diet – Page 2 – Claire Baseley

18th May 2016

Published by claire at 18th May 2016

Too much of a good thing? Supplement cautions.

We are all aware that we’re eating too much sugar, saturates and salt as a nation – but how are we doing on the vitamins and minerals front? Should we take a supplement? Can you have too much of a seemingly good thing? Read on to sort the myths from the sensible advice. Many product labels display claims that they provide a source of various vitamins and minerals and that these can benefit health. For example, foods providing a source of calcium can support bone and muscle health; foods rich in iron can help maintain the function of the immune system or help prevent fatigue. These claims are regulated and food and supplement manufacturers are not permitted to make misleading […]

29th December 2015

Published by Claire at 29th December 2015

New year, new you? Just don’t do a juice diet…

It’s the new year and many people will be signing up for gym memberships, going alcohol free for January or starting a new diet all in hope of getting healthier, fitter or losing weight. But by the end of the month, many will have fallen off the wagon and resumed their normal habits. Why is this and what can you do to break the cycle of binge and diet? After the excesses of the festive season, many will resolve to get healthier in January but often they set unrealistic goals for weight loss and fitness or worse still, they embark upon a fad diet, of which there are no shortage in the media and on the bookshelves. They make many […]

13th January 2014

Published by Claire at 13th January 2014

Start as you mean to go on

Tired of breaking your New Year’s resolutions before January is out? Read my article on page 6 of Inspired Health for tips on how to make realistic resolutions that you can sustain for the whole year.