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Explore our collection of resources, including expert-written articles and delicious and nutritious recipes.


Crushing midlife cravings: What causes them and how to stop them.
Cravings can be frustrating, especially in midlife, when they can feel stronger and harder to ignore. You might be surprised to hear that whether or not you give in to your cravings, it isn't about willpower.

Amanda
Mar 185 min read


Is Breakfast the Most Important Meal of the Day?
What do you think of when you think of breakfast? The answers are as varied as the opinions as to whether it really is the most important meal of the day.

Amanda
Jan 203 min read


Why Balanced Eating Beats Cutting Carbs, Fat-Free Fads and Juice Cleanses; Debunking the Nutrition Myths that Just Won’t Die.
With so much contradictory nutrition advice available on social media, read our guide to debunking nutrition myths.

Amanda
Dec 17, 20255 min read


Weight loss drugs – if you’re jumping on the jabs, here’s what you should know.
Repurposed diabetes drugs are the latest "miracle cure" for weight loss. But what are the pitfalls and how can you avoid them?

Amanda
Nov 17, 20255 min read


Lentil Moussaka
A tasty warming dish perfect for chilly evenings.

True Food Nutrition
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Nectarine, Cranberry and Walnut Salad with Stilton & Pomegranate Vinaigrette
A delicious, punchy salad that combines great flavours and textures and takes only a few minutes to prepare.

True Food Nutrition
Oct 29, 20251 min read


Menopause & Microbes - can the microbiome be your secret weapon?
Is menopause just about hormones, or is there another secret that the body is keeping?

Amanda
Oct 16, 20256 min read


Nutty Tahini Granola
Home-made granola is a thing of beauty. It is quick and easy to make and when you've made it once, you'll never want to buy a shop-bought granola again. This nutty tahini granola recipe is from one our seasonal Resets but the lovely thing about home-made granola is that you can make it your own by changing the nuts and seeds and the flavourings. This recipe makes 10 servings and it will keep in an airtight container for 2 weeks but believe us, it won't last that long! Ingr

Amanda
Sep 13, 20252 min read


Cheers or Challenges? The Real Impact of Alcohol on your Health
A closer look at the real impact of alcohol on your health and how good nutrition can support your body to recover and offer some protection from the damaging effects of alcohol.

True Food Nutrition
Aug 13, 20255 min read


Beetroot, red apple and goat's cheese salad
A delicious and colourful salad with all of the benefits of vitamin C and quercetin to support seasonal allergies.

True Food Nutrition
May 1, 20252 min read


Carrot Cake Energy Balls
These gently spiced carrot cake energy balls are the perfect companion.

True Food Nutrition
Nov 9, 20242 min read


Butternut Squash, Sage & Hazelnut Tart
All the flavours, colours and textures of Autumn in one delicious savoury tart.

True Food Nutrition
Oct 30, 20243 min read


Why don't we talk about supplements?
Supplements are big business. This article explores how to look beyond the label and the dangers hidden behind them.

True Food Nutrition
Aug 6, 20243 min read


Broccoli Salad
Broccoli? In a salad? Absolutely yes! We first tried broccoli salad at a famous Indian eatery in Manchester and fell in love. Even the broccoli hater in the team was smitten! It's since become a staple in the True Food Nutrition kitchen as it's not only delicious but extremely quick and easy to make - this recipe from Cookidoo takes 10 minutes to prep, then into a food processor it all goes and voila! This recipe serves 6 although by the time you've done the obligatory ta

Amanda
Aug 6, 20241 min read


The Silent Saboteurs: How environmental toxins could be sabotaging your health
There is no getting away from them – environmental toxins are everywhere. Toxic and hazardous substances are in the air we breathe, the water we drink, in our food, our homes and offices. Many of these have been linked to a variety of health conditions - reproductive, developmental, and behavioural disorders, disrupted thyroid function, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma and some cancers. That's pretty grim reading and so in this blog we are going to introduce

Amanda
May 1, 20244 min read


Perfect Pumpkin Spiced Latte
When it's pumpkin season, there is no better way to embrace the flavours of the season than with this deliciously warming latte. For 1 latte 240ml coconut milk or milk of choice 1 tbsp pumpkin puree 1 tbsp maple syrup ½ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp of ground cinnamon A pinch of ground nutmeg A pinch of ground ginger 180ml strong coffee of choice Put all of the ingredients to a small pan over a medium heat. Whisk together until well combined and heated through, taking care not t

Amanda
Oct 28, 20231 min read


Chickpea and Red Onion Salad
This is a lovely fragrant salad that is ideal to take with you to a BBQ or on a picnic as it travels really well and can be made in advance - it's one of those that's even more delicious the next day! Make sure you have some lovely crusty sourdough bread (brush it with olive oil and give it a quick turn on the BBQ) to mop up the juices. The recipe contains a couple of ingredients that you may not have heard of or used before, sumac and pomegranate molasses. Sumac is a spice

Amanda
May 30, 20232 min read


Spinach Shakshuka
Eggs and spinach are real breakfast buddies and pack a powerful nutritional punch! This is a different but delicious take on a traditional Shakshuka that we think you'll love. Serves 2. Ingredients 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 4 cups (300g) mushrooms, sliced 2 cups (450g) leaf spinach 4 eggs A handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped Method Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes unti

Amanda
Apr 25, 20231 min read


The Secret Life of Hormones: Surprising facts you didn't know
Hormones influence everything from mood to sleep, but there's more to them than meets the eye. Discover surprising and little-known facts about the hormones you thought you understood.

Amanda
Mar 13, 20234 min read


Spicy Lentil & Vegetable Stew
Add a little spice to your life this Valentine's day with this rich and fragrant dish that your heart will love! Ingredients 3 tbsp olive oil 300g carrots, scrubbed and chopped 200g cabbage, remove the core and roughly slice 200g kale or cavolo nero, remove the hard stalks and roughly chop 2 sticks of celery, sliced (reserve some of the leaves for garnish) 3 large onions, chopped 175g split red lentils 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes 700ml low or no s

Amanda
Feb 14, 20232 min read
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