The link between weight and COVID 19 in terms of increased risk of hospitalisation or severity of symptoms has focused the nation’s attention on our crisis of being overweight or obese. Studies shows that each kg of weight gained annually over 10 years was associated with a 49% increase in risk of developing type 2 […]

Many beans are in season in July and August and so are at their best.This includes green beans such as runner and french beans but also borlotti and broad beans. Green beans are low in calories and fat and high in fibre, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They also contain protein so are a useful addition […]

Beets are an excellent food to eat on a regular basis. They are low in calories, but high in water and fibre which makes them a good choice for those on a diet and supportive of digestion.  They contain almost all the important vitamins and minerals plus phytonutrients that are anti-inflammatory and maybe cancer protective.   One […]

Courgettes are a fruit not a vegetable. They are rich in nutrients and fibre but low in calories, so are great if you are trying to lose some lockdown weight. There is evidence that they can improve blood sugar balance and can increase insulin sensitivity. They contain a lot of water and both insoluble and […]

Continuing with our theme of good seasonal foods, green peas are a must. They are high in protein, so can be a great choice for vegetarians and vegans. 100 g of green peas have just 81 calories so they can also be good for weight loss. The pea pods are a good source of folic […]

Watercress is in season now and has many health benefits as well as its distinctive peppery taste and crunchy texture. Low in calories but high in fibre, nutrients and antioxidants it is useful for weight management. Watercress is good for the heart- it is rich in nitrates that regulate blood pressure. It also has a […]

Although April is the height of the asparagus season it is still growing in the UK. Apart from being high in water and therefore good fr weight management, asparagus has some other important health benefits. It contains good levels of anti-oxidants including vitamin E, vitamin C and glutathione, as well as various flavonoids and polyphenols. […]

Capsaicin is the active ingredient responsible for the spiciness of peppers. The more capsaicin it contains, the hotter it is. It is in all members of the capsicum family (peppers) and is found in abundance in jalapeno, cayenne and chilli peppers. Capsaicin has no calories but numerous health benefits. Using spices is a great way […]

In our last post we talked about what to do to stay healthy in lockdown. In this post we tackle the things that you should try not to do in order to support your physical and mental health. Try not to: Use alcohol to de-stress. You probably had some boundaries around booze before, so decide […]

Lockdown has been challenging. We have had to review so many of our fundamental habits and think about what is important to us.In terms of how we eat and drink we have had to think more about our meals, shopping and cooking. Eating is now almost exclusively at home and in our control but it […]