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Osteopenia or Osteoporosis? The Best Foods to Support Bone Density After 40
If you’ve been told you have osteopenia or osteoporosis, it often comes with a wave of mixed emotions — confusion, worry, and usually one very simple piece of advice: “Make sure you’re getting enough calcium.” While calcium does matter, the truth is bone health is far...
Nourish and Strengthen Your Bones with Probiotics: A Dietitian’s Guide to Osteoporosis Prevention
Introduction Are you searching for natural ways to keep your bones healthy and protect against osteoporosis? Well, you might find the solution in something as simple as probiotics. So let's explore how probiotics can help to nourish and strengthen your bones. Let's...
Community Cooking
We know food is much more than the building blocks for survival. Good food is fundamental to our sense of belonging within our culture, community and the world. History has shown that during times of war and conflict, food can become an obsession as the population...
Healthy eating in the workplace
One of the biggest public health issues of the 21st century is the well-being of the UK workforce. Health programs in the workplace are now a bottom-line issue for employers and becoming more commonplace. As fewer people work longer hours, a supportive work culture is...
Spicy Carrot, Ginger & Turmeric Soup – boost your immune system
Carrots : rich in carotenoids, which our bodies convert to vitamin A – vital for a healthy respiratory system Ginger: protects, heals, and eases stomach upsets and nausea Turmeric: provides anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties Parsley: an excellent source of...
Schools and Gardening
We all know by now the benefits of eating fruit and vegetables as part of a balanced healthy diet, but trying to persuade the population top increase their intake is quite a task. The latest Nation Diet and Nutrition Survey (Bates B et al, National Diet and Nutrition...