Olwen Anderson's Blog

Would you like to make a big positive difference in your nutrition with a minimum of effort? All you have to do is access the power of raw food. Read the full article

Talk about ‘enough’ fibre in your diet, and many people imagine struggling through mounds of chaff-like grains, and unappetising quantities of beans and vegetables. In reality its easy to maintain a good intake of fibre, and enjoy the benefits.  Read the full article

When you eat at home all the time its easier to maintain a healthy eating plan; you can choose to shop only for the foods you know are good, so there is only healthy food in the cupboard. But many of us have to travel for work or eat out frequently at functions. If you've ever had a week that included lots of dining out, you've probably noticed how your energy starts to drop after a few days from the lack of fresh food. Read the full article

Cholesterol is an essential part of our metabolism – it helps make hormones, for example. But too much in your bloodstream can be a problem, especially if it’s being left behind on the walls of your arteries. There are several simple techniques you can use to keep your cholesterol levels in a safe range, or to help reduce them if they’re too high. Read the full article

Trace minerals are vital for the health of your body’s cells. You could take the minerals as a supplement – but there’s an easier way to include them in your diet every day - and you won’t even have to convince the kids that it’s ‘good for them’.  Read the full article

Spring is a wonderful time of year, isn't it. I notice more people out and about in the mornings – training on bikes, or out jogging, or on their way to the gym for a class. Clearly many more of us are keen to get healthier now that the weather is warmer. Read the full article

We are all carrying some extra passengers in our intestines: Friendly bacteria, over 400 species in fact. As we have evolved, these bacteria have evolved with us to result in a mutually beneficial relationship. Read the full article

Its one of the hallmarks of spring that I see every year. Lots of people with red eyes, sniffly noses, and bouts of sneezing. It reminds me that spring is here, and so is the annual hay fever season. Read the full article