As with many conditions you may see a large amount of diets promoted and promising to “cure” and “treat” PCOS. In this blog post I will explore the topic of nutrition and PCOS management, using evidence based research to support the points that I make.
Only some lifestyle changes can greatly help you manage your weight. Drinking plenty of water, consuming high-fibre and high-protein foods, reducing alcohol intake, being more physically active and avoiding strict diets will help you stick to a healthy and balanced diet for life, manage your weight more comfortably and be healthier and happier.
There are many reasons why individuals opt for these non-dairy alternatives, whether it be due to allergies, intolerances, following a vegan diet or for ethical reasons. But how do these compare to cow’s milk?
Unlike all other vitamins, Vitamin D is unique in that it is the only vitamin that our body can make on its own and is not required from dietary sources.
We’ve all been in a situation where we feel a cold coming on and so we start to increase our fruit and veg intake, take some vitamin C tablets, or drink a big glass of orange juice. But, how much can our diets and nutrition actually impact the way our immune system functions?
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common form of diabetes affecting 90-95% of patients. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 400 million people are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on a global scale
The importance of protein intake for our health is due to the critical role this essential macronutrient plays in our metabolism of cells and tissues, hormone production, immunity and healthy skin.
Soy is a plant-based food deriving from soya beans, which are a legume native to Asia. It is consumed in many different forms, including tofu, tempeh, soy milk, edamame beans, vegetarian meat substitutes, dairy-free cheeses and yoghurts.
Food labelling is there to help us stay informed about what we are consuming, but with all that information on one packet, we can often find ourselves a bit confused and overwhelmed.
