3 things perimenopausal women should know about soya foods
Soya foods, when eaten in sufficient quantities, can have a beneficial on the health of menopausal women. Soya foods and drinks are a...
Introducing "Let’s Talk Food"
Let’s Talk Food is a collaboration of 2 AfN Registered Nutritionists aiming to help people make healthy food choices & make eating enjoyable
What everyone should know about salt
There is very strong evidence that shows that salt increases blood pressure. High blood pressure increases your risk of heart attack,...
An Introduction to Mindful Eating - why and how to practice eating mindfully
Mindful eating has a number of potential benefits including reducing emotional eating and helping promote a healthier relationship with food
The healthy foods in your kitchen cupboard
Common store cupboard foods are among the healthiest foods you can eat. Here’s some examples of healthy cupboard foods and a few ideas on
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...
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
