THE SUGAR RUSH – MAYBE NOT SO MUCH?

THE SUGAR RUSH – MAYBE NOT SO MUCH?

We are all aware of the concept of a sugar rush. The idea that a boost of sugar will improve our mood and make us feel more energetic has had many of us reaching for sugary drinks and sweets countless times over the years. Did it ever actually work though? Did you...
QUICK AND EASY EVENING MEALS

QUICK AND EASY EVENING MEALS

One of the most common reasons that I hear for people not eating better is due to a lack of time. This is completely understandable as many of us live hectic lives and don’t always fancy cooking after work. Here are a few recipes that can be knocked together with less...
Mn NSAIDs

Mn NSAIDs

Today I want to tackle a topic which could be affecting many of us, without us even knowing about it. I want to talk about non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). What on earth are those I hear you ask? Basically, the day to day anti-inflammatories that many of us...
MEDITERRANEAN DIET – VEGETABLES (CONTINUED) – PART 3

MEDITERRANEAN DIET – VEGETABLES (CONTINUED) – PART 3

The MD is also high in cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. The thing that sets cruciferous vegetables apart is their content of ‘glucosinolates’, with one called Sulforaphane having received much attention over recent years. Sulforaphane...