immunity

A to Z of Vitamins

Dr Sarah Brewer and nutritionist Rob Hobson continue the A to Z of Vitamins and Minerals, this week focusing on S for Selenium....

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T is for Turmeric – spice effective in fight against chronic inflammation

A to Z of Vitamins

Dr Sarah Brewer and nutritionist Rob Hobson look at how turmeric (curcumin) and the anti-inflammatory power of the spice can aid your health.
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Ubiquinol: The little-known energy-boosting compound

A to Z of Vitamins

Dr Sarah Brewer and nutritionist Rob Hobson examine the roll Ubiquinol plays as an energy producer and antioxidant in our cells. ...

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Vitamin V vs erectile dysfunction – the triumph over ED

A to Z of Vitamins, Health, Men's Health

A look at how erectile dysfunction can affect your emotional wellbeing and lead to problems in relationships - discover the symptoms,...

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The truth about nuts – nibbles, nutrition and health

Nutrition

Nutritionist Rob Hobson explains why nuts are far more than a snack when it comes to your health.
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How we could all benefit from being plant sterol savvy!

Health, Nutrition

Nutritionist Rob Hobson reveals how plant sterols can help lower cholesterol and reduce your chances of stroke and risk of heart attack. ...

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10 nutritious meals to boost your senses

Nutrition

Rob Hobson has put together his top 10 nutritious meals to boost your senses – from lasagne to a roast chicken dinner and a hearty winter...

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Prawn and lemongrass broth – an Asian inspired soup with a chilli kick

Nutrition, Food & Drink

Adding healthy fruit and vegetables to your comfort foods can help protect your eyes through winter.
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French toast – Healthy alternative to the weekend full English

Health, Nutrition

This is a savoury version of French toast with added herbs and vegetables that provides a healthy, tasty alternative to the full English. ...

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Good gut health – cooking and meals made simple

Nutrition, Health

To mark Love Your Gut Week (19-25th September 2022), Dr Joan Ransley shares tips for good gut health. ...

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Anatomy of salad greens – perfect for light, late summer salads

Food & Drink, Nutrition

Healthy, quick and delicious salad combinations to help create meals in minutes.
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Vegetarian women have 33% greater risk of hip fracture – here are three things you can do to reduce your risk

Nutrition, Health

Hip fractures are one of the most common types of fracture – which disproportionately affect women....

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Bloated stomach – successful steps to remedy discomfort

Health, Nutrition

Study finds more than 25% of respondents are living with gut health problems. Find out how you can manage bloating and other uncomfortable...

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Better memory – Why it’s time to love your brain!

Health, Nutrition

Dr Meg Arroll reveals the pain-free ways for over 50s to keep mind and memory in tip top shape.
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Brain health recipes for better cognition in later life

Nutrition, Health

Rob Hobson rustles up some recipes on the back of a new campaign called Navigating Brain Health where he takes a dive into what key...

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Super meal recipes to help improve your health

Nutrition, Food & Drink

Soaked oats topped with almonds and berries Helps with: Heart disease Food synergy: Almonds (flavonoids) with foods rich in vitamin C...

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Healthy heart recipes – great taste without the salt

Health, Nutrition

To champion Stroke Awareness month here are four divine salt-free mealtime treats.
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Easy pork medallions with crème fraîche and tangy wholegrain mustard sauce

Food & Drink, Nutrition

Eat your way to a healthy heart. Healthy blood glucose or cholestrol level can be achieved by eating one heaped teaspoon of wholegrain...

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Blue cheese and grape salad – for better heart health

Nutrition, Food & Drink

Food synergy is a theory that nutrients complement one another and can improve your health. Here, Rob Hobson creates a scrumptiously light...

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Hay fever and diet – avoid discomfort by knowing what you eat

Health, Nutrition

Jane Collins examines the link between hay fever and diet while offering advice on foods with high and low histamine concentration.
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Healthy tangy tomato, avocado and chickpea salad dressed with olive oil

Nutrition, Food & Drink

How food combinations can help you stay healthy and make attractive meals. ...

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Salmon, prawn and almond curry

Nutrition, Food & Drink

Rob Hobson shares his recipe for salmon, prawn and almond curry and demonstrates that adding food synergy to your meal-making can...

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Stir fry beef and broccoli – quick, healthy meals

Food & Drink, Nutrition

One-pot cooking at its best. Quick, simple and very, very tasty.
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Keto diet myths – expert tips for safe weight loss

Nutrition, Health

Suzannah Robin busts the top keto diet myths, to make sure that anyone giving keto a go is armed with the information for success....

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Eat right to sleep all night – expert tips

Nutrition, Health

Rob Hobson highlights how poor diet choices and late night eating can prevent you from getting a healthy, restful sleep....

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Healthy eating: Banish the post-Christmas bulge

Nutrition, Health

Start the New Year feeling great, not gluttonous with these simple steps for managed weight loss.
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A nutritionists Christmas survival guide

Nutrition

Nutritionist Kim Pearson, shares a few of the things she does over the festive season to stay healthy without avoiding mince pies and fun...

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Precision culture boost for targeted action

Health, Nutrition, Sponsored

Introducing New Beginnings, the 12 week programme from Zenflore®. ...

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Alflorex – Lets you take control of your gut health

Nutrition, Sponsored

Managing gut health is not always straightforward and advice can be confusing, Alflorex New Beginnings provides expert advice each week to support your journey
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Top tips: cooking for a healthy gut

Nutrition, Health

Dr Joan Ransley shares her top tips on cooking for a healthy gut and digestive system for Love Your Gut Week....

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Vitamin supplements: essential guide for older people

Nutrition

Mays Al-Ali explains why vitamin supplements are a good thing but should not be seen as a magic bullet for a poor diet and lifestyle...

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10 habit changes to boost your energy

Nutrition

Here are ten simple habit changes you can use to try and boost your energy levels.
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Diabetes-friendly recipes

Food & Drink, Nutrition

To help raise awareness for Diabetes Week (14-20 June), California Walnuts have shared five delicious diabetes-friendly recipes....

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Why a high fibre diet is your secret weapon to healthy midlife

Nutrition

Understand why increasing your fibre intake can help lower cholesterol, reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes and even help with IBS....

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Top 5 foods to help cure a hangover

Nutrition

Mays Al-Ali, a nutritionist at HealthyMays.com, points out the go-to foods for hangover cures and the stodgy carb-heavy comforters you should avoid.
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Why eat seasonally? Top tips for a healthy sustainable diet

Food & Drink, Nutrition

Most of our favourite fruits and vegetables can be enjoyed year-round but they are only really at their best in season....

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Better health over 50: How the pandemic made us take action

Nutrition

Learning from lockdown: has the pandemic has helped us be healthier?...

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Sticking to a New Year diet

Nutrition

January brings New Year resolutions that not all of us like, here dietician Martha McKittrick answers some of the most common questions about how to commit to …
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What you need to know about digestion

Nutrition

Dr Sarah Brewer, Medical Director of Healthspan, looks at how to keep your digestive system in tip top condition....

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Eat to beat inflammation

Nutrition

Rob Hobson, Healthspan Head of Nutrition has created a series of recipes to help support bone and joint health in the months ahead. ...

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10 things you might not know about unhealthy eating

Nutrition

We all have our eating vices – the guilty treats we use as a pick me up, but have you ever questioned why we fall back on them or what the consequences a…
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Sugar dilemmas?

Nutrition

What effect does eating too much sugar have on our health (particularly for women over 50)?...

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What is so special about Manuka Honey and do you really need it?

Nutrition, Sponsored

Manuka Honey has become famous in recent years due to its health properties and a host of celebrity fans, making it one of the best selling...

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Food and your fifties

Nutrition

Post-50, there are certain nutrients your body needs to power through the next phase of your life with some foods, in particular, that should become weekly fav…
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Why are 50 plus women susceptible to anaemia

Nutrition

Dr Sarah Brewer explains why women are at greater risk of developing anaemia in later life and how you can bridge the nutritional gap....

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Easy food swaps to tackle the effects of stress

Nutrition

Stress can compromise nutrient intake by influencing appetite, food choice and depleting the body of micronutrients. Here are some tips to...

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Six essential food and nutrition time savers for busy carers

Nutrition

Rob Hobson looks at six ways to maintain a nutritious, healthy diet if you are a busy carer with limited time to cook and look after yourself.
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Why eating your greens may keep you brainy

Nutrition

Sticking to the basics of healthy eating and adding green vegetables to your diet can help to boost your intake of nutrients that have been...

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Eggs: Our love affair with humble oeuf

Nutrition

Rob Hobson, registered nutritionist and Head of Nutrition at Healthspan explains why we have fallen back in love with eggs and why they are...

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Five golden rules of eating for a good night’s sleep

Nutrition

Rob Hobson is a registered nutritionist and Healthspan Head of Nutrition.. He is also author of Cheats & Eats and The Detox Kitchen Bible.
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Nation’s bone health under threat

Nutrition

A survey commissioned by the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) reveals that faddy diets and poor knowledge of...

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Feed your fibre knowledge

Nutrition

Having a low-fibre diet is not good for your health. Here Nichola Ludlam-Raine explains how some women are missing their recommended daily...

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The key nutrients for a healthy immune system

Nutrition

As we succumb to another cold spell, it’s important to know which nutrients you need to support your immune system and fight against flu.
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A diet, but you can still eat chocolate

Nutrition

There's a new diet on the block and this one lets you eat pasta and chocolate. Jackie Wicks explains. ...

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The healthy trends to look out for in 2018

Nutrition

Sticking to the New Year's resolutions has never been easier. Nutritionist Kim Pearson shares her predictions for the top healthy food...

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Nine ways to add chia seeds to your diet

Nutrition

When it comes to the nutritional benefits of eating chia seeds, the list is endless.
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Seven days to top up your vitamin D

Nutrition

It's difficult to get what you need from food alone but certain foods still provide us with a useful source of vitamin D. ...

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Five reasons science tells us to eat more chocolate

Nutrition

Did you know that small amounts of dark chocolate can boost your health, from improving your mood to helping tame a cough?...

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Why older women should take Omega-3 to help with menopause symptoms

Nutrition

Nutritionist Tom Oliver examines why Omega 3 rich foods and supplements are important to women as we age.
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Eight ways to boost your intake of vitamin D

Nutrition

Help keep your vitamin D levels topped up with simple tips that can be introduced into your daily routine. ...

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Food pairings that maximise absorption

Nutrition

Become your own food mixologist with the help of Rob Hobson's list of food pairings that increase nutrient absorption....

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Ginger the great

Nutrition

Ginger is wonderful for your digestion. Kim Lightbody explains why we should all be drinking ginger tea.
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Six foods to nourish your brain

Nutrition

Nutritionist Cassandra Barns reveals her six favourite foods for boosting your brain. ...

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Eat yourself happy

Nutrition

What we're eating is having a direct effect on our mood. Expert nutritionists have shared with 50connect the top 10 foods that will have...

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Benefits of Vitamin D supplements shown in new study

Nutrition

New research suggests Vitamin D has positive health benefits for people with chronic heart conditions.
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Energy surges as we hit fifty five

Nutrition

A recent poll of 2000 adults by Healthspan, found that there's a surge of energy at the age of 55 as people become reinvigorated by the...

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Super foods vs classics

Nutrition

Rob Hobson, Healthspan's Head of Nutrition takes a look at some of the great new 'superfoods' that everyone is talking about and compares...

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Eat yourself well with the seasons

Nutrition

Rob Hobson puts together a list of detoxifying foods that fit into your diet and nutrition plan all year round.
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Getting to grips with gout

Nutrition

As anyone who has suffered an attack knows only too well, gout can cause extreme joint discomfort....

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The dangers lurking in our cupboards

Nutrition

Out-of-date foods and medicines lurking in our cupboards...

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Health tips to boost your lifespan

Nutrition

Here are some simple health tips that show there’s more to wellbeing than vitamin supplements and zumba.
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Can looking at pictures of food actually affect your appetite?

Nutrition

Join in the fun with Wink Bingo's new breakfast theme - share your photos and be in with a chance to win prizes....

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Malnourished elderly going unnoticed says Task Force

Nutrition

10 tips to tackling malnutrition with food for older people...

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Your winter wellness war chest

Nutrition

Boost your winter cold immunity with vitamin D3, Echinacea, Beta-Glucans and Probiotics.
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Vitamin supplements: a waste of time?

Nutrition

New research suggests that for many of us, taking vitamin supplements is a waste of time. But what is the truth behind the headlines?...

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Summer super fruits

Nutrition

If you're hoping to lose weight, save your skin from the damaging effects of the sun or alleviate the symptoms of hayfever, eating berries...

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Medicinal fruit and vegetables

Nutrition

Heal and protect the body with fresh organic natural produce.
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