Autism is one of the most prevalent developmental disorders in the world, which is much more common than many people think. Roughly 1 in 100 people are on the autistic spectrum in the UK and five times as many males as females. Autism is a complex biological disorder that influences a […]
Food for Love this Valentines
An interview for UK Health Radio with Amy Reiley With Valentines on February 14th, food and love are hot topics. Amy Reiley is an aphrodisiac food authority with a Master of Arts in Gastronomy from Le Cordon Bleu. Through her company, Life of Reiley, Amy has found many avenues to promote […]
Evolution of Medicine
An interview for UK Health Radio with Patrick Holford The holidays are often a busy, hectic time but can provide an ideal opportunity to take a step back from our usual routines in life. It can be a chance to reflect on the last twelve months as we also consider […]
Evolution of Medicine
An interview for UK Health Radio with James Maskell Healthcare has changed considerably over the last few years and disillusioned doctors and medical professionals have been hot topic in the media for a number of years. With recent strikes in the UK amongst Junior doctors an underlying level of disruption […]
Depression: What it is and what can we do?
GUEST BLOG We are living through a Depression epidemic with diagnosable mental health illnesses on the rise especially in young people. Statistics suggest that nearly 80,000 children and young people are seriously depressed with about 8,700 of those aged between 5 and 10. This is a debilitating experience that can […]
Unlocking the Secrets of the Mediterranean
In our quest for the ‘ideal’ diet and optimal health the Mediterranean diet has long been recognised as an influential model for a number of reasons but one key component that appears across the Mediterranean and has been widely researched is Olive Oil. Two leading experts in this field, Judy […]
Cooking with Children
Traditionally family recipes and secrets would be passed down in the kitchen with generations cooking together but as lifestyles have got busier finding time to teach some of these basic life skills has diminished. It undoubtedly requires extra time to prepare and cook with children and the home can provide […]
All about Gluten!
When talking all about gluten who better to interview than Dr. Tom O’Bryan one of the worlds leading experts in Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Celiac Disease, and Autoimmunity. Hearing what gluten actually is and what it does inside everyone’s body is hugely insightful especially when gluten intolerance/sensitivity is often dismissed as […]
The Food Teachers View from Qatar: Promoting Health in the Battle against Obesity
Visiting Doha in Qatar to see first hand how a country are working to address their alarmingly high rates of obesity and diabetes was an amazing experience. The launch of a Healthy Food Initiative at the 7th edition of the Qatar International Food Festival (#QIFF2016) was one example of vital […]
Is Water on tap?
Water is essential for life and is critical for a whole host of different functions in the body. The importance of keeping children well hydrated and drinking water throughout the day can often be underestimated. Ensuring fluids are always available, encouraging sipping, and understanding how food can help children keep […]