‘Bad’ Diet in pregnancy & ‘ADHD’…

New research conducted by scientists from University of Bristol & King’s College London found that a high sugar and high fat diet during pregnancy may be linked to symptoms of ADHD in children who show problems early in life. The study showed epigenetic changes at birth may explain the link between unhealthy diet- behavioural problems and ADHD. Problems…

Summer Fun and diabetes management…

Now we are hitting summer, a time to relax, unwind and enjoy, getting ready for the summer parties, picnics, barbecues, outings and events-a time when eating and drinking seems to be never-ending, do you agree?   Sometimes, these events can be constant over a few days; this constant eating and indulging means it becomes difficult…

Rainbow Food For Gorgeous Skin…

BEAUTIFUL SKIN! We all want it NOW! And we want to maintain it throughout our life, but how? If you look after your body internally, be wise about your food and drink choices and use some reasonably priced natural organic beauty products; you will look and feel gorgeous! I have been lucky to have soft,…

Children with Learning difficulties and the Modern Day Diet….

Childhood should be a happy time- to enjoy play and have fun! However, trends show that children with learning difficulties are increasing! More and more children are having  learning difficulties such as ADHD and autism as well as problems with behaviour and socialising, so why is this the case? A survey undertaken by London’s City…

Oriental noodle and tofu salad

Serves 4 (Ready in 35 minutes) 400g firm tofu, cut into 8 slices 2tsp soy sauce 170g dried soba noodles 6 spring onions thinly sliced 2 large carrots, peeled cut into match sticks 2 courgette sticks cut into match sticks 50g baby spinach leaves roughly torn 150g bean sprouts 100g radishes thinly sliced A handful…

ANTIOXIDANT SMOOTHIE

1 cucumber (seeded with a spoon, and chopped into chunks)  A handful of blackberries A handful of chopped fresh mint 1 cup plain yogurt Add mint, cucumber, berries and yogurt into a blender, process until smooth and enjoy! Cucumbers are a fabulous source of vitamin C and a phytonutrients called caffeic acid which prevents water…