by good4u | Oct 3, 2017 | Food & Nutrition |
Firstly, what is cholesterol? We hear so much about it but do we actually know what it is? Cholesterol is a type of fat which is made by the liver. It is needed in our bodies to make important hormones but if excess amounts build up they can form a plague and...
by good4u | Sep 28, 2017 | Food & Nutrition |
It’s in the cupboard, behind the dried basil and beside the paprika, barely ever touched but now it’s popping up everywhere in the world of foodies and health gurus. But why? Why are we suddenly surrounded by turmeric lattes, turmeric soup and turmeric tea? This...
by good4u | Sep 11, 2017 | Good4U Blog |
We have all been told that fuelling our bodies with the correct nutrients in the right amounts is key to optimal performance when exercising. Maybe you love football or are striving to be the world’s best rock climber. Maybe you just enjoy a leisurely walk on...
by good4u | Sep 11, 2017 | Food & Nutrition, Good4U Blog |
Everywhere we look now it seems that apple cider vinegar is the modern cure for all ailments! You’d nearly believe at this stage that if could sprinkle some on your exam paper you’d come out with 100%- it’s apparently that amazing! Really though, did we all just jump...
by Marketing | Sep 5, 2017 | Good4U Blog |
This old myth comes from the theory that carbohydrates raise insulin levels in the body and because insulin is known as the ‘fat storage hormone’ it will make us gain weight when we eat carbs. Sounds legit and sciency enough doesn’t it? It’s not. Well controlled...
by Marketing | Sep 5, 2017 | Good4U Blog |
Healthy eating can be affordable and easy. Sure, it may require some extra time to prepare food but after all your health is your wealth! There are so many foods in every supermarket that are super healthy and very affordable. Yes, even for you students. Tinned...
by Marketing | Sep 4, 2017 | Good4U Blog |
Being pregnant is a wonderful and exciting time. Everyone talks about a mothers diet when pregnant and what foods to include and what to avoid and how to cook this and that and it can all become a bit of a minefield. On top of that you’re heading to the bakery three...
by Marketing | Sep 1, 2017 | Good4U Blog |
We know how busy it is around this time of year with children heading back to school. Uniforms, new shoes, books, Frozen themed school bags, the list goes on. Once that’s all sorted there’s the lunchbox issue. A shiver runs down my spine as I think back to the fiascos...
by Marketing | Aug 23, 2017 | Food & Nutrition, Good4U Blog |
Too Much Sugar Causes Diabetes Nope. Just nope. This is a big myth which I would like to seriously bust! Sugar is a type of carbohydrate (glucose) which occurs naturally in foods we eat every day like fruit, vegetables and dairy and it is needed to provide energy to...
by Marketing | Aug 23, 2017 | Food & Nutrition, Good4U Blog |
Sometimes it may seem impossible to maintain a healthy balanced diet while travelling. Long hours in airports, train stations and car journeys up and down the country can make it difficult to resist popping into the takeaway or rolling up to the drive-through. Eating...
