Nutrition Tips

Healthy Eating on a Budget: 25 Money-Saving Tips

Twenty-five practical tips for eating healthily on a tight budget, from planning and batch cooking to cheap nutritious staples.

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Gut Health and Fermented Foods: A Beginner’s Guide

What the gut microbiome is, how fibre and fermented foods may support it, and simple ways to eat for gut health.

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Hydration Myths and Facts: How Much Should You Really Drink?

How much fluid you need, whether tea and coffee count, signs of dehydration, and hydration for exercise.

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Omega-3 and Oily Fish: Why Two Portions a Week Matters

Why omega-3 fats matter, UK fish recommendations, the best sources, and options for vegetarians and vegans.

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Iron: Who Is at Risk of Deficiency and How to Get Enough

Iron needs for men and women, signs of deficiency, the best food sources and how to boost absorption.

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Vitamin D in the UK: Who Needs a Supplement?

Why many people in the UK need vitamin D in autumn and winter, recommended doses, food sources and who should take it all year.

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Salt and Blood Pressure: A Practical Guide to Eating Less

Why salt matters for blood pressure, the UK 6g limit, where most salt comes from and how to cut back without bland food.

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Sugar Explained: Free Sugars, Natural Sugars and How Much Is Too Much

The difference between free sugars and sugars in whole foods, UK limits for adults and children, and easy ways to cut back.

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Ultra-Processed Foods: What We Know and What We Do Not

A balanced look at ultra-processed foods (UPFs): definitions, the evidence, the debate and practical steps.

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How to Read UK Food Labels Like a Nutritionist

A step-by-step guide to UK food labels: traffic lights, per 100g vs per serving, reference intakes and ingredients lists.

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