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A Healthier Lifestyle

At Provitamil, we don't just want to give you a great product, we want to help you to use it as part of your healty lifestyle.

Dr Joan Ransley, an expert in nutrition, writes regular features on the health and lifestyle issues around dairy and non-diary alternatives.

We're sure that you will agree that Joan's mouth-watering recipes show that going dairy-free does not mean that you have to compromise on taste!

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Bloating.What is behind the mysterious symptom that affects one in four people?

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A Healthier Lifestyle

The new school year. What should we be encouraging children to eat?What are the key things to look out for when considering how to feed children?

Bloating.What is behind the mysterious symptom that affects one in four people?

Focus on mineralsMinerals in our diet are often an afterthought but they are as important to health as vitamins.

Blood sugar spikes. What are they and should we worry about them?But what are blood glucose spikes and why do they need managing?

To peel or not to peel?Can leaving the peel on fruit and vegetables be good for you?

Nutrition Round Up 2022Here are some take home messages from 2022.

Can a good diet help prevent you from catching COVID-19?Research findings are pointing to the crucial role diet plays in your chance of catching COVID-19 and becoming seriously ill with this disease.

Superfoods verses super diets. Which is best?Do they deserve to be called ‘superfoods’? And are some foods more ‘super’ than others?

Are some foods more nutritious when cooked?Nine common foods that are more nutritious cooked than raw.

Get in shape for summer. Why waist size matters.Summer is a great time to review your diet

Why seasonal eating can be good for your healthSeasonal eating encourages eating fruits and vegetables when they are in season

Focus on blood pressureFoods to help manage your blood pressure

The new school year. What should we be encouraging children to eat?What are the key things to look out for when considering how to feed children?

Bloating.What is behind the mysterious symptom that affects one in four people?

Focus on mineralsMinerals in our diet are often an afterthought but they are as important to health as vitamins.

Blood sugar spikes. What are they and should we worry about them?But what are blood glucose spikes and why do they need managing?

To peel or not to peel?Can leaving the peel on fruit and vegetables be good for you?

Nutrition Round Up 2022Here are some take home messages from 2022.

Can a good diet help prevent you from catching COVID-19?Research findings are pointing to the crucial role diet plays in your chance of catching COVID-19 and becoming seriously ill with this disease.

Superfoods verses super diets. Which is best?Do they deserve to be called ‘superfoods’? And are some foods more ‘super’ than others?

Are some foods more nutritious when cooked?Nine common foods that are more nutritious cooked than raw.

Get in shape for summer. Why waist size matters.Summer is a great time to review your diet

Why seasonal eating can be good for your healthSeasonal eating encourages eating fruits and vegetables when they are in season

Focus on blood pressureFoods to help manage your blood pressure

The new school year. What should we be encouraging children to eat?What are the key things to look out for when considering how to feed children?

Bloating.What is behind the mysterious symptom that affects one in four people?

Focus on mineralsMinerals in our diet are often an afterthought but they are as important to health as vitamins.

Blood sugar spikes. What are they and should we worry about them?But what are blood glucose spikes and why do they need managing?

To peel or not to peel?Can leaving the peel on fruit and vegetables be good for you?

Nutrition Round Up 2022Here are some take home messages from 2022.

Can a good diet help prevent you from catching COVID-19?Research findings are pointing to the crucial role diet plays in your chance of catching COVID-19 and becoming seriously ill with this disease.

Superfoods verses super diets. Which is best?Do they deserve to be called ‘superfoods’? And are some foods more ‘super’ than others?

Are some foods more nutritious when cooked?Nine common foods that are more nutritious cooked than raw.

Get in shape for summer. Why waist size matters.Summer is a great time to review your diet

Why seasonal eating can be good for your healthSeasonal eating encourages eating fruits and vegetables when they are in season

Focus on blood pressureFoods to help manage your blood pressure

Does when you eat matter?Can the time you eat affect your health & weight?

The pitfalls of a plant-based dietAnd how to avoid them.

Preventing cancerHow improving the quality of your diet can cut your risk

Nutrition for older adultsKey tips for healthy eating as we age

Does eating meat pose a risk to health?With a growing emphasis on eating a plant-based diet does meat still have a place at our dining tables

Focus on glutenMore and more people are giving up gluten, but should they?

Focus on blood glucoseMany of us have high glucose levels, but how bad is it?

Six ways to improve your dietthat aren’t about weight loss

Is juicing fruit and vegetables good for you?The health gurus say yes, the scientists disagree!

How good nutrition can help protect your eyesightHow our diet can help safeguard the health of our eyes

How to eat healthy food on a budgetGetting the best quality food for your money to help your family stay fit and well during the coming winter

Why fitness and wieght matters in childrenWhy is matters that fitness among children in the UK is in decline

Does when you eat matter?Can the time you eat affect your health & weight?

The pitfalls of a plant-based dietAnd how to avoid them.

Preventing cancerHow improving the quality of your diet can cut your risk

Nutrition for older adultsKey tips for healthy eating as we age

Does eating meat pose a risk to health?With a growing emphasis on eating a plant-based diet does meat still have a place at our dining tables

Focus on glutenMore and more people are giving up gluten, but should they?

Focus on blood glucoseMany of us have high glucose levels, but how bad is it?

Six ways to improve your dietthat aren’t about weight loss

Is juicing fruit and vegetables good for you?The health gurus say yes, the scientists disagree!

How good nutrition can help protect your eyesightHow our diet can help safeguard the health of our eyes

How to eat healthy food on a budgetGetting the best quality food for your money to help your family stay fit and well during the coming winter

Why fitness and wieght matters in childrenWhy is matters that fitness among children in the UK is in decline

Does when you eat matter?Can the time you eat affect your health & weight?

The pitfalls of a plant-based dietAnd how to avoid them.

Preventing cancerHow improving the quality of your diet can cut your risk

Nutrition for older adultsKey tips for healthy eating as we age

Does eating meat pose a risk to health?With a growing emphasis on eating a plant-based diet does meat still have a place at our dining tables

Focus on glutenMore and more people are giving up gluten, but should they?

Focus on blood glucoseMany of us have high glucose levels, but how bad is it?

Six ways to improve your dietthat aren’t about weight loss

Is juicing fruit and vegetables good for you?The health gurus say yes, the scientists disagree!

How good nutrition can help protect your eyesightHow our diet can help safeguard the health of our eyes

How to eat healthy food on a budgetGetting the best quality food for your money to help your family stay fit and well during the coming winter

Why fitness and wieght matters in childrenWhy is matters that fitness among children in the UK is in decline

Fat in your diet - getting the balance rightFat plays an important role in supplying energy to the body as well as other nutrients

Is personalised nutrition the futureHow individual is our response to food?

How can I eat better to support my immune system?A look at the role diet plays in supporting the immune system and combating the disease

How to eat well in a crisisEating nutritious food is very important during a health crisis and helps to maintain physical and mental health.

Health Benefits of a Mediterranean DietDoes the style of cooking and eating are thought to hold the key to good health?

What is Vitamin CAnd can it protect us from the common cold?

Healthy Diet And Sustainable Diets For The 21st CenturyWhat we choose to eat has a huge impact, not only on our health but also on the health of the planet.

What parents needs to know about their child’s taste budsHow do children learn to like the complex flavours of varied diet?

Diet and dental healthhow best to look after your children’s teeth

Spotlight on saltEssential in the right quantity, but how much is too much?

The truth about superfoodsDo superfoods live up to the claims?

The fibre in your dietHow much should you eat and where do you find it

Fat in your diet - getting the balance rightFat plays an important role in supplying energy to the body as well as other nutrients

Is personalised nutrition the futureHow individual is our response to food?

How can I eat better to support my immune system?A look at the role diet plays in supporting the immune system and combating the disease

How to eat well in a crisisEating nutritious food is very important during a health crisis and helps to maintain physical and mental health.

Health Benefits of a Mediterranean DietDoes the style of cooking and eating are thought to hold the key to good health?

What is Vitamin CAnd can it protect us from the common cold?

Healthy Diet And Sustainable Diets For The 21st CenturyWhat we choose to eat has a huge impact, not only on our health but also on the health of the planet.

What parents needs to know about their child’s taste budsHow do children learn to like the complex flavours of varied diet?

Diet and dental healthhow best to look after your children’s teeth

Spotlight on saltEssential in the right quantity, but how much is too much?

The truth about superfoodsDo superfoods live up to the claims?

The fibre in your dietHow much should you eat and where do you find it

Fat in your diet - getting the balance rightFat plays an important role in supplying energy to the body as well as other nutrients

Is personalised nutrition the futureHow individual is our response to food?

How can I eat better to support my immune system?A look at the role diet plays in supporting the immune system and combating the disease

How to eat well in a crisisEating nutritious food is very important during a health crisis and helps to maintain physical and mental health.

Health Benefits of a Mediterranean DietDoes the style of cooking and eating are thought to hold the key to good health?

What is Vitamin CAnd can it protect us from the common cold?

Healthy Diet And Sustainable Diets For The 21st CenturyWhat we choose to eat has a huge impact, not only on our health but also on the health of the planet.

What parents needs to know about their child’s taste budsHow do children learn to like the complex flavours of varied diet?

Diet and dental healthhow best to look after your children’s teeth

Spotlight on saltEssential in the right quantity, but how much is too much?

The truth about superfoodsDo superfoods live up to the claims?

The fibre in your dietHow much should you eat and where do you find it

Fat in your diet - getting the balance rightFat plays an important role in supplying energy to the body as well as other nutrients

Is personalised nutrition the futureHow individual is our response to food?

How can I eat better to support my immune system?A look at the role diet plays in supporting the immune system and combating the disease

How to eat well in a crisisEating nutritious food is very important during a health crisis and helps to maintain physical and mental health.

Health Benefits of a Mediterranean DietDoes the style of cooking and eating are thought to hold the key to good health?

What is Vitamin CAnd can it protect us from the common cold?

Healthy Diet And Sustainable Diets For The 21st CenturyWhat we choose to eat has a huge impact, not only on our health but also on the health of the planet.

What parents needs to know about their child’s taste budsHow do children learn to like the complex flavours of varied diet?

Diet and dental healthhow best to look after your children’s teeth

Spotlight on saltEssential in the right quantity, but how much is too much?

The truth about superfoodsDo superfoods live up to the claims?

The fibre in your dietHow much should you eat and where do you find it

Intermittent fasting and the 5 : 2 dietCan they benefit health, how safe are they and will they work for you?

How to eat and drink well this ChristmasTwelve things you should know about eating and drinking well this Christmas

Why it is important for men to tackle their midlife obesityYear on year weight gain can be a risk to you life

Food labelling - what you need to knowWhat do the labels mean and how can they help us to choose the foods that are good for us?

The Lowdown on CarbohydratesWe all need some carbohydrate in our diet, but what sort?

What Kind of Drink is Best for ExerciseStaying hydrated during and after exercise is important, but what is the best drink for you?

The importance of Vitamin BWhat are B vitamins and how important at they in your diet?

What You Need To Know About Caffeine In The DietEach day, millions of people use caffeine containing drinks, but how does it effect your body.

How gut bacteria can help to keep you healthyMore and more research suggests that our gut bacteria influences almost every aspect of our health

Feed yourself fuller for longerHow to eat filling foods that won't pack on the pounds

Can restricting your child's diet be bad for health?Can "clean eating" lead to nutrients vital for health, growth and normal development becoming dangerously deficient?

Are low calorie sweeteners bad for your health?In theory sweeteners help you to lose weight and prevent diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes, but do they?

Is frying food in olive oil bad for your health?There has been concern recently about the damaging effects frying food in vegetable oil can have on health, so is it safe to fry food in olive oil?

Eating to boost your metabolism and help you lose weight?What is metabolism and can eating certain foods really help our bodies burn calories more quickly?

Getting food portion sizes rightGetting the portion sizes of the food you serve right helps you to eat, buy and prepare the correct amount of food.

Keeping an eye on your blood cholesterolCholesterol - a small amount is vital, to much can kill you.

Why wholegrains are a must in your 2017 dietWholegrains are fantastically nutritious and contain up to 75% more nutrients than refined grains

Tuck in - how to get the kids to eat well over ChristmasGetting children to eat nutritious food at Christmas can be a challenge - here are some ideas on how to succeed.

Spotlight on iron in the dietNutrition surveys show low intakes of iron are surprisingly common in the UK. How can we hit the spot when it comes to getting the iron we need from our diet?

Vitamin supplements - who needs to take them?A third of adults in the UK regularly take vitamin and other nutritional supplements and spend around £385m per year on them. But are they really necessary?

School dinners or packed lunchA key dilemma for many parents is whether to send their child to school with a packed lunch or to pay for a meal provided by the school.

To snack or not to snack?For many people the traditional pattern of eating three meals a day has given way to frequent snacking and eating energy dense ‘snack foods’ - is this a problem?

Are you drinking enough fluid?Not drinking enough on a hot day can put us at risk of developing heat stroke. But how do we know how much to drink and, are some drinks better than others?

Eat a rainbowWhy it is important to eat colourful fruit and vegetables

Intermittent fasting and the 5 : 2 dietCan they benefit health, how safe are they and will they work for you?

How to eat and drink well this ChristmasTwelve things you should know about eating and drinking well this Christmas

Why it is important for men to tackle their midlife obesityYear on year weight gain can be a risk to you life

Food labelling - what you need to knowWhat do the labels mean and how can they help us to choose the foods that are good for us?

The Lowdown on CarbohydratesWe all need some carbohydrate in our diet, but what sort?

What Kind of Drink is Best for ExerciseStaying hydrated during and after exercise is important, but what is the best drink for you?

The importance of Vitamin BWhat are B vitamins and how important at they in your diet?

What You Need To Know About Caffeine In The DietEach day, millions of people use caffeine containing drinks, but how does it effect your body.

How gut bacteria can help to keep you healthyMore and more research suggests that our gut bacteria influences almost every aspect of our health

Feed yourself fuller for longerHow to eat filling foods that won't pack on the pounds

Can restricting your child's diet be bad for health?Can "clean eating" lead to nutrients vital for health, growth and normal development becoming dangerously deficient?

Are low calorie sweeteners bad for your health?In theory sweeteners help you to lose weight and prevent diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes, but do they?

Intermittent fasting and the 5 : 2 dietCan they benefit health, how safe are they and will they work for you?

How to eat and drink well this ChristmasTwelve things you should know about eating and drinking well this Christmas

Why it is important for men to tackle their midlife obesityYear on year weight gain can be a risk to you life

Food labelling - what you need to knowWhat do the labels mean and how can they help us to choose the foods that are good for us?

The Lowdown on CarbohydratesWe all need some carbohydrate in our diet, but what sort?

What Kind of Drink is Best for ExerciseStaying hydrated during and after exercise is important, but what is the best drink for you?

The importance of Vitamin BWhat are B vitamins and how important at they in your diet?

What You Need To Know About Caffeine In The DietEach day, millions of people use caffeine containing drinks, but how does it effect your body.

How gut bacteria can help to keep you healthyMore and more research suggests that our gut bacteria influences almost every aspect of our health

Feed yourself fuller for longerHow to eat filling foods that won't pack on the pounds

Can restricting your child's diet be bad for health?Can "clean eating" lead to nutrients vital for health, growth and normal development becoming dangerously deficient?

Are low calorie sweeteners bad for your health?In theory sweeteners help you to lose weight and prevent diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes, but do they?

Intermittent fasting and the 5 : 2 dietCan they benefit health, how safe are they and will they work for you?

How to eat and drink well this ChristmasTwelve things you should know about eating and drinking well this Christmas

Why it is important for men to tackle their midlife obesityYear on year weight gain can be a risk to you life

Food labelling - what you need to knowWhat do the labels mean and how can they help us to choose the foods that are good for us?

The Lowdown on CarbohydratesWe all need some carbohydrate in our diet, but what sort?

What Kind of Drink is Best for ExerciseStaying hydrated during and after exercise is important, but what is the best drink for you?

The importance of Vitamin BWhat are B vitamins and how important at they in your diet?

What You Need To Know About Caffeine In The DietEach day, millions of people use caffeine containing drinks, but how does it effect your body.

How gut bacteria can help to keep you healthyMore and more research suggests that our gut bacteria influences almost every aspect of our health

Feed yourself fuller for longerHow to eat filling foods that won't pack on the pounds

Can restricting your child's diet be bad for health?Can "clean eating" lead to nutrients vital for health, growth and normal development becoming dangerously deficient?

Are low calorie sweeteners bad for your health?In theory sweeteners help you to lose weight and prevent diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes, but do they?

Is frying food in olive oil bad for your health?There has been concern recently about the damaging effects frying food in vegetable oil can have on health, so is it safe to fry food in olive oil?

Eating to boost your metabolism and help you lose weight?What is metabolism and can eating certain foods really help our bodies burn calories more quickly?

Getting food portion sizes rightGetting the portion sizes of the food you serve right helps you to eat, buy and prepare the correct amount of food.

Keeping an eye on your blood cholesterolCholesterol - a small amount is vital, to much can kill you.

Why wholegrains are a must in your 2017 dietWholegrains are fantastically nutritious and contain up to 75% more nutrients than refined grains

Tuck in - how to get the kids to eat well over ChristmasGetting children to eat nutritious food at Christmas can be a challenge - here are some ideas on how to succeed.

Spotlight on iron in the dietNutrition surveys show low intakes of iron are surprisingly common in the UK. How can we hit the spot when it comes to getting the iron we need from our diet?

Vitamin supplements - who needs to take them?A third of adults in the UK regularly take vitamin and other nutritional supplements and spend around £385m per year on them. But are they really necessary?

School dinners or packed lunchA key dilemma for many parents is whether to send their child to school with a packed lunch or to pay for a meal provided by the school.

To snack or not to snack?For many people the traditional pattern of eating three meals a day has given way to frequent snacking and eating energy dense ‘snack foods’ - is this a problem?

Are you drinking enough fluid?Not drinking enough on a hot day can put us at risk of developing heat stroke. But how do we know how much to drink and, are some drinks better than others?

Eat a rainbowWhy it is important to eat colourful fruit and vegetables

How much protein do we need to eat?A look at protein ... what is it, why do we need it, how much is enough and what sort is best.

Overhaul your diet and get set for a healthier, fitter new yearThe new year is an opportunity for everyone to think about what they want for their health and wellbeing in the new year.

Healthy festive eatingEating well over Christmas should mean enjoying delicious festive food and staying fit and healthy.

Vitamin D - are you getting enough?Vitamin D plays a key role in muscular - skeletal health along - are you one of the 10 million people in England not getting enough?

How much do you know about the sugar in your diet?Sugar has received a lot of bad press. It has been linked with obesity, tooth decay and Type 2 Diabetes. But, what is behind the headlines?.

Can changing your eating environment make you slimmer?Simple changes to where and how your store, serve and eat your food can have a huge impact on weight.

Going VegetarianHow do you make sure you get the nutrients you need?

Healthy eating for teenagersA teenage body is growing fast and needs energy and nutrients from food to develop properly, making a healthy, balanced diet essential for good health.

The Importance of Eating LunchLunch is an important meal for everyone. It provides energy and nutrients to keep the body and brain working efficiently through the afternoon.

Why oats are good for youOats are nutritious grains containing not only nutrients but other bioactive ingredients that can help keep our bodies healthy.

Anaphylaxis – avoiding dietary triggersA look at Anaphylaxis - an alarming allergic reaction, which is rare but can be life threatening.

Type 2 DiabetesDiabetes affects millions of Britons, but what is it?

Dairy free diets for childrenIt's easy to ensure that you dairy free child gets enough calcium, if you understand a few basic ideas.

Keeping bones strong and healthyHow do you ensure you are eating the right food for healthy bones when you are dairy free?

Plant Power - why are plants so good for you?We all know that eating cereals, fruit and vegetables is good for us, understanding why can help improve your diet.

What is lactose intolerance?Lactose intolerance is a common digestive problem where the body is unable to digest lactose, a type of sugar mainly found in milk and dairy products.

The importance of a good breakfastAbout 20% of adults and 30% of children in the UK regularly skip breakfast, but what effect does skipping breakfast have on health, well being and weight?

Is frying food in olive oil bad for your health?There has been concern recently about the damaging effects frying food in vegetable oil can have on health, so is it safe to fry food in olive oil?

Eating to boost your metabolism and help you lose weight?What is metabolism and can eating certain foods really help our bodies burn calories more quickly?

Getting food portion sizes rightGetting the portion sizes of the food you serve right helps you to eat, buy and prepare the correct amount of food.

Keeping an eye on your blood cholesterolCholesterol - a small amount is vital, to much can kill you.

Why wholegrains are a must in your 2017 dietWholegrains are fantastically nutritious and contain up to 75% more nutrients than refined grains

Tuck in - how to get the kids to eat well over ChristmasGetting children to eat nutritious food at Christmas can be a challenge - here are some ideas on how to succeed.

Spotlight on iron in the dietNutrition surveys show low intakes of iron are surprisingly common in the UK. How can we hit the spot when it comes to getting the iron we need from our diet?

Vitamin supplements - who needs to take them?A third of adults in the UK regularly take vitamin and other nutritional supplements and spend around £385m per year on them. But are they really necessary?

School dinners or packed lunchA key dilemma for many parents is whether to send their child to school with a packed lunch or to pay for a meal provided by the school.

To snack or not to snack?For many people the traditional pattern of eating three meals a day has given way to frequent snacking and eating energy dense ‘snack foods’ - is this a problem?

Are you drinking enough fluid?Not drinking enough on a hot day can put us at risk of developing heat stroke. But how do we know how much to drink and, are some drinks better than others?

Eat a rainbowWhy it is important to eat colourful fruit and vegetables

Is frying food in olive oil bad for your health?There has been concern recently about the damaging effects frying food in vegetable oil can have on health, so is it safe to fry food in olive oil?

Eating to boost your metabolism and help you lose weight?What is metabolism and can eating certain foods really help our bodies burn calories more quickly?

Getting food portion sizes rightGetting the portion sizes of the food you serve right helps you to eat, buy and prepare the correct amount of food.

Keeping an eye on your blood cholesterolCholesterol - a small amount is vital, to much can kill you.

Why wholegrains are a must in your 2017 dietWholegrains are fantastically nutritious and contain up to 75% more nutrients than refined grains

Tuck in - how to get the kids to eat well over ChristmasGetting children to eat nutritious food at Christmas can be a challenge - here are some ideas on how to succeed.

Spotlight on iron in the dietNutrition surveys show low intakes of iron are surprisingly common in the UK. How can we hit the spot when it comes to getting the iron we need from our diet?

Vitamin supplements - who needs to take them?A third of adults in the UK regularly take vitamin and other nutritional supplements and spend around £385m per year on them. But are they really necessary?

School dinners or packed lunchA key dilemma for many parents is whether to send their child to school with a packed lunch or to pay for a meal provided by the school.

To snack or not to snack?For many people the traditional pattern of eating three meals a day has given way to frequent snacking and eating energy dense ‘snack foods’ - is this a problem?

Are you drinking enough fluid?Not drinking enough on a hot day can put us at risk of developing heat stroke. But how do we know how much to drink and, are some drinks better than others?

Eat a rainbowWhy it is important to eat colourful fruit and vegetables

Is frying food in olive oil bad for your health?There has been concern recently about the damaging effects frying food in vegetable oil can have on health, so is it safe to fry food in olive oil?

Eating to boost your metabolism and help you lose weight?What is metabolism and can eating certain foods really help our bodies burn calories more quickly?

Getting food portion sizes rightGetting the portion sizes of the food you serve right helps you to eat, buy and prepare the correct amount of food.

Keeping an eye on your blood cholesterolCholesterol - a small amount is vital, to much can kill you.

Why wholegrains are a must in your 2017 dietWholegrains are fantastically nutritious and contain up to 75% more nutrients than refined grains

Tuck in - how to get the kids to eat well over ChristmasGetting children to eat nutritious food at Christmas can be a challenge - here are some ideas on how to succeed.

Spotlight on iron in the dietNutrition surveys show low intakes of iron are surprisingly common in the UK. How can we hit the spot when it comes to getting the iron we need from our diet?

Vitamin supplements - who needs to take them?A third of adults in the UK regularly take vitamin and other nutritional supplements and spend around £385m per year on them. But are they really necessary?

School dinners or packed lunchA key dilemma for many parents is whether to send their child to school with a packed lunch or to pay for a meal provided by the school.

To snack or not to snack?For many people the traditional pattern of eating three meals a day has given way to frequent snacking and eating energy dense ‘snack foods’ - is this a problem?

Are you drinking enough fluid?Not drinking enough on a hot day can put us at risk of developing heat stroke. But how do we know how much to drink and, are some drinks better than others?

Eat a rainbowWhy it is important to eat colourful fruit and vegetables

How much protein do we need to eat?A look at protein ... what is it, why do we need it, how much is enough and what sort is best.

Overhaul your diet and get set for a healthier, fitter new yearThe new year is an opportunity for everyone to think about what they want for their health and wellbeing in the new year.

Healthy festive eatingEating well over Christmas should mean enjoying delicious festive food and staying fit and healthy.

Vitamin D - are you getting enough?Vitamin D plays a key role in muscular - skeletal health along - are you one of the 10 million people in England not getting enough?

How much do you know about the sugar in your diet?Sugar has received a lot of bad press. It has been linked with obesity, tooth decay and Type 2 Diabetes. But, what is behind the headlines?.

Can changing your eating environment make you slimmer?Simple changes to where and how your store, serve and eat your food can have a huge impact on weight.

Going VegetarianHow do you make sure you get the nutrients you need?

Healthy eating for teenagersA teenage body is growing fast and needs energy and nutrients from food to develop properly, making a healthy, balanced diet essential for good health.

The Importance of Eating LunchLunch is an important meal for everyone. It provides energy and nutrients to keep the body and brain working efficiently through the afternoon.

Why oats are good for youOats are nutritious grains containing not only nutrients but other bioactive ingredients that can help keep our bodies healthy.

Anaphylaxis – avoiding dietary triggersA look at Anaphylaxis - an alarming allergic reaction, which is rare but can be life threatening.

Type 2 DiabetesDiabetes affects millions of Britons, but what is it?

Dairy free diets for childrenIt's easy to ensure that you dairy free child gets enough calcium, if you understand a few basic ideas.

Keeping bones strong and healthyHow do you ensure you are eating the right food for healthy bones when you are dairy free?

Plant Power - why are plants so good for you?We all know that eating cereals, fruit and vegetables is good for us, understanding why can help improve your diet.

What is lactose intolerance?Lactose intolerance is a common digestive problem where the body is unable to digest lactose, a type of sugar mainly found in milk and dairy products.

The importance of a good breakfastAbout 20% of adults and 30% of children in the UK regularly skip breakfast, but what effect does skipping breakfast have on health, well being and weight?