EATING & DIET
Fruit and Vegetables
Fruit and Vegetables Most people are aware that we should be eating more of fruit and veg. But most of us are still not eating enough, as we should be eating at least five portions of fruit as well as … Continue reading
All About Meat
Meat Meat is a good source of proteins, vitamins and minerals, like iron, selenium, zinc, as well as Vitamin B besides Vitamin B12. Cut down on fat Some kinds of meat are high in fat, mainly saturated fat, which tends … Continue reading
Milk as well as dairy
Milk Milk as well as dairy products like cheese, yoghurt and fromage frais are great sources of protein besides vitamins A and B12. They’re an important source of calcium which helps in keeping our bones strong. The calcium in dairy … Continue reading
All about starchy foods
Starchy foods like bread, cereals, rice, besides pasta and potatoes are an important part of a healthy diet. Choose wholegrain varieties when you can. The correct amount of starch Starchy Foods Starchy foods need to make up nearly a third … Continue reading
Vitamins as well as minerals
This article contains the advice as well as safety information which you need in order to make informed choices about all the vitamins, minerals besides the trace elements that are essential for health. It also includes advice on others which … Continue reading
Pulses, nuts as well as seeds
Pulses, Nuts Seeds Pulses include beans, lentils as well as peas. They are a low-fat source of protein, fibre, besides vitamins and minerals and they are considered a portion of fruit and veg. Nuts as well as seeds are a … Continue reading
Eat Fish as well as Shellfish
Fish Steak We need to be eating at least two portions of fish in a week including one of oily fish. Fish as well as shellfish are good sources of various vitamins and minerals, and oily fish is particularly rich … Continue reading
Pulses and Eggs
Eggs, pulses, nuts as well as seeds are all good sources of protein. Besides, they’re easy to prepare. But take care in case you’re preparing eggs for anyone who is either very young or pregnant, or for the elderly. Eggs … Continue reading
All About Eggs
Eggs Eggs are a great source of protein, and they also contain vitamins and minerals. They are easy to prepare. But it’s very important to handle, cook as well as store them properly in order to avoid food poisoning especially … Continue reading
Make sure that you are drinking enough
Drink Enough Water It’s important for you to make sure that you are drinking enough. Our bodies need water or other fluids in order to work properly. It’s important to drink enough Water constitutes about two-thirds of our body weight. … Continue reading