The essential omega-3 fatty acids

The essential omega-3 fatty acids

Promotional feature The health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids have become well known in recent years particularly for their properties which support cardiovascular, joint and brain health. Omega-3 (and omega-6) fats are considered essential fatty acids as the human...
Probiotics

Probiotics

Promotional feature Despite the complexity of the gut, there is a growing awareness and understanding that the health of our gut is central to our overall health. Many factors can affect the development of our gut flora including type of delivery, feeding, weaning,...
Your gut gurus

Your gut gurus

Gut health encompasses so much, and it can be confusing to know how best to care for it. And so here, we’ve highlighted just a few gut related experts whose expertise we love. The Gut Stuff – launched by twins, Alana and Lisa Macfarlane, following their invaluable...
The scale of the junk food diet

The scale of the junk food diet

New research has revealed that the UK eats the most junk food in Europe. The UK has topped a list of European countries that eat the most junk food, indulging six times per month on average – more than double Europe’s average, according to the research from...

Support your gut, support your immunity

What role does our immune system play and why is it so important for our health? Nutritionist, Adrienne Benjamin, explains. Our immune system is a huge, dynamic network of cells, tissues and organs that work together to defend the body against harmful substances. It...
Action on IBS

Action on IBS

Nutritional Therapist, Alice Bradshaw, guides us through how to ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Bloating, excess gas, heartburn, constipation, stomach pain – these symptoms are becoming constant companions for an alarmingly increasing number of individuals....