Month: August 2022

It is All About Eggs 🥚🍳🥚

It is All About Eggs 🥚🍳🥚

In our previous post about cholesterol, we talked about the fact that cholesterol is not the demon we have been led to believe it is. The body tightly regulates the amount of cholesterol in our blood by controlling its internal production; when cholesterol intake in the diet goes down, the body makes more cholesterol, and […]

Trans Fats or Hydrogenated Fats 🧈🍦

Trans Fats or Hydrogenated Fats 🧈🍦

You have probably heard that trans fats are the worst type of fat. In fact, the UK Government has urged food companies to cut down on the levels of trans fats in products, but an outright ban has yet to be enforced. Meaning that a number of foods still contain them. Here is some information […]

🍓🍐🍊FRUIT BINGO🍒🥝🍇

🍓🍐🍊FRUIT BINGO🍒🥝🍇

A few weeks ago we set you a challenge of trying one new vegetable. This week it is the turn of fruit 🍌 Why are fruits so important? ✅ Excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals✅ High in fibre✅ Provide a wide range of health-boosting antioxidants, including flavonoids✅ Source of water for hydration 🔄 Having a variety, is key! Different types […]

Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids? 3️⃣:6️⃣

Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids? 3️⃣:6️⃣

In our Facts About Fats post, we showed that there are 2 main types of polyunsaturated fats: omega-3 and omega-6. But what are these and why are they important? 👀 3️⃣:6️⃣ OMEGA 3 AND OMEGA 6Omega-3 and Omega-6 may sound similar because they are both essential fatty acids, meaning that your body needs them but cannot make […]

The Facts About FAT 🥩🥚🥜

The Facts About FAT 🥩🥚🥜

The final macronutrient we wanted to discuss is fat. Fats are often demonised by the weight loss industry. Although typically saturated fats are “unhealthy” fats and unsaturated fats are “healthy” fats, all fats are integral for overall health. The main functions of dietary fats are: ✅ Supplying fuel for cells✅ Providing essential fatty acids✅ Being a carrier for […]

Animal vs. Plant Proteins 🥩🥜

Animal vs. Plant Proteins 🥩🥜

In our Facts About PROTEINS post, we noted that proteins can come from two sources: animals and plants. Animal proteins from meat, fish, dairy and eggs OR plant proteins from grains, lentils, nuts, beans and legumes. But have you ever wondered if plant proteins are as good as animal proteins?⁠⁠Let’s have a look at the […]

It is All About Fish 🐟

It is All About Fish 🐟

During Healthy Eating Week #HEW2022, one of the key messages was to Vary Your Protein 🐟🍗🥫🍳 🐟🐠 Did you know that the majority of the UK population does not consume the government recommendation of at least 2 portions of fish a week, including 1 portion of oily fish? 🐟 White fish include cod, haddock, plaice, pollock, coley, red mullet, […]

The Facts About PROTEIN 🍗🥜

The Facts About PROTEIN 🍗🥜

The next macronutrient we wanted to look at is protein. Protein is one of the major energy-giving nutrients. Protein plays many vital roles in maintaining our health this includes maintaining muscle strength, wound healing, making new cells and repairing old ones. Protein also plays a vital role in making hormones and enzymes which carry out […]

The Facts About CARBOHYDRATES 🌾

The Facts About CARBOHYDRATES 🌾

Last week we talked about the difference between macro and micronutrients. One of the three macronutrients is carbohydrates. Some people think carbs are bad and should be avoided to lose weight. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Carbohydrates are very important – they are the body’s most easily accessible source of energy and are […]

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