You can now top up your protein intake while following a FODMAP diet with the help of That Protein. The brand has become the first FODMAP Friendly certified protein powder in the UK with its Blissful Raw Cacao Organic Super Protein, following a rigorous laboratory tested evaluation process. It is made with a blend of organic plant protein and organic raw cacao and can be bought in good health food stores. Low FODMAP is an acronym for low fermentable, oligosaccharides (fructans and GOS),...

With Fairtrade Fortnight fast approaching, the organisers are reminding of the positive impact that simple shopping switches can have. For Fairtrade Fortnight 2020, the Fairtrade Foundation is engaging the public with a fun ‘storybombing’ treasure hunt, placing 35,000 women farmer stories in local communities, spanning Land’s End to John O’Groats. A short celebrity-voiced animation telling cocoa farmer Edith’s story and why shoppers should ask for Fairtrade in theirlocal store will be boosted...

Feeding You Lies is a new book to help you unravel the food industry and make the right choices for your health. Food activist and New York Times bestselling author, Vani Hari, has written the new book, which is said to expose the lies we've been fed about the food we eat, about its nutrient value, effects on our health, label information and even the very science on which we make our food choices. Growing up, Vani was a sugar addict, ate an abundance of processed food and avoided veggies. Her...

Leading health experts have offered their top tips for ensuring your immune system is up to scratch during the cold weather. Sarah Orrechia founded the natural health brand, Unbeelievable Health, which specialises in supplements based on the benefits of propolis, and has offered some simple tips to ensure you don’t succumb to illness because your immune system islow. “There’s a lot of worry these days, not only with new strains of ‘flu, but also with the surge of viruses such as the Corona...

In our appearance driven world, ageing has become something almost feared among some people, but a new book aims to change that. The Ten Steps of Positive Ageing, A Handbook for Personal Change in Later Life has been penned by Guy Robertson, who takes a radically different approach to ageing with this highly researched plan to maximise your potential as you age. The new book is designed to challenge and debunk the inaccurate and negative attitudes that may be contaminating your outlook on...

The latest creation to help you care for the environment is a bag made from old plastic bottles. Ucon Acrobatics makes its bags by recycling plastics and reusing materials, and with this method, 20 plastic bottles can create a new backpack and make the planet a little bit cleaner. Worryingly, around 140m tons of plastic are floating in our oceans, with about six million more getting added each year and Ucon hopes to make a small contribution to lessening the amount of plastic that ends up in...

A leading superfood brand has secured high praise after being certified to two quality assurance programmes for sport. Sun Chlorella ‘A’ Powder has been recognised by both NSF and Informed Sport, which provide athletes with an extra assurance of the quality and purity of their supplements. Sun Chlorella ‘A’ Powder is a freshwater algae food supplement that contains chlorophyll and a range of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin D, beta-carotene, folic acid, iron and essential amino acids. It...

With news that for the first time, the World Health Organization has officially added burnout to its International Classification of Diseases (ICD), and that it will be globally recognised as a disease from 2022, it’s imperative we all take steps to avoid it. And here, the UK’s leading burnout coach, Rosie Millen, has offered her advice on how to transform your energy by making changes to your diet, lifestyle and mindset. It’s a cause close to Rosie’s heart, having lived with burnout since...

If you are seeking to improve your health and happiness, you could try the tips from a new book. Live Well, 100 Simple Ways to Live a Better and Longer Life has been penned by Dr Trisha Macnair, designed to help you improve your quality of life. Part self-help book, part health advice, part survival guide, Live Well targets emotional, physical and environmental wellbeing, with 100 simple tips on healthy ageing. Dr Macnair has worked as a doctor and medical journalist for the past 30 years and...

With spring on the horizon, one brand is getting ready for the start of hay fever season with a new formulation. HayMax works by trapping pollen and other airborne allergens before they get in the body and the company has announced a new and improved formula across all five varieties of its popular organic allergen barrier balm for hay fever, as well as dust and pet allergy sufferers. The new formulation HayMax contains natural vitamin E, which means that the balm will last longer than before....

Anxiety has become so common in modern society that if you don’t suffer, it’s likely you will know someone who does. Learning how to live with it, and to keep yourself physically and mentally in the best of health is important, and the need for everyday tips for those struggling with anxiety is apparent now more than ever. And here, a range of experts have offered their advice on how to better manage your anxiety. “Stress and anxiety is increasing in society due to several factors; increased...

A new Essential Vegan Multivitamin launched by ethical supplement company Viridian Nutrition aims to close the nutritional gap in plant-based diets. Veganism is rapidly growing and becoming more accepted in the UK - the number of vegans in Great Britain quadrupled between 2014 and 2019. Figures show in 2014 there were 150,000 (or 0.25% of the population), whilst in 2019 the numbers soared to 600,000 (1.16% of the population).* Eating rich and varied plant-based foods is key, however, those...

You may not be familiar with the term liposomes, but one supplement brand is doing its bit to educate about how it can help your health. Good Health Naturally has developed its new intuitive liposomal vitamin C, called CureC, which contains liposomes that are designed to improve health and save you money by avoiding the common problem of vitamin loss through digestion. But what does this mean, and why does it occur? Liposomal vitamin C is 100 per cent natural, made with the same liposomes –...