Will meatless burgers, and more sustainable bug meatballs be the food of the future? There has been more interest in recent years of alternatives to meat. With cattle using so much land and water, and a growing population,it does seem sensible and more humane to look for alternatives to meat. There are more and more…
Eat Buckwheat to Improve Your Mood Despite its name, Buckwheat actually doesn’t contain wheat, or gluten and is often a perfect substitute for people who cannot eat gluten in wheat flour, or have a gluten sensitivity. It has more health benefits than normal white all purpose flour. Buckwheat itself is a plant, actually a seed,…
Why you Should Avoid Energy Drinks Hepatitis and Energy Drinks I have been guilty of consuming energy drinks in the past. In my university days, it was common to go out and have a can of red bull to give you a boost of energy, especially if you wanted to stay awake for a lecture…
Island Retreat Get Aways I have been working with Island Retreats recently based here in Jersey. They are offering a 4 night stay at The St Brelades Bay hotel in May next year. I have created some great dishes for them to have on the retreat, which are all both nutritionally balanced and taste great.…
You might not even be aware that you are harbouring dust mites in your home. As we switch on the heating in the winter, they suddenly come alive. They love the warmer temperature and especially like the humidity, and unless you have something called a ‘Hygrometer’, that I don’t think anyone has in their home,…
If you suffer from migraines you could have less Nitrate reducing bacteria in your mouth. There has always been a lot of debate over what causes migraines, with some people citing certain foods as a trigger to their migraines such as wheat, dairy, chocolate and cheese, alcohol, and for some people bright lights can trigger…
What is a Runners High? I was nearly at the finish line, after thrashing past the other runners trying to get ahead of me, it was finally over, feeling exhausted I had done it, I had finished the race. This was the last time I was in a proper running race, when I was about…
Did you know that sitting at your desk for extended periods a day can be worse for you than smoking? But this doesn’t just apply to office workers who spend a lot of time at their desk, but also sitting watching the tv, or sitting driving your car. In one study sitting for long periods…
If you suffer from mood swings, sugar cravings and headaches, then you are more than likely suffering from PMS. If you are a man suffering from these, then you are probably married to a women with PMS and I would advise you to read this article for your own sanity. It is very common for…
There are a number of people who are shunning dairy products, meat and grains these days, for a number of reasons thinking that their diet would be healthier without them. However, vitamin b12 is one of the only vitamins that we get from dairy products, fish and meats,and fortified cereals and it is not naturally…