Food for Thought

Colds and flu don’t need fancy fixes—rest, warm drinks, and nourishing meals are still the best medicine when you’re feeling under the weather Does Catching a Cold Mean Your Immunity Is Weak? Far from it! Getting a cold now and then is totally normal—it actually means your immune system is doing its job. We’re surrounded by germs all the time, and exposure to viruses is inevitable. Luckily, your body is built to spot, fight, and bounce back from these infections. We tend to c

PAN UK Dirty Dozen  is an annual list published by the Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) of the fruits, vegetables, and other foods that are most likely to contain multiple pesticide residues, often termed “pesticide cocktails”. PAN UK analyses government data on food testing to identify these high-risk items, helping consumers make more informed shopping decisions and encouraging the reduction of pesticide use. The list is a practical guide to help people choose organic o

What if I told you that freezing your cooked pasta, rice, or bread could give your gut a serious nutritional upgrade, stabilize your energy, and support long-term health — all without changing what you eat? Welcome to the unexpectedly elegant science of resistant starch, and the delightful news that your freezer might be your most unexpected wellness friend! A Cold Twist on Comfort Food Carbs often get a bad rap — but not all starches are created equal. When starchy foods lik

In today’s fast-paced world, convenience often takes priority over nutrition, with many people increasingly turning to ultra-processed foods (UPFs).  These items (often with a very long shelf-life) such as sugary cereals, biscuits and cakes, confectionery, instant noodles, processed meats, ice-cream, some industrially produced bread, instant meals, frozen pizza and fizzy drinks are typically high in added sugars, unhealthy fats, salt and artificial additives.  These UPF’s are