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...
By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner Salt is an essential nutrient which our bodies need in order to function properly. However, we know that too much salt can be bad for our health, and public health messages consistently encourage us to cut down. In this...
By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner Much has changed during lockdown, including people’s eating habits. In particular, research has shown a trend towards an increase in snacking. Snacking has traditionally been viewed as a negative eating habit; however, we want to reframe it as an...
By Hannah Buckland, Healthy Hearts Care Planner Understanding what goes into the food we consume is a key element of why our cook and eat courses are so successful in helping people cook healthier meals regularly and make long lasting positive changes to their lifestyle. Start...