“No added sugar.” It sounds so reassuring on a juice carton, doesn’t it? Especially if you’re trying to cut down on fizzy drinks or make “better” choices for you and your family. But even when there’s no sugar added, juice is still naturally high in it and low in fibre. It’s very easy to drink […]

Breadsticks (also called grissini) are a type of Italian bread that seems like a fairly harmless snack. They’re light, simple, and often made with olive oil, which makes them sound like a healthier option. But are they really as healthy as they appear? The short answer: not particularly, but they’re not terrible either. Most breadsticks […]

It’s that time of year when I start taking vitamin D again. I’ve always reached for my BetterYou oral spray, not just because it’s convenient but because I believed it was better absorbed through the mouth than the stomach. It seems logical, doesn’t it? Sprays can start to absorb in the mouth and may reach […]

You’re standing in a shop, trying to make better, healthier choices, and then you spot the word multigrain on a loaf of bread, cereal, or something else. You pause and think, is this the same as wholegrain? It sounds so similar… I’ve been in that exact situation. In a rush one day, I grabbed a […]

I’ll admit it: I’ve fallen for food labels before. One time I was in a rush at the supermarket and grabbed a cereal proudly labelled “Multigrain.” In my head, that meant plenty of wholesome whole grains. Later on, when I actually checked the ingredients, I realised it wasn’t the case at all. Multigrain simply means […]

I like to have pizza once in a while, who doesn’t? And I usually go for frozen pizza. I know it’s not exactly a health food, but my take is this: as long as you don’t have it every day, it’s not going to do you any harm. I normally have mine with a big […]

When it comes to omega-3s, you’ve probably heard of EPA and DHA. They’re the ones listed on most fish oil supplements and often talked about for heart and brain health. But recently, I came across something I hadn’t heard much about before – DPA, sometimes called the “missing omega.” I was curious. What is DPA? […]

Popcorn has a bit of a split reputation. Some see it as a healthy snack, others think of it as junk food. So what happens when you add olive oil? Popcorn made with olive oil can be a healthy choice, especially if you use extra virgin olive oil and keep the salt and portion size […]

If you’re losing more hair than usual, your diet could be playing a big role. A poor diet, missing key nutrients like protein, iron, and healthy fats, can definitely lead to hair thinning and even hair loss. Hair relies on a steady supply of nutrients to grow well and stay strong, and when you don’t […]

I know they look kind of similar — creamy, white, and thick — but sour cream and mayo aren’t the same thing. And no, sour cream doesn’t have mayo in it. They just happen to show up in some of the same recipes, like dips, dressings, and sandwiches. Still, when you’re trying to make healthier […]