Healthy Eating

The Scottish government and First Milk are working together and have announced a plan for a creamery that is going to be located in Kintyre. Discussions have occurred between the two bodies and the construction of the new facility is going to mean that nearly 40 dairy farms, who are...

The independent UK-based research group, Leatherhead Food Research, produces reports on trends and innovations in the preferences and consumption of food amongst the general population. The most recent report on upcoming trends for 2012 indicates that a higher percentage of products and ingredients in demand by people of retirement age...

The number of food companies producing items for those with diabetes and other specialist dietary requirements is increasing, but experts in the disease are urging more research into the impact of certain ingredients on the condition, as well as other health problems. Halo Foods, working with academics at the University...

Experience the ultimate in gourmet indulgence by dipping your spoon into the first Cherry and Pomegranate flavoured gourmet yoghurt in the UK. Pomegranate has long been lauded for its antioxidant properties and has topped the list of super fruits for years, but that isn’t the only reason that is has...

Pets, maggots, make up and medicine – the nation opens up about their fridges start According to a new survey, Britons have very peculiar fridge habits and one in ten have admitted that they store insects, maggots and pets in their refrigerators. The research was conducted by the leading fridge...

Seed sprouts are one of the most wholesome and nutritional foods.  They are rich in vitamins, proteins, minerals and enzymes and can sustain a healthy diet. Sprouting these seeds has become one of the biggest super food trends as they are edible within 2 to 4 days of germinating. These...

With more and more of us making the choice to live a vegetarian life choice the question has to be asked, just what is it like to be a vegetarian in today’s world? Is it easy, fun, satisfying? What are the main problems that vegetarians face, and is there anything...

Barbequing fish is a great option to having a burger. On a lovely summer’s day Baked Salmon is a heavenly choice. Loseley have an easy recipe they have created using their Loseley Summer Meadow Butter. Straight from the fridge your can spread the Loseley Butter and yet it still maintains...

Succulent Strawberries grown as Mother Nature intended, pesticide free and using an environmentally friendly production system. Did you know that just during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships each year there are over 27,000 kilos of strawberries eaten?  Wimbledon Tennis one of the four Grand Slam Tournaments has become nearly as famous...

Dr. James Tyler for getoily.com stated that when the New Year kicks off most people attempt to maintain a healthier diet, but it is the lifestyle changes that stick that really make a difference in the quality of life. Getoily.com is a leading online fine food shop and is one...

If you have a hard time putting down the chocolate box until it is empty you may be happy to hear that finally there is a health benefit to eating chocolates.  While it may still not be on the recommended eating list, there is one type of chocolate that has...

Over 60% of women that are in relationships are uncomfortable when eating with their partner watching and another half is shy when undressing in front of them. Four out of every ten women say that they are always on a diet and are always worried about their weight. The survey...

Did you know Socrates, Plato and Hippocrates, who were supporters of leading a vegetarian diet? They followed a science that combines the spiritual and physical food. Its origins come from the past where nutrition was based on seeds and fruits, in which there is damage to species of living beings...

Bored with the every day foods you dish up? Then let yourself be takenon a Greek odyssey and feel the passion of the Mediterranean wash over you. You only have to taste Bertolli olive oil spread to understand the truly rustic flavours of the Mediterranean and the appeal of this...

Chocolate is a super food, if only we didn’t mess with it.  Chocolate in its raw form has proven to be one of the best foods on the planet.  We, however, are constantly negating it positive effects by adding ingredients, processing, and heating this wonderful food. It certainly is not...

A new study shows that the average student diet consists largely of pizza, spaghetti bolognaise, and baked potatoes.  In particular, it revealed that the normal student will eat around 200 meals of spaghetti bolognaise before they graduate. In fourth place came stir-fry dishes followed closely by beans on a slice...

Many office workers that are trying to diet will quickly snatch up readymade pasta bowls or salads under the impression that they are healthy purchases.  However, analysis performed by the Consensus Action on Salt and Health (Cash) shows that most actually have a high salt level that can be dangerous...

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has decided that the government has the ability to save around forty thousand lives and millions of pounds if more regulations were placed on the junk food industry. Some suggestions include offering shoppers better labeling on fat, salt, and sugar in processed...

According to the Guardian, chocolate has now officially been proclaimed good for you since it reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke.  In fact, eating a chocolate bar once a day may reduce the chance of either health condition by around 39%. The news is the result of research...