Eat well for health, pocket and planet
When it comes to food, we can all make small changes to the way we shop, cook and eat our food that can have a positive impact on our health
How do I know if I'm low in iron?
Iron is an essential mineral for making haemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen around the body and gives the red blood cells their...
Menopause and Restless Legs Syndrome: Key nutrients and how to manage it
Restless Legs Syndrome is characterised by the overwhelming urge to move the legs. It is thought to affect one in 10 people in the UK. ...
Honeyberry or Haskap - another healthy, local and seasonal berry for Scottish consumers to enjoy
The honeyberry is what it’s referred to as in Scotland, but in other parts of the World it’s also known as the haskap berry. In the...
When should you consider taking vitamin and/or mineral supplements?
Most of us should be able to get all the vitamins and minerals we need – with the exception of vitamin D - by having a diversity of foods...
Eating Well for Menopause
Changes to diet and lifestyle can help manage menopause symptoms and help to balance the loss of the health protecting effects of oestrogen
Venison – local, lean and lots of nutrients
Recent research undertaken by 56 Degree Insight found that 52% of consumers choose venison because of taste; 34% because of high quality;...
How to set New Year's Resolutions for a healthy 2021
This time of year is associated with New Year’s Resolutions and setting goals for the coming months. Having goals can be really helpful...
Recipes for Recovery: how to make life a little easier when living with cancer
Do you know someone going through cancer treatment? Having cancer and going through treatment can impact the ability to eat well. For...
Is organic veg really better for us than non-organic?
Some evidence suggests organic food is superior in regard to having increased antioxidant content and increased omega-3 healthy fats vs non
