This is a guest post written by Krisna Garcia Have you ever noticed that when people say baked potatoes are on the menu, they are more often than not talking about white potatoes? There's nothing wrong with these starchy potato…
We are certainly living in stressful times. Covid-19 has truly changed our lives in a short amount of time. For many of us our normal routines have been changed quite significantly and we find ourselves either working from home or…
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental disorder which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. It affects approximately 700,000 people in the UK and whilst awareness and understanding of the disorder has improved, families dealing with…
During the current Coronavirus pandemic, it is more important than ever to keep your immune system strong by eating the right foods and treating your body well. Before attempting to self-isolate for any length of time, be sure to visit…
With high profile celebrities like Christopher Eccleston, Russell Brand, Demi Lovato, Paula Abdul and many more sharing their stories, it’s finally acceptable to discuss eating disorders openly. There is even an Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which, this year, runs from…
Fats are a vital part of our diet, whether we like it or not. Maintaining cell membrane integrity would be impossible without fats, and so would storing energy and nerve transmission. Certain types of cancer, however, become a far more…
Many mental health experts are reluctant to diagnose children with bipolar disorder, especially in the UK, and even more of these professionals are reluctant to offer the same powerful prescriptions given to children in the US. Even among experts who…
People of all genders can be affected by severe eating disorders like Anorexia Nervosa. This is a condition that causes sufferers to under-eat and adopt a range of unhealthy beliefs and behaviours around food and eating. But did you know…
January is here once again, and many people all over the world are picking up the annual Veganuary challenge: eating no animal products for a full month. In honour of these brave dietary explorers, today we’re going to look at…
Sadly, it’s becoming more and more normalised for children to stay indoors on their phones and devices when they have time off. With all of this in mind, it should come as no real surprise that child obesity is at…