Ultra Processed Food

Ultra Processed Food

UPF’s are industrialised formulations with a high content of additives, preservatives, and refined ingredients. UPF’s often contain low nutritional value and are associated with potential negative health effects when consumed in excess.
Examples of UPF’s include sugary snacks, fast food, processed meats, and packaged desserts.
And with clever marketing and crafty food processing, you can end up wanting more and more whilst believing you are eating a healthy diet.

Wholesome Christmas Tree Brownies

Wholesome Christmas Tree Brownies

How festive are these Christmas tree brownies? Soft and gooey, chocolatey, fragrant, decadent, moreish, pretty and healthy! Plant-based, gluten-free, sugar-free, protein rich, packed full of goodness and flavour.
Courtesy of Cinnamon & Bluebells.

Cod, Prawn and Coconut Curry

Cod, Prawn and Coconut Curry

A protein packed healthy delicious meal which is simple to make and can be used with any meaty fish of your choice.
A meal which will provide all of your essential amino-acids and micronutrients to help you feel full and speed up your recovery for your next workout.

Milk Alternatives

Milk Alternatives

Plant-based milks are so popular that shoppers spent £100 million more in 2020 on alternative milks. Almost a third of adults are now buying plant-based milks and for the under-35’s the figure rose to 38%. This has been fuelled by environmental and health concerns and the pandemic where eating vegan or plant-based foods became more appealing.

The Swedish brand ‘Oatly’ is now listed on the US stock market. Since the 1950’s, consumption of cow’s milk has fallen by 50%.

In this article, we look at the different types of plant-based drinks and the pros and cons of consuming these milk alternatives and the environmental and health considerations.