phytonutrients

Bone health is often overlooked as an important aspect of health – particularly with young girls and as women approach the menopause. The reality is that too many people don’t …
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Whoever coined the ‘apple a day’ phrase was really onto a winner. It’s easy to get distracted by superfood powders, blueberries and broccoli yet overlook the cheap, unassuming apple, which …
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A strong immune system is paramount for it to be able to do it’s job – that of patrolling the body and combating invaders! There are many factors to building …
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We’ve been banging on about cruciferous veg for quite a while now and for good reason. If there’s one nutritional ‘superfood’ on the supermarket shelves it has to be cruciferous vegetables. …
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A term that frequently flies around in functional medicine circles is to ‘eat a rainbow’. Where previously we have always been told to simply eat more fruit and vegetables the …
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There’s nothing more comforting on a cold winter’s night than a large bowl of this healthy vegetarian shepherd’s pie. What’s more it freezes really well so we often make a …
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If there’s one nutritional ‘superfood’ on the supermarket shelves it has to be cruciferous vegetables. Rich in vitamins, minerals and fibre they are a beneficial addition to any diet. But …
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This is a great mid-week recipe being very quick and easy to make and really filling without leaving you feeling sluggish. Sweet potatoes perfectly compliment the heat from the chilli …
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The children are finally back at school, I’ve had the opportunity to tidy the house after the chaos of the summer and I feel ready and eager for a bit of …
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Read the back of any ice lolly packet and there’s usually a whole host of unrecognizable (and unnecessary) ingredients along with sugars, fructose, colours, flavours and stabilzers. I don’t like …
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