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Is saturated fat the enemy? Update on current research

Clemence Cleave

Feb 21, 2018

Is saturated fat the enemy? Update on current research

Like many aspects of nutrition, the message around fat is ultra confusing. For many years we were told to cut down fat. Now we are told that sugar is actually the enemy and we shouldn't worry about fatty food. Yet, doctors are still recommending to reduce your saturated fat intake to prevent cardiovascular diseases (CVD). So, should we stop eating saturated fat? In a world where we all crave for simple answers, I am afraid to report that there isn't one. Or, if there is, we d

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Of the difficulty to feed our body properly

Clémence Cleave

Feb 16, 2018

Of the difficulty to feed our body properly

Nutrition has hit the headline twice recently in what, at first glance, seems to be contradictory ways. In one hand, the obesity pandemic is constantly spreading in the UK among children. >> School-based obesity prevention programme has disappointing results (NHS Choice) >>The Guardian view on childhood obesity: forget small steps, tackle big food And in the other hand, the number of hospital admissions for eating disorders in UK has shot up. >> Eating disorders: NHS reports

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Cooking Programme for 2018 ready!

Clémence Cleave

Feb 9, 2018

Cooking Programme for 2018 ready!

The cooking programme for 2018 is finalised and ready so come to pick and choose what you want to learn this year. Hopefully there is something for everyone! Whether you want to cook for your health or/and your palate these sessions are packed with: delicious seasonal ingredients, interesting cooking technique and lots of nutritional information. For example: Cooking Fish Bread and Salad Cooking for Gut Health Cooking for Weight Loss Cooking for Heart Health Students, parents

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Beans and Mushroom soup

Clemence Cleave, Registered Nutritionist

Feb 7, 2018

Beans and Mushroom soup

It is cold out there. Time for a hearty soup to warm up soul and body! Very simple and delicious. Enjoy! Ingredients (serve 4 large bowls): 1 brown onion, diced 1 carrot, grated 1 celery stick, diced 3 bay leaves 2 garlic cloves, crushed 400 g chestnut mushroom, chopped 1/2L chicken (or veg) stock 4 sage leaves 400g tinned butter beans, drained and rinsed 1 tbsp parsley, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil Instructions: In a heavy-based large pan, over medium heat, sizzle gently the on

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