Do you find yourself almost nodding off at your desk midafternoon or during meetings? Are these slumps turning into an all-day slump? If this is an all too common occurrence, there are things you can do to help sustain your energy levels throughout the day! It’s vital to make sure […]
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Spotting Diet Fads: A Guide to Making Informed Nutritional Choices
Thanks to diet culture, most Brits have dieted at some point in their life, with the average Brit trying over 100 diets in their lifetime. It goes without saying that the 126 diets tried are not effective or sustainable, so why do people opt for them? These types of diets […]
Dairy or Non – What Milk Should I Choose?
1st June marks World Milk Day, a day established by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, with the idea to recognise the importance of milk as a global food. While dairy is the more traditionally thought of ‘milk’, in a constantly-evolving society, there’s a plethora of milk […]
Mindful Drinking: 5 Tips to Make Healthier Choices When it Comes to Alcohol
Alcohol has become an integral part of social gatherings and celebrations in many cultures around the world. In the UK, beer gardens are packed as soon as the sun comes out! However, excessive and potentially detrimental drinking habits can take a toll on our physical and mental health. That’s where […]
What Is Carb Cycling, And Is It Right For Me?
Carb cycling is a term you often hear a lot about, especially when you start going to the gym or following fitness folk on Instagram. A quick online search unearths a whole host of questions – What exactly is it? What is the purpose of it? Is it for me? […]
How To Stop Food Cravings When On A Diet
Food is primarily a fuel for your body, but it has become so much more than that. It’s a celebratory meal for your best friend’s birthday, a ‘thank you’ to your neighbour for cat-sitting while you were away, an ‘I’m thinking of you’ to a loved one who is grieving. […]
How Many Meals Should You Eat In A Day?
A question we are frequently asked here at FFF is how many meals should you eat in a day? This is largely due to the fact that there’s a vast range of information out there, most of which is fairly contradictory. The most common view is that our daily food […]
What Really Makes a Meal Healthy? A Nutritionist’s Perspective.
Carbs are bad for you. Carbs are good for you. No eating past 6pm. Eat red meat in moderation. Are you no longer sure what to eat? We’re not surprised! There’s so much conflicting misinformation thrown at us from social media to marketing ads, it’s impossible to know what to […]
Why Protein is Important for a Healthy Meal
Protein is a vital component of our diet. As a result, it should be given careful consideration when it comes to planning your overall dietary intake and the meals you have each day. Why is it said to be an important component of a healthy, balanced meal? There’s a lot […]
5 Ways to Stay Motivated During Winter
As the days get colder, shorter and darker (sob), often our first reaction is to chill in front of the tv, rather than smashing through our to-do list or making plans. Now we’re not saying it’s not okay to get cosy on a Sunday afternoon and have a Netflix marathon, […]