Broccoli, part of the Brassica family, is considered a cruciferous vegetable. Along with cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and kale, broccoli is known for its high concentration of sulforaphane, a sulfur-containing compound that prevents free radicals from breaking down the body and which protects against premature- aging and degenerative disease. A nutritional powerhouse, broccoli is rich […]
“About one in five people in the UK have a low blood level of vitamin D,” according to Professor Hilary Powers of the UK government’s scientific advisory committee on nutrition (SACN) into vitamin D. So, the UK government has finally caught up to what health experts have been saying for years and are now recommending that we […]
Tomatoes are omnipresent in our diet today – strange to think they were once considered poisonous and used only for decorative purposes. Super antioxidant Tomatoes have become a hot health topic because of their high content of lycopene – the important antioxidant that gives tomatoes their red colour and helps mop-up damaging free radicals. Not […]
Summertime means that many of us are going to be eating a lot more grilled and barbecued food. We’ve been led to believe that grilling is a healthy way of cooking. Unfortunately it’s not. Link to weight issues? Grilling is often touted as a leaner and cleaner way to cook because it reduces the fat […]
By age 40 most of us have had a ‘Health wake up call’ according to an article in the Daily Mail. Whether it’s triggered by a personal health scare, the death or illness of someone close, or just starting to feel old, this is the time when ¾ of us make major changes to our diet and lifestyle […]
Seems that everyone’s got a good reason for using for protein powders these days. Added to smoothies, shakes, juices and even soups, they’re an easy and convenient source of complete protein – making them handy for weight management, fitness training and muscle building, as well as meal (and snack) replacements. But when it comes to […]