Smart Nutrition Notes

Sprouting seeds and legumes at home
Sprouting: The Nutrition Trend Worth Trying
Sprouting boosts the vitamins, minerals, enzymes and protein your body can actually use — and it's easy to do at home. Here's why to try it, a safety note, and... Read more...
Lower-calorie food swaps
Eat This, Not That: Simple Lower-Calorie Swaps
What if you could swap a high-calorie food for one with half the calories — and the same taste? Here are simple, satisfying swaps that let you enjoy your favourites... Read more...
Small food swaps for weight loss
Lose Weight Without Dieting: Small Swaps, Big Results
You don't need a strict diet to see change — just a few smart swaps. Trade these everyday foods for lighter versions with the same taste, and watch the difference... Read more...
Why drink juices and smoothies
Why Should We Drink Juices and Smoothies?
Busy life crowding out fruit and veg? Antioxidant-rich juices and smoothies are an easy, practical way to give your body what it needs. Here are 8 reasons to make room... Read more...
Tips for making a balanced smoothie
Tips for Making a Perfectly Balanced Smoothie
Want to make your own smoothies but worried about getting the balance right? A "healthy" drink can hide more calories than you think. Here's how to build a balanced smoothie,... Read more...
Improve insulin sensitivity
Boost Your Insulin Sensitivity in 11 Easy Steps
Insulin resistance raises your risk of diabetes — but it's often reversible. Here are 11 simple, science-backed steps to improve your insulin sensitivity and protect your health. Read more...
Kombucha, an antioxidant fermented drink
Kombucha: The Antioxidant-Rich Fermented Drink
Kombucha is a fermented tea rich in antioxidants, organic acids and probiotics. Here's what it is, what's inside it, and the ways it may support digestion and overall wellbeing. Read more...
PMS and nutrition
PMS and Nutrition: Eat Your Way to an Easier Cycle
The right foods can genuinely ease PMS. Here's how a low-glycaemic diet, key vitamins and minerals, and a few smart 'in and out' swaps can make your cycle gentler —... Read more...
Potato milk, a plant-based dairy alternative
Potato Milk: The Newest Plant-Based Milk
Potato milk is the newest member of the plant-based milk family — and one of the most sustainable. Here's what it is, its nutrition, and whether it's a healthy choice. Read more...
Mental health and exercise
Mental Health and Exercise: Move Your Way to a Better Mood
Exercise isn't just for your body — it's a natural way to lift your mood. You don't need a gym or to be a bodybuilder. Here are 5 movement options... Read more...
Mindful eating and digestion
How Distracted Eating Harms Your Digestion
Eating at your desk, in the car, in front of the TV? Distraction genuinely harms digestion. Here's why chewing mindfully matters — plus 6 simple tips to get more from... Read more...
Perimenopause, menopause and bloating
Perimenopause, Menopause and Bloating: Weight, Water or Gas?
"My stomach is flat in the morning but I look pregnant by evening — is this weight gain?" If you're in the menopause transition, here's how to tell bloating from... Read more...