The Importance of Healthy Snacking
There is much debate over snacking – should you snack? Does it increase your metabolic rate? Does it cause you to overeat? What should you snack on? These are all
Sarah Burkhart
Why Most Diets Won’t Work For You
If you have been trapped in the cycle of trying every different diet available it’s probably not surprising news that most diets won’t work for you. Although diets seem to
Sugar versus Artificial Sweetener
There has been tremendous debate over the use of artificial sweeteners and health over the last few years while we as a society battle with overweight and obesity. Humans tend
Should your Children take Vitamins and Minerals?
We all know that vitamins and minerals are vital to the body and that we must consume enough of these to meet our requirements, but should you give your children
Eating what we Need Versus what we Think we Need
Nutrition and food can be confusing – we are often told one thing but this can change rapidly with advances in research. One problem that a lot of individuals have
How To Make Your Recipes Healthier
There is a real trend towards preparing and having a greater role in the production of your own food as you know exactly what has gone into it. It is
Picky Eaters – How To Get Your Child Eating More Variety
Feeding your child can be a frustrating experience. You think that it is important that they eat well (and you are right!) but they may not want to try new
How to Ensure that you Eat Enough Fruit
We all know that fruit is good for us and that we should be eating enough to meet our needs but do you? The United States Department of Agriculture states
Curbing Sugar from our Kids Diets
Sugar is a carbohydrate and is found in many foods and drinks. The intense sweetness that sugar provides means that many more of us are adding it to our snacks
How to Eat Healthy without Breaking the Bank
It is important to eat a balanced diet for your health, but you do not need to compromise your bank balance in the process. Eating healthy food can help you