The worldwide population is getting older, as people are living longer than ever before. As we age we become more susceptible to certain health conditions, which can reduce our quality of life. This can mean older adults or the elderly can lose their independence and autonomy if they are not able to do things they...

Why do we need calcium in our diets? Most people know it helps build bones and teeth. But it also plays a roll in regulating muscle contractions (including your heartbeat), and it helps your blood clot normally. How much? Its recommended adults get 700mg per day, preferably from your diet. If you consume dairy, that...

There are so many plant milks to choose from! For people who are lactose-intolerant, or vegan the last few years have opened up so many options. Also they add a different flavour to what you’re eating/drinking, so for someone like me who does have dairy I still mix up the types of milk I use...

Put simply fortified foods are when certain nutrients are added into them. This can be because its required by law (in the UK this applies to white bread) or voluntarily by the food manufacturer. Some of the most common examples of fortified foods are flour, spreads and cereal. This is because these foods are such...

Following on from whole grains I thought I’d do a quick post on legumes. The two are very often paired together, in the context of “eat more whole grains and legumes” as part of a healthy diet. Before we get onto the health aspect lets look at what they are. There is a large variety...

Whole grains include wheat, rice, oats, barley, quinoa, spelt, corn and rye (amongst others) and refer to each when they are eaten in their whole form. Whole grains comprise of three parts; the bran, germ and endosperm. These differ to refined grains, where at least one part has been stripped away. White flour and white...