The benefits of diet on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common female endocrine (hormone secreting glands) condition which is characterised by excessive androgens (mainly the male hormone testosterone) in the blood and anovulation (no ovulation). This leads to underdeveloped ovary follicles which are unable to fully release their eggs, then becoming attached to the ovary edges and [...]

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Natural solutions for more energy

Are you the type of person that jumps out of bed every morning with a smile on your face as soon as your alarm goes off, ready and waiting to face the day? Do you remain full of energy and on full pelt for the rest of the day before having a great night’s [...]

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Back To School – Part 2- Healthy Lunch Boxes & Nutritious Snacks

Following on from our last blog on ‘Back to School Children’s Nutrition‘, this time we are looking at some healthy ideas for lunch boxes which can often be somewhat of a headache for busy mums and dads.

Take a look at some of our ideas and try them out this term.

Add some [...]

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The Sun Chlorella guide to a healthy gut – Part 2

Continuing from Wednesday’s blog post on gut health, the team at Sun Chlorella follow on with the second part of their 10 point guide to the facts and fictions of gut health.

Sun Chlorella® ‘A’ is a natural green algae whole food supplement from Japan.

Sun Chlorella expert nutritionist Nadia Brydon, is on [...]

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The Sun Chlorella guide to a healthy gut – Part 1

Todays blog is provided by the experts at premium supplement brand Sun Chlorella.  In parts 1 and 2, their expert nutritionist discusses the fact and fiction surrounding the topic of gut health.

‘Beat the bloat’  How healthy is your gut?  Fact & Fiction

Many aspirations to get more energised and active in the [...]

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A protein-rich breakfast may prevent food cravings and overeating

A recent study has found that eating a protein-rich breakfast reduces feelings of hunger throughout the day (1).  Skipping breakfast has been linked with overeating, weight gain and obesity. Those who regularly skip breakfast have 4.5 times the risk of obesity as those who consume breakfast regularly (2).

A recent study [...]

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Following cancer prevention guidelines may lower risk of death from all causes

Cancer prevention is a topic that I have written about previously in my blog posts.  There is evidence to suggest that eating a healthful diet and exercising regularly may help to reduce the risk of getting cancer.  A newly published study (1) has found that “Adherence to cancer prevention guidelines for obesity, diet, physical [...]

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Eating more vegetables and fruits has been linked to a lower risk of dying from heart disease

Eating healthily and including a high intake of vegetables and fruits in the daily diet has been linked in many research studies to a reduced risk of developing heart disease.  Now a recently published (1) paper has found that a higher intake of vegetables and fruits is associated with a reduced risk of dying [...]

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Healthy eating for healthy glowing skin

New research (1) from the UK, published in the journal of evolution and human behaviour, has found that eating a healthy diet rich in vegetable and fruits may help give the skin a healthy glow, similar to that experienced through tanning. 

The study found that, instead of heading out in the sun, the best [...]

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Reducing adult heart risks with teenage health promotion

A new Australian study (1) has suggested that health promotion campaigns which target young people in their teens could help to reduce their risk of heart problems in adulthood.  Many teenagers smoke and it is known that smoking can have a huge impact on cholesterol levels as well as general health later in life.  [...]

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