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Getting your 5 a day – or is it 7?

The recommended fruit and veg intake constantly change, is it 5? Is it 7? Lucy-Ann investigates...

Raw food diets: healthy snacking tips

A raw food diet can often mean your body gets more nutrients from the food you eat, but should you eat everything raw, and how does it work in every day life?

Thinking of going on a vegan diet? Top tips for starting out.

Ever thought about going on a Vegan diet? Our Vegan expert Rob Jackson is here to help with some fantastic tips for starting out.

Vegan sources of probiotics

Come and find out some great ways to get your probiotics on a vegan diet.

Marvellous vegan milk substitutes

Looking for something plant-based to add to your tea, cereal or recipes instead of cow’s milk? Well, there are loads of options!

Vegan christmas sweet treats

Christmas is all about eating tasty stuff, but there’s no reason why you can’t stay healthy and enjoy wholefoods at the same time! Here are some ideas...

Super-nutritious Christmas salads

If you’re looking for something a little greener this Christmas to balance out all of the sweet treats, these recipes are just what you need.

Fertility Foods and Nutrition

Take a look at our expert top tips for optimising fertility through healthy foods and nutrition. Written by expert nutrionist Caroline Farrell.

Vegan Sources of Calcium

Our Nutritionist and all-round food-expert Lucy Ann Prideaux takes an in-depth look into vegan sources of calcium to help all you vegans out there stay fit and healthy!

Dairy-Free Food Alternatives

Looking for dairy-free alternatives for common foods? Want to make a cake or find alternate calcium-rich foods? Our nutritionist, Lucy-Ann has some great ideas we think you should check out!

Staying Healthy Through Christmas

Ahhh Christmas! The season to be jolly; We all want to enjoy the festive season and if you want to keep an eye on your health try out some of these tips…

What is a Rainbow Diet? - Part 2

Part 2 of our in-depth look into rainbow diets to give you advice on the coloured foods you should be eating.

Super Seeds!

From crunchy salad toppers to a great source of essential fats, super seeds have a wide variety of powerful benefits which we explore in part one of our super seeds special!

Foods that burn fat

Foods that burn fat? It sounds too good to be true, but here are some of Lucy-Ann's best kept secrets: foods that boost your body's ability to burn fat and lose weight!

The benefits of natural food

Natural food sounds simple in theory but have you really thought about what goes into your food? Here our nutritionist explains more . . .

What is a Rainbow Diet? Part 1

Our nutritionist Lucy-Ann takes an in-depth look into rainbow diets to give you advice on the coloured foods you should be eating.

Gluten free guide to eating out

Gluten free snacks and meals can be made easy with this handy guide to gluten free eating out.

Confused about carbs? With so many different opinions, diets and plain myths out there we're not surprised! Not to worry, our expert Nutritionist Lucy-Ann is here to clear up the confusion and get you on the right track.

Carbohydrates: The good, the bad and the tasty

When it comes to healthy eating, carbohydrates are usually top of the agenda, but which ones should you be eating?

The Rainbow Diet Meal Plan

It can be a lot of fun creating 'rainbow' meals, choosing to focus on one, a few, or the entire rainbow of colours that we find naturally in wholefoods. In doing so, we can fully appreciate, and praise, just how much colour Mather Nature has bestowed on us!

Slow Energy Release Foods

Did you know that some foods take longer for your body to digest, leaving you fuller for longer? Here are some for you to try today!

Five fantastic iron rich foods

Are you getting enough iron in your diet? A lack of this important nutrient can lead to all sorts of health issues. Here are five foods you can eat to boost your iron levels.

Should you go on a wheat free diet?

A wheat free diet sounds daunting, but did you know there are dozens of health benefits to giving up wheat? Read more about wheat free diets here.

What Are Micronurients

Do you know your micros from your macros? We take a good look at micronutrients and how they work within a healthy and balanced plant-based diet.

Top 10 micronutrient-rich plant foods

What are the best micro-nutrients to eat? Our nutritionist Lucy-Ann takes us through the best foods for optimal health and functioning.

Vegan sources of protein

Vegan or thinking of becoming vegan but worried about missing your protein? Check out our article on vegan protein and see some great alternative sources.

What’s the best food to eat when pregnant?

When eating for two, what are the best possible foods to ensure your baby develops healthily and gets the strongest start in life.

What is Kale, and why do people love it?

Kale is another superfood that people are loving! Find out more about Kale, and some great recipe ideas here...

What are Superfoods?

Have you ever wondered what makes superfoods so super? Check out our informative article on superfoods alongside a few classic examples.

Vegan Christmas Cooking Tips

Are you vegan, or undertaking a vegan diet? Check out the following vegan cooking tips for you to make the most of your meals!

Understanding Food Labels – Part 1

'No added sugar'. 'Pure'. 'Reduced Fat'. What does it all actually mean? Our nutritionist Lucy-Ann Prideux explores what exactly the language on our food labels mean.

Top foods trends for 2015

Last year, quinoa and kale were the hot topic, so what does 2015 have in in store for us? Expert Nutritionist, Lucy-Ann gives us her predictions…

Tips for choosing gluten free snacks

Choosing healthy gluten free snacks isn't as tricky as you think! These top tips should make snack time simple...

The Health Benefits of Ginger

Ginger is a wonder-root. As well as adding another dimension to food, it has healing and pain-relief properties! Our nutritionist, Lucy-Ann takes a close look....

Super tasty vegan Christmas recipes – Starters

Hey, it's Christmas! That must mean its time for some tasty vegan food! Our expert nutritionist Lucy-Ann has some ideas, in part 1 of our vegan Christmas recipes!

Super tasty vegan Christmas recipes – Salads and Mains

Part two of our awesome vegan Christmas recipes. This time, Lucy-Ann looks at some brilliant vegan salads and main meal ideas.

Simple Wheat Free Foods

Confused about what foods you can eat whilst on a wheat free diet? Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Preparing gluten free foods

You might think you know all there is to know about preparing gluten free meals and snacks, but did you know that your kitchen could be sabotaging your efforts?

Gluten free meal plan

Our fantastic gluten-free meal plan is balanced to meet your everyday nutritional needs. Written by our expert nutritionist Lucy-Ann Prideaux.

Ingredients Labels and Gluten

This gluten free food guide will help you to read the labels on food and decide whether they really do contain gluten!

Gluten Free Diets - Not Just for Coeliacs

Coeliacs aren't the only ones who can benefit from a wheat-free diet - our nutritionist, Lucy-Ann Prideaux goes into more detail why everyone can benefit from cutting out gluten.

Gluten free breakfast ideas you'll love

Gluten can be a difficult thing to avoid, but fear not for we have put together some simple and delicious ways to start your day off gluten-free!

Deciphering Food Labels – Part 2

Ever wondered just what your food labels mean? How many carbs are too many, and what about sugars and added ingredients? Our expert nutritionist, Lucy-Ann takes a look...

Super Seeds – Part 2

Want to know even more about super seeds and just what makes them so good for us? Well, we are back with part two, featuring splendid sunflower and fantastic flax!

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