Sweet potatoes are readily available, inexpensive, tasty and very good for you. If you thought that chips can't be good for your cardiovascular system and blood pressure, well, the sweet potato variety is at your rescue  read on for our Top 5 Health Benefits of Sweet Potato! 1. Blood sugar ...

Did you know that the banana is actually a berry? Native to Southeast Asia and grown in many warm parts of the world, there are several different types of banana, which vary in shape, size, colour, taste and texture; the most common type is the classic fruit bowl yellow banana. Being one of the ...

You may have heard the term ‘intermittent fasting’ popping up in the media recently, it's an eating method that has become increasingly popular among athletes and dieters alike. Over the past few months I have been researching intermittent fasting, how it works, its benefits, who is doing it, and ...

A healthy balanced diet consists of various different food groups. Increasing our intake of fibre offers many benefits and plays a key role in optimising our health, however many of us struggle to meet recommended intakes. Dietary fibre boasts properties which help to reduce cholesterol, providing ...

Is drinking coffee good or bad for you? This question has been circling around the world for ages. In the UK we drink around 70 million cups of coffee every day and it is the second most traded commodity in the world, after oil. In recent decades, scientists have studied the positive effects of ...