Category: Food & Drink
Try Sipping on Vermouth this New Year for Something a Bit Different
It’s nearly that time to welcome in the New Year and I’m sure we’ll all be happy to see the back of 2020, so why not ring in the new with a new take on Vermouth. The interesting and ... Read More
The Connection Between Nutrition and Sleep (via GP Nutrition)
Nutrition Nutrition and sleep are integral and intertwined to good health and well being. I’m sure we can all admit we’re a bit grumpier when we have a bad night’s sleep. Poor sleep can affe... Read More
The Ultimate Food Quiz – Balance Box (via Balance Box)
Many of us have taken to family games whilst in lockdown so we’ve rounded up our favourite food facts for the ultimate food quiz to keep you entertained. Good luck! The answers are a... Read More
What are the Health Benefits of Juicing for Older Adults?
Juicing has become big business in the last few years. In fact, it’s estimated that around half of young people drink at least one juice a day. Though the same can’t be said for the older generati... Read More
Stay healthy and eat what a doctor eats (The Sydney Morning Herald)
To stay healthy as we age, eat what a doctor eats, Dr Kate Gregorevic explains why. Eating really is one of the best things about being alive. As a doctor and healthy ageing expert, I am also very con... Read More
Balance Box guide to Healthy Snacking (via Balance Box)
The Balance Box Guide to Healthy Snacking As we find ourselves confined to our homes, many of will find our food intake rocketing – whether it is through comfort eating, boredom or genuine h... Read More
How to make the perfect cup of tea (via Burleigh Pottery)
How to make the perfect cup of tea The perfect cup of tea. Something so treasured by our nation, a true symbol of Britishness; for something we love so dearly, do we really know that much about it? 84... Read More
11 Benefits of a Vegan Diet (via Natures Healthbox)
We constantly read how switching to a vegan diet is amazing, but not always the reasons why, therefore we decided to write up a comprehensive list of all the amazing benefits of switching to a vegan d... Read More
Birds Eye Soft Meals in Association with Alimento
Healthy & Nutritious Birds Eye Soft Meals from Alimento Enjoy healthy & nutritious food regardless of personal circumstances. With a selection of pureed ready meals combining over 140 years of... Read More
Collagin Gin With Added Collagen 50cl
I’m Feeling Younger Already… Collagin – Gin With Added Collagen 50cl Looking for a anti-ageing standout gin this weekend? A Collagin – Gin With Added Collagen 50cl bottle is sure to ma... Read More
The Benefits of Probiotics. (via Nourished )
It’s always important to actively protect and enhance your immune system and probiotics might be precisely what you need to do just that. Here, we’re going to look at what you need to know about p... Read More
The Amazing Health Benefits of Lycopene. (via Nourished )
Lycopene Lycopene is a plant nutrient that is responsible for giving red and pink fruits, such as tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and watermelons their distinctive color. Lycopene has seen a serious rise i... Read More
How Just Half a Tablespoon of Olive Oil Can Improve Heart Health (Healthline)
Researchers say olive oil, as well as certain vegetable oils, are healthier for your heart than animal-based fats. New research shows that adding olive oil to a diet leads to improved cardiovascular o... Read More
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? (Sunrise Care)
In 2012, in partnership with the UK Health Department the government released guidelines on increasing vitamin D intake, with a specific focus on “at risk” groups. The National Diet and Nutrition ... Read More
Does a low carb diet keep your brain young? (Medical News Today)
A new study suggests that age-related changes in the brain start earlier in life than previously thought, and switching to a low carb diet may slow down the deterioration. The human brain needs over ... Read More
The Real Cost of Your Wine
When taxes, packaging and the retailers’ share have been stripped out, Graham Sherwood finds the value of wine left for the poor old drinker is sobering’ Barely a week goes by without my wife ... Read More
Nigel Slater’s blackberry and apple recipes
Blackberry and apple recipes, two twists on a classic combination, one with pork crackling, one in a trifle. By Nigel Slater Blackberry and apple’ is one the great culinary marriages. Stirring berri... Read More
5 Satisfying and Healthy Breakfast Swaps Worth Making
Staying healthy doesn’t have to cost the earth. Sophie Medlin tells Liz Connor about some simple ways you can shake up your morning routine. If you’re looking to live a healthier lifestyle, a heal... Read More
Health Benefits of White Wine (laterlife.com)
There have been some interesting reports in recent media about the health benefits of white wine and how white as well as red can provide good levels of antioxidants and other benefits. This has been ... Read More
Top 10 Foods For Senior Citizens (Sunrise Senior Living)
Specific food products can benefit those in elderly care homes and help them maintain their health and memory if they’re consumed as part of a healthy lifestyle. Here are the top 10 foods for se... Read More
Healthy eating for older adults – a guide (nidirect.gov)
Healthy eating for older adults is so important because as you get older, it’s important you continue to eat well. Changes in your body result in lower energy (calorie) requirements. It is therefore... Read More
