By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner One of the most frequent questions we get asked at Healthy Hearts is: “Are nuts good for you?” There appears to be a lot of confusion around whether nuts should or should not be included in a heart healthy...
By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner There is often a perception that eating well is expensive, which can be a huge barrier for people to pursue a healthy diet. However, healthy eating does not have to cost more. In this article, we provide some top...
By Marc Gatford, Stop Smoking Advisor “Will I put on weight if I give up smoking?” is a common question raised by clients entering Kick-It's stop smoking service. If, like many of our clients, you’re concerned about adding to your waistline after you’ve given up smoking,...
By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner Detoxing claims to help our bodies rid themselves of unwanted toxins. It comes in lots of different forms – juice diets, fasting, supplements, detox teas, vitamin drips and enema cleanses to name just a few – and professes a...
By Kedesha Vassell and Madeleine Fowler For many people, the Christmas holidays can be an indulgent period. We typically shop more, eat more animal products and consume more alcohol. January is therefore seen as the ideal opportunity to reset, adopt healthier habits and challenge ourselves to...
By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner The ketogenic or ‘keto’ diet has become increasingly popular in recent years. Originally developed to treat children with drug-resistant epilepsy, the diet has been taken up by advocates who are passionate about its ability to aid weight loss, improve...
By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner Winter is approaching in the UK; days are shortening and sunlight is starting to feel like a distant summer memory. As we hunt through our winter wardrobes for clothes to wrap up warm, it’s time to start thinking about...
By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner Fibre is an essential nutrient that is extremely beneficial for our health. Yet, in the UK, average consumption is significantly below the recommended intake. This article aims to equip you with all the knowledge you need to ensure you...
By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner Soy has always been a controversial topic in the nutrition world. On the one hand, it is extremely nutrient dense, a great source of protein, polyunsaturated fats, fibre and vitamins. On the other hand, it has been linked to...