Diet changes you need to adopt as you age
What can you do to support your body, through the food you eat, as you age? Aside from exercise and mobility requirements altering to assist…
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“You are what you eat” “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”
Think of your body as a well tuned car. What you put into your body determines the distance you can go and the quality of your journey. Optimum nutrition is about providing your body with a balance of great food to support good health.
Thrive Health Magazine Spring Issue – out now
Hello Spring – my favourite time of the year. And wow, we could all do with a dose of sunshine after the past few months!…
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Nutritious Black Rice Burrito Bowl
Nutritious Black Rice Burrito Bowl made with black rice, black beans and fresh corn (serves 2) Prep: 10mins Cook: 20mins Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked black…
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5 Fun Ways to Use Chia Seeds
5 Fun Ways to Use Chia Seeds – chia seeds are hailed as a superfood – and for good reason. BBC Good Food notes how…
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Is it really as straight forward as calories in vs calories out?
You may have heard the saying that weight loss is merely a case of “calories in vs calories out” – if only life was that…
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Managing our environment to protect our health
Ancient and modern scientists have long taken an interest in curing human illness. From Hippocrates, in ancient Greece, establishing medical treatments based on rationality, through…
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The Importance of Iodine in the Diet
Thrive expert and qualified nutritionist Anne Lecomber looks at the importance of iodine in your diet and how you can ensure that you get the…
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What exactly are functional foods?
There has been quite a bit of talk about functional foods in the past few years with new products constantly released on the market and…
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What does a healthy vegan diet look like?
A vegan diet is a plant-based diet that includes fruits and vegetables, wholegrains, pulses, legumes, nuts and seeds. Vegans do not eat any food products…
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Spring Veggie, Green Lentil & Quinoa Salad
Spring Veggie, Green Lentil & Quinoa Salad. Made with spring veggies; including radish, asparagus and peas (serves 3) Prep time: 10 mins Cooking time: 20…
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Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Adaptogens
Nutritional Therapist Beth Raven looks at the power of adaptogens. Adaptogenic herbs are being offered in everything from supplements and tonics, to coffee, and hot…
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Veggie Packed Salmon and Cod Cakes
Veggie-Packed Salmon & Cod Cakes made with salmon or cod and mixed with fresh dill and chies (serves 4-6) Prep: 15mins Cook: 30mins Ingredients 600g…
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