Let the sun shine….with vitamin D….
20th February 2012If anyone were to ask me after 4 or so years of studying nutrition what my favourite vitamin is the answer would be easy – vitamin D. Now I know having a favourite vitamin (and in fact vitamin D isn’t actually a vitamin, but more on that later) is a bit geeky but let’s face it, that’s what I am!
Read MoreThe truth about sweeteners….
4th September 2009How many of us have turned to low fat/reduced sugar foods in an attempt to loose a few pounds or lead a healthier lifestyle? However, what many people don’t realise is that these sweetners may actually increase our cravings
Read MoreLet them eat….soup!
27th May 2009I’ve just read this very interesting article about soup and it’s effects on satiety (or the feeling of fullness after eating). It would appear that soup has the fantastic action of keeping us full for longer, especially vegetable soup. The means by which this is achieved is explained in the[...]
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