Pros and cons for adding soy into your diet

Pros and cons for adding soy into your diet

Does soy cause cancer? Does it protect against cancer? Does it reduce hot flushes? The properties of soy are constantly debated. In this week’s video I share an update on some of the positives and negatives of including soy in your diet.   Does soy cause cancer?...
The life of a vegetarian

The life of a vegetarian

Thinking of becoming a vegetarian? I interviewed nutrition student, Ali, to find out how being vegetarian shapes her diet, and discuss the challenges, benefits and her favourite foods. Why did you decide to become vegetarian?For animal welfare, environmental issues...
Vegan pregnancy: mission IS possible

Vegan pregnancy: mission IS possible

Are you planning a vegan diet throughout your pregnancy? Let me remind you of the key nutrients vegan mothers-to-be need to focus on for a healthy pregnancy. Planning for a baby? Or perhaps you’ve already got the good news and are now planning some changes into your...

How to stay ‘dry’ this July!

Would you be able to last a month without alcohol? I had a chat to the people behind the well-known organisation of ‘Dry July’ not only about how this initiation started but also how a month without alcohol can positively affect your health. Would you be able to last...