Healthy Eating news

Tuning into the real spirit of Christmas
With all the in-store promotions and advertising everywhere we look, it's easy to see Christmas as a time of overspending and overindulgence. In doing so, we can overlook the real benefits of the season, says behaviour expert Judi James.

Healthier hampers and festive food gifts
Nothing is nicer at any time of year than a relative, friend or neighbour surprising you with a home-made culinary treat

Alcohol - the facts
There is some good news about booze – as long as you follow a few simple rules

Pick up a pumpkin for a healthy Halloween!
Colourful, nutritious and with a sweet, earthy flavour, the pumpkin is a versatile but often overlooked seasonal foodstuff. This year, don’t buy a pumpkin just to ward off witches and warlocks – conjure up a healthy, delicious (and economical) Halloween supper, too!

Can beetroot juice lower blood pressure?
Dietitian Azmina Govindji looks at some of the latest news and research in the field of health and nutrition, and puts the headlines into perspective.

Key to good health: always look on the bright side of life!
Behavioural and motivational consultant Nina Puddefoot reviews a selection of topical news stories - including research showing that optimists enjoy better mental and physical health than their pessimistic peers, and survey findings suggesting that regularly walking a dog may protect against depression and loneliness.

Celebrity fad diets and Med eating - fact or fiction?
Azmina looks at what messages the media is giving us and what we should be taking on board in our own eating habits.