Blog
What is egg intolerance?
Published Feb 22, 2021 Many people struggle to properly digest eggs. But just what are the symptoms of egg intolerance and what makes them different to an allergic reaction? For many of us, eggs are a tasty breakfast staple and hearty baking standby. But for some less...
Our Health Quiz
Published Feb 19, 2021 The old maxim ‘you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone’ certainly applies to health. It’s a pretty precious resource but it’s all too easy to take your health for granted until illness unexpectedly arrives and suddenly, you’re not healthy...
Almond Victoria Sponge
Published Feb 17, 2021 Whether you have a wheat allergy or not, this sponge is light, fluffy and totally delicious! If you do not want to consume too much sugar, you can use a sugar substitute, as below. We have also not used jam, but fresh fruit instead. If you want...
Food Intolerance Symptoms Chart
Published Feb 12, 2021 Intolerances to food are a major source of everyday misery for many. Although the exact percentage of the population to suffer from food intolerance is disputed, there’s no doubt that the problem is widespread, and growing. First, a note...
A complete guide to a lactose-free diet
Published Feb 12, 2021 Just what is lactose and why is avoiding this natural milk sugar sometimes the best thing you can do for your health? When most people think of milk they picture a white liquid in bottles and cartons, ready to pour onto their breakfast cereal or...
Eating and healthy living for good bone health whilst we’re still young
Published Feb 9, 2021 When we think about eating for our health, we might immediately think of eating to keep our hearts healthy, or our brains or immune system. But we might not think of our bone health. After all, our bones are made of strong stuff, we don’t really...
Power greens super smoothie
Published Feb 6, 2021 Leafy greens are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals – spinach is believed to be one of the ‘superfoods’. With a vegetable smoothie, you still need a little sweetness, and this is provided by the kiwi and pineapple. You can substitute the milk...
Does Vitamin D Help Muscle Growth?
Published Feb 5, 2021 Vitamin D’s important role in maintaining health includes the promotion of muscle growth according to a recent study. Learn more in this post. There are 13 vitamins in total, each with an important role to play in keeping us healthy. But vitamin...
How to supercharge your diet with superfoods!
Published Feb 2, 2021 If healthy living and an active lifestyle is important to you, then you’ll know that diet also plays an important role. Whether you’re working out for weight loss, or to stay or get fit, or you’re simply living your healthiest life, then you need...
Super Leafy Green Mac & Cheese
Published Jan 30, 2021 Mac ‘n Cheese doesn’t have to be just that! If you add some luscious leafy greens to the pasta mix, you not only get more flavour, but also a sumptuous bundle of health! Try it with a spinach mix, or a kale mix or both and add a luxurious...
7 of the best muscle-building foods
Published Jan 29, 2021 Food plays a crucial role in building lean muscle. Discover 7 of the best muscle-building food to support those hours in the gym If you are already fit and like the idea of going that extra mile and building muscle, you will need to plan...
Demystifying detox diets
Published Jan 26, 2021 Many of us have considered embarking on a detox diet or a ‘cleanse’. We might decide to do one after a holiday full of indulgent treats or after Christmas when biscuits for breakfast becomes our norm. Or it might be because we simply want to...
The Best Winter Smoothie
Published Jan 24, 2021 You must have heard a million times that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. In fear of repeating ourselves – it really is. If you want to get through your day with energy and feel in tip top condition, then a power breakfast full...
What are the best vitamins for muscle repair
Published Jan 22, 2021 What are the best nutrients & vitamins for muscle repair so you can get back in the gym and keep seeing gains? Discover exactly that in this article. Getting fit and staying fit takes dedication and effort, but the reward for those vigorous...
Reducing food waste saves money and the planet!
Published Jan 19, 2021 How often have you made too much food and had the excess go to waste? Or been enticed by an ‘unbeatable’ supermarket three for two deal that you don’t need? In the UK alone, 8.4 million people are struggling to afford to eat, yet we throw away...
Mediterranean Linguine
Published Jan 18, 2021 Pasta is always a great store cupboard item to have – you can make almost any dish with it, by varying the vegetables, any meat products (including leftovers such as chicken). Tinned goods from beans and pulses, vegetables and extras such as...
Gluten free chocolate and salted caramel muffins
Published Jan 13, 2021 What can you say about muffins, other than most people love them! These muffins can be eaten at any time of the day, are gluten free and suitable for vegetarians. If you have a ‘small’ muffin tray, you can double the quantity that you can store...
What is Clean Eating?
Published Jan 12, 2021 The definition of clean eating is variable. Both the British Heart Foundation and the NHS in the UK concur on the subject, but unfortunately, like most dietary advice, some nutritional gurus have taken it to the extreme. Around 10 years ago, if...
Savoury Potato Stew
Published Jan 8, 2021 Potatoes do not need to be boring! This is a very economical meal that you can make from your store cupboard and a few potatoes added in. If you want, you could use sweet potatoes, or squash as an alternative, without changing the nutritional...
Weight Loss Resistance
Published Jan 4, 2020 Many of us have wanted to or even been advised to lose weight at one time or another. It’s perhaps the most frequently cited slice of lifestyle advice and that’s no real surprise. It’s alarmingly easy to pile on the pounds these days: our...
Order your test
We believe that in providing you with your test results and relevant information in each section, your results can form the beginning of a journey, enabling you to make positive changes to your daily diet and environment.